Nneka - Heartbeat (official Video) -

The titular heartbeat represents the survival and perseverance of a continent seeking peace despite being "interrogated" and "erased".

While the opening lines about a "heartless" friend might sound like a standard breakup song, Nneka has clarified that the lyrics are deeply political. The song is an indictment of the exploitation of Africa—from colonial history to modern-day corruption and oil profiteering. Nneka - Heartbeat (Official Video)

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