The song references "American soldiers," "British soldiers," and "soldiers of the favelas," making the plea for peace universal across borders and races. 🛠️ Musical Production
"Soldier" is a powerful collaboration between Ivorian reggae icon and Senegalese-American superstar Akon . Released in 2007 as the sixth track on the critically acclaimed album L'Africain , the song serves as a global anthem for peace, critiquing the exploitation of soldiers in political power struggles. 🎵 Song Profile Artists: Tiken Jah Fakoly ft. Akon Album: L'Africain (2007) Genre: Roots Reggae / African Reggae Producers: Jonathan Quarmby & Kevin Bacon Language: French and English 🕊️ Central Themes & Lyrics Tiken Jah Fakoly - 06. Soldier Feat. Akon)
The song is a poignant "homage to soldiers worldwide," focusing on the human cost of war rather than the political motives behind it. 1. The Soldier as a "Pawn" 🎵 Song Profile Artists: Tiken Jah Fakoly ft
"C'est le soldat qui meurt et rarement Monsieur le Général" (It is the soldier who dies and rarely the General). The Soldier as a "Pawn" "C'est le soldat
Soldier - song and lyrics by Tiken Jah Fakoly, Akon | Spotify
"Est-ce que 51 étoiles valent tous ces morts et ces larmes?" (Are 51 stars worth all these deaths and tears?).