MAMA AFRICA
1983

Mama Africa by Peter Tosh, released in 1983, is a heartfelt tribute to the motherland and a celebration of African identity, resilience, and pride. Blending roots reggae with pop-inflected rhythms, the album showcases Tosh’s versatility while staying true to his revolutionary spirit. The title track “Mama Africa” is a spiritual anthem of diaspora longing, while songs like “Glass House” and “Not Gonna Give It Up” reaffirm his commitment to truth and resistance. Featuring a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” with a reggae twist, Mama Africa balances global appeal with deep cultural roots—making it one of Tosh’s most accessible and resonant works.