I am an African child, Born with a skin ,the colour of chocolate
Bright, brilliant and articulate, Strong and bold;

I’m gifted, Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child, Often the target of pity

My future is not confine to charity, Give me the gift of a lifetime
Give me a dream, a door of opportunity;

I will thrive, I am an African child, Do not hide my fault, show me my wrong, I am like any other;
Teach me to dream And I will become

I am an African child, I am the son, daughter of the soil,
Rich in texture and content Full of potential for a better tomorrow

Teach me discipline, teach me character, teach me hard work
Teach me to think like the star within me

I am an African child, I can be extra-ordinary
call me William Kamkwamba the Inventor;, Give me a library with books

Give me a scrap yard and discarded electronics
Give me a broken bicycle Plus the freedom to be me And I will build you a wind mill

I am an African child, We are the new generation, Not afraid to be us
Uniquely gifted, black and talented, Shining like the stars we are

We are the children of Africa, Making the best of us
Yes! I am an African child

2010 Eku McGred