The song is a plea to the government and citizens to stop the senseless killings and address the root causes of the "crisis". Musical Impact and Legacy
The story behind the song: Crisis by Legendary African China RealAFRICAN CHINA TV YouTube• 3 Sep 2022 AFRICAN CHINA - Crises Part 2
In this interview, African China discusses the harrowing real-life events in Lagos and across Nigeria that inspired him to write 'Crisis': The song is a plea to the government
He highlights political misrule, police brutality, and the suffering of the common "ghetto" resident. His music remains a staple of Nigerian "classic"
"Crisis" established African China as a "voice of the voiceless," alongside other hits like and "No Condition Is Permanent" . His music remains a staple of Nigerian "classic" street-pop, often compared to the activism of Fela Kuti for its bold criticism of government failure.
African China recounts witnessing dead bodies on the road, ethnic and religious clashes, and the normalization of violence.
You can listen to and his other hits on official platforms like Spotify and Apple Music . African China - Apple Music