Two decades after its release, "Mata Oh A Eh Zippy" remains a beloved classic, with its influence evident in contemporary Afrobeats and pop music. The song's DNA can be heard in the works of artists such as Wizkid, Davido, and Tiwa Savage, who have all cited Dr. Alban as an inspiration.
"Dem a talk, but dem don't know… In-a di dancehall, we move slow… then fast!"
: It critiques the invention of war and the burial of love "beyond layers of the earth," advocating for a system change to bring about peace.
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