Africa

About Africa

"Africa" is a song by rock band Toto, the tenth and final track on their fourth studio album, Toto IV (1982). It was the second single from the album released in Europe in June 1982 and the third in the United States in October 1982 through Columbia Records. The song was written by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, produced by the band, and mixed by engineer Greg Ladanyi. Critics praised its composition and gentle production; the song continues to receive critical acclaim .

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About this song

Credited to

TOTO

Album

Toto IV · Track 10 of 10

Released

April 8, 1982

Duration

4:55

Ranking

#1 most played TOTO track on Foxsoundi

Top countries on Foxsoundi

United States (94 %), Argentina (4 %), Malta (2 %)

Playlists

In 1 public playlist: 5

On Last.fm

2,317,485 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Toto IV