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Wikipedia article




"'Africa'" is a 1982 song recorded by French singer Rose Laurens. It was one of the singles from her first album 'Draisonnable' and was released in France at the end of 1982. A version with English lyrics, titled "'Africa (Voodoo Master)'", was released worldwide in March 1983. The version available on the 7" is shorter than on the album, as the musical bridge is shortened and there are fewer refrains. It immediately became a smash hit in many countries, reaching the top of the charts. In 1994, a CD maxi of remixes was released, but failed to chart.

In 1993, the song was covered by Powerzone, who released its version as CD maxi and peaked at number 18 in Switzerland and remained in the top 40 for five weeks.

Chart performances



The single was a commercial success, reaching the top one in Austria, and remained for 16 weeks in the top twenty. In Norway, the single charted for 15 weeks in the top ten, including a peak at number two for two weeks. The song appeared for ten weeks in the top 15 in Switzerland, with a peak at number two. In Germany, "Africa" charted for 23 weeks and peaked at number three in its fourth week.

In France, there was no official singles chart then, but it reached Platinum status with a million copies sold.

Track listings



* '7" single'

# "Africa (Voodoo Master)" 3:28

# "Broken Heart" 3:43

* 'CD maxi - 1994 remixes'

# "Africa" (remix '94) (Berlin single radio edit) 3:21

# "Africa" (remix '94) (Paris single radio edit) 3:50

# "Africa" (remix '94) (Berlin club mix) 4:55

Charts and certifications



Weekly charts



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References



Category:1982 singles

Category:1983 singles

Category:Rose Laurens songs

Category:Number-one singles in Austria

Category:1982 songs

Category:Warner Music Group singles

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