The song was written in response to heavy droughts Africa was facing at the time. Hence the chorus, _"I bless the rains down in Africa."_

I bless the rains down in Africa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love to hear and watch Africans review this song. It's wonderful how strong this song hits home for you. We Americans have "African Americans" here who've never been to Africa nor have any real affinity towards Africa. You true Africans and the love you have for your homeland, especially when living far away from it, reviews like this truly warms my heart. There should be a thousand red heart icons floating out of you when speaking about this song. :)

This song reached Australia too. Was a huge hit. Awesome song. Back than we had more white Africans than Black Africans. How great is life now. Music is beautiful. Unity is better.

This band started in the late 70's & has been performing for over 40 years now. They mix all types of genres in their sound. You've done 2 of their biggest hits "Africa" & "Rosanna". Other songs by them are "I'll Supply The Love", "Georgy Porgy", "99", "Make Believe", "Stranger In Town", "I'll Be Over You", "Without Your Love", "Stop Loving You", "Pamela" etc.

I love this song, and is hands down one of my favourite calming songs... Nothing works better than this song to put me in a calm, relaxed, happy mood

This is the most animated and passionateRreaction I have ever heard! And with good reason. Africa remains one of my all-time favourites - the music, the lyrics, the love for Africa. I heard this song, no this masterpiece, on a demo cassette. What an inspired choice. It has sparked off an interest I have in Africa; I have written about many African countries. Toto always play Africa at their concerts. Long may they continue to bring us Africa.

A tribute to the mysterious and exotic continent of Africa by Toto. That continent birthing wild passions !!

Toto - Africa. Reached number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart, for a single week February 5, 1983. Thanks Sarah! For a great reaction video! 🙂

YES!!!! the drums!! totally awesome. love this song. and i'm a drummer. always wanted to play this with people.

Yes you're exactly right. It's about a man's love for Africa. Great band & song.

I love, love, love this song. Beautiful sound gives you goosebumps. The beat will definitely move your feet. The harmony surrounds you and uplifts your soul.

Sarah darling you look fantastic!😘😘😘love Toto!

Absolutely love this song, I can’t imagine anyone that grew up in the 80’s not singing along with this. Sarah, a choir auditioned for America’s Got Talent with this song, their version is so incredible, Angel City Chorale, please try to fit it in. That choir is incredible, Simon loved them, everyone did❤. Thank you Sarah, have a wonderful weekend.

Beautiful song. I never get tired of it.

Classic, classic song , I grew up with Toto 🙏💕

I love how most of the reactions I saw couldn't understand the lyrics and they were mostly americans... But then you come and simply understand it's about love for the land and not a romance.

One of greatest songs composed ....lovin it from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

Great that this song resonated for you. It has an exotic feel to it. Toto is a really acomplished band with their own special vocals. Another strong song of theirs is "Hold the Line".

Africa beautiful place, beautiful people.

I was in school when this came out. It truly is a masterpiece!!

Another great hit, "Rosanna" is well known for a unique shuffle beat that drummer Jeff Porcaro devised. It's called "The Rosanna Shuffle" and is something that all drummers feel compelled to learn at one point or another.

When your heart truly feels for a place, the emotion is overpowering and undeniable.

When I saw u say, This Feels Like Home"...there was 0 chance I was gonna miss it...🤙🙏

What do you think you're doing? You are uncovering a vice for me, this song hypnotizes me (it really is like that) I can't listen to it just once and that's it, I play it on a loop for hours, for days, to sleep, I don't know what it produces in me, but it transports me far away, even at inappropriate hours. I feel real obsession with this song, thanks for your nice reaction

So fun to watch I watched twice 👍

Beautiful song 💖 by beautiful people 💗

Beautiful song!! Have always loved it!! 😊

Classic. One of my favorites. Always makes me turn up the volume

Love this song too! The video is a head scratcher. What is that. But the drums the harmonies, sweet.

Love your reaction. I was the former manager of the lead singer for Toto his name as Bobby Kimball heads the guy with the great voice and the second verse. That says I felt the reins down an Africa. Which is what is the most amazing part of this song. Glad you like it I speak to him all the time. I will share your video with him. He lives in Los Angeles.

Love to see the joy on your face as you enjoy drums.

The original passport bros.

Perfect arrangement and performance.

I love your videos - they inspire me to listen to songs that I've heard and loved a thousand times before at deeper levels, and rediscover them with a new passion.

I think this is my favorite of theirs ❤ I remember just belting this song out as a kid❤

One of the best reactions I’ve seen. A beautiful song bringing out the joy of smile and laughter.

Love your reaction! I feel the same every time I hear this song and I was around when it first came out.

He is in love.....with Africa!

Amo toto ❤❤❤❤

Great reaction and beautiful smile

Great reaction :-)

This made me so happy to see your genuine reaction Sarah. One of my favorite songs.

❤LOVE TOTO

I really loved your analysis of the song at the end. Truly insightful!

Toto the best 🤟

Thanks!

Classic ✌️👍🎤

One of those perfect, original records.

This beautiful song !!!!!

One of my absolute favorites from my youth 💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥💕💕💕 loved your reaction especially during the synthesiser solo! Thank for bringing me a smile this morning!

An Anthem for sure..Love to Africa❤

A beautiful song for a beautiful African woman. How did you like the lyric "Hurry boy she's waiting there for you?". I had the record. Great song❤

Gabriel Henrique - Don’t Wanna Lose You (Rhythm&Truth)

Epic song.. Beautiful and powerful. Soaring chorus and and groove so deep it could float an aircraft carrier

I agree with you. This is such a beautiful song and the instrumentation fits so well with the lyrics!

The happiness on your face was felt by us all🙂

Great song to get on the dance floor with your love.

Love this masterpiece

This is a great song

❤️❤️❤️

I've always loved this band Toto!!!

one of most iconic songs from early 80s

I enjoyed your reaction as much as you enjoyed listening to the song! And seeing you react to a song about your home continent it occurs to me to suggest you one day react to "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings. In addition to being a great song by an ex-Beatle, the album was recorded in Lagos!!! Stay well!!

Love this song… ❤️

Beautiful

I had to revisit this, so good.

One of my favorites from my youth

There are some really good videos of choirs singing this almost a cappella. A really catchy song!

a great feel-good tune.

Oh. Great reaction!! Öove to see you react to Journey live i Houston.. Dont stop belivin Open arms Mother father . . Brilliant!!

Just found your channel, nice reaction to an absolute classic! Also, as a german I hope you like it in Germany and people treat you well!

That album from Toto in 1982, think it was called IV, was absolutely incredible. Vocals, songwriting, instrumentals. Absolutely pristine.

Muy buena reacción saludos desde 🇲🇽 música que nunca pasará de moda 80s

adorooooooooooooooooooooo

Have you done Lionel Richie with " All night long"?? If not then you should check it out 🙂

Out of curiosity, have you reacted to Paul Simon's "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes"? He does the song backed up by African singers. It's very good and worth checking out.

You are so beautiful!! Love this one!!

Also try Enya, Africa

As a curiosity, actually Kilimanjaro doesn't rises about Serengeti but above Amboseli.

👏👏👏❤❤❤

Love that song. Think you’d love “you say” by Lauren Daigle

Song is great. The video, like 95% (correction: 98%) of music videos, is senseless and a distraction from listening to the song. Beautiful reaction.

This song is awewsome give this cover song a chance : PYOGENESIS Africa :)

We need to protect Africa from agriculture and the cutting down of trees it to beautiful of a place to disappear

if you loved Toto listen to the guys former band Steely Dan.....

'rise above the 'Severity'?

Gonna take a lot to take me away from you…..

Lyrics all wrong in spots..lol