Toto’s “Africa” is one of the most popular songs of all time. Originally released in 1982, the song, which has been certified quadruple platinum, continues to be one of the most streamed songs nearly 40 years later. It’s be cribbed by Indiana’s own a capella group, Straight No Chaser (in their 12 Days of Christmas mash-up) and even got a new cover rendition by Weezer last year.
Now *or recently* it’s been reported that an African artist has put the song an endless loop “down in Africa.”
As the BBC reports, “Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up a sound installation in the coastal Namib Desert to play on loop, in tribute to the soft rock classic.”
“[I] wanted to pay the song the ultimate homage and physically exhibit ‘Africa’ in Africa,” explains the 27-year-old artist.
“Some [Namibians] love it and some say it’s probably the worst sound installation ever. I think that’s a great compliment.”
He has chosen an undisclosed spot in the 55-million-year-old Namib desert to set up six speakers attached to an MP3 player with the single track on it.
“Most parts of the installation were chosen to be as durable as possible, but I’m sure the harsh environment of the desert will devour the installation eventually.”
Until then, only the most loyal Toto fans will be able to find this “treasure” among the sands, Mr Siedentopf says.
Game. Set. Match. This is just brilliant.
