Intro (one drop)
Yeah yeah…
Roots and culture…
Katuba stand tall
Listen…
Verse 1
From the soil of Katuba, morning sun rise
Strong like the drum, wisdom in his eyes
He walk with the people, hear the children cry
Not for gold or crown, but truth he testify
Through dust and rain, still him never run
Stand firm like the mountain when the battle come
Voice of the ghetto, heart full of fire
Martin Santimu lift the people higher
Chorus
Martin Santimu is the King of Katuba 👑
Not by force, but love and culture
Martin Santimu is the King of Katuba
Righteousness him carry like a banner
Verse 2
Elders give blessing, youths shout his name
Teach them unity, not hatred or shame
When confusion come, him bring the light
Show the right direction, day and night
No corruption in his royal way
Justice and peace is what he say
From the market street to the village gate
Katuba know say the king is great
Chorus
Martin Santimu is the King of Katuba 👑
Not by gun, not money power
Martin Santimu is the King of Katuba
Born to lead the people every hour
Bridge (Nyabinghi feel)
Beat of the drum, heartbeat of the land
One love, one aim, hand in hand
Truth and justice, that’s the plan
Africa rise with the Lion Man
Chorus (repeat)
Martin Santimu is the King of Katuba 👑
Crown of wisdom, robe of culture
Martin Santimu is the King of Katuba
Guide the future, protect the mother
Outro
Yeah… Katuba forever
Roots never die
Martin Santimu…
King by the people, king by love
