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Why is Africa by Toto the internet's favourite song right now?

Our music panel discusses why Toto's 1982 hit Africa seems to be more popular now than ever, appearing in memes, cover versions and headlines all over the internet.
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Every Friday, the q This music panel looks at the biggest stories in music news. Today, CBC arts reporter Lisa Christiansen and rapper Cadence Weapon join Tom Power to discuss Toto's 1982 hit Africa. The song seems to be more popular now than ever, appearing in memes, cover versions and headlines all over the internet. 

They also discuss Lil Wayne's new album Tha Carter V, which is finally here six years after the rapper first announced it. Our music panel lets us know whether or not this record was worth the wait. 

Produced by ​Stuart Berman


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