Tiken Jah Fakoly - 06. Soldier Feat. Akon) Page

The song is a poignant "homage to soldiers worldwide," focusing on the human cost of war rather than the political motives behind it. 1. The Soldier as a "Pawn"

"Soldier" is a powerful collaboration between Ivorian reggae icon and Senegalese-American superstar Akon . Released in 2007 as the sixth track on the critically acclaimed album L'Africain , the song serves as a global anthem for peace, critiquing the exploitation of soldiers in political power struggles. 🎵 Song Profile Artists: Tiken Jah Fakoly ft. Akon Album: L'Africain (2007) Genre: Roots Reggae / African Reggae Producers: Jonathan Quarmby & Kevin Bacon Language: French and English 🕊️ Central Themes & Lyrics Tiken Jah Fakoly - 06. Soldier Feat. Akon)

Known as a modern griot (oral historian), Fakoly often uses his music to criticize corruption and the legacy of "Françafrique" (French influence in Africa). The song is a poignant "homage to soldiers