Ramaya
1975 song by Afric Simone
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"Ramaya" is a song by Mozambican recording artist Afric Simone in 1975, sung in a mix of African languages – the words have no coherent meaning, and contrary to common belief they are not in Swahili.
| "Ramaya" | ||||
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Cover for the Italian release | ||||
| Single by Afric Simone | ||||
| from the album Ramaya | ||||
| B-side | "Piranha" | |||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Barclay Records | |||
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Jörg Schmeier | |||
| Afric Simone singles chronology | ||||
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Weekly charts
| Chart (1975–1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[1] | 3 |
| Italy (FIMI)[2] | 1 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[3] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 2 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[5] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1975) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] | 35 |
| France (IFOP)[8] | 16 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 22 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 8 |
