I Lay Down My Fault Nathalie Yamb - Kekeli Blist | An artistic confession, an act of repair.

*** This is the English version of my original song “Je te demande pardon Nathalie Yamb”. It features the same message and spirit, but translated and performed to connect with a broader audience.

This song is a deeply reflective and courageous piece that blends political awareness with personal accountability. Set against the backdrop of a highly publicized pan-African gathering in Lomé, it exposes the contrast between polished rhetoric and lived reality—grand speeches about unity unfolding beneath official lights, while oppression and fear linger unseen.

As the narrative unfolds, the song turns inward. The artist confronts a personal mistake: judging too quickly, confusing principled refusal with betrayal, and publicly misplacing blame. What begins as critique becomes confession. The lyrics trace a journey from misunderstanding to clarity, from accusation to truth.

At the emotional core of the song lies a sincere public apology to Nathalie Yamb. The chorus elevates regret into an act of restoration, acknowledging her integrity and unwavering commitment to African peoples. Her refusal to participate in political theater is revealed not as silence, but as resistance—chosen alongside figures like Kemi Seba, even when such integrity comes at great personal cost.

Beyond individual names, the song speaks to a wider African consciousness. It reminds listeners that true engagement demands coherence, humility, and the courage to admit error. More than a protest or a tribute, this song is an affirmation that telling the truth—especially after being wrong—is an act of love, and that history honors those who remain faithful to the people, not to power.

*** This is the English version of my original song “Je te demande pardon Nathalie Yamb”. It features the same message and spirit, but translated and performed to connect with a broader audience.