An ode to Tony McKay’s baby daughter, Kenyatta Alisha, who would eventually become a musician herself.
Her name was likely a pan-Africanist homage to Kenyan leader Jomo Kenyatta or to the country of Kenya itself. As a given name, Kenyatta tends to be more used for boys.
Kenyatta Alisha, pleased to meet ya
Lovely lady, I adore you
You are the beat of my heart from the start
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Your mommy and daddy
Must be proud to have such a lovely lady
Sweet candy kisses, peppermint dishes
When my lip touch your lip
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Lalala, lalala, lalala, la la la la
Lalalala, lalala, lalala
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Kenyatta Alisha, I'll never leave ya
You're the woman in my life
There is no time
We'll be together for ever and ever
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Lalala lalala lalala la la la la
Lalalala lalala lalala
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Kenyatta Alisha was written by Exuma.
Kenyatta Alisha was produced by Richie Wise & Kenny Kerner.