Fathi Aldiyqz & Sons of Africa Band

Bio

Fathi Aldiyqz & Sons of Africa Band were a prominent fixture of the Libyan reggae scene in the 1990s and early 2000s, primarily known for their powerful 1993 song "Palestine is My Homeland". Their music uniquely blended reggae grooves with messages of Pan-Arabic solidarity.

Musical Background: Active prominently throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, based out of Tripoli, Libya.

Genre: Libyan reggae with strong Pan-Arab political themes.

Key Release: Their standout track "Palestine is My Homeland" was written as an expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people under occupation.

Rediscovery & Re-release Habibi Funk: The band gained a wider international audience when Berlin-based record label Habibi Funk digitally archived and re-released "Palestine is My Homeland".

Compilation Album: The song was featured on the 2025 compilation Habibi Funk 031: A Selection Of Music From Libyan Tapes.

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LYLibya
In operation since: 
1990
Profile added by Nkululeko Njapa on 20 May 2026
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