The African market is bustling today
With people on every street
I'm taking my basket I have some change
I'm going to get something to eat
Bananas, bananas, get your fresh bananas
Only three rand a bunch
Bananas, bananas, get your fresh bananas
Perfect for a really good lunch
How many things are in my basket
How many can you see
One a bunch of bananas
A bunch of bananas for me
The African market is bustling today
With people on every street
I'm taking my basket I have some change
I'm going to get something to eat
Peanuts, peanuts why don't you get some peanuts
Only three rand a pack
Peanuts, peanuts why don't you get some peanuts
Perfect for an afternoon snack
How many things are in my basket
How many can you see
Two bananas and peanuts
And they're all, just for me
The African market is bustling today
With people on every street
I'm taking my basket I have some change
I'm going to get something to eat
Honey, honey, why don't you get some honey
It's a really nice treat
Honey, honey, some sticky golden honey
Honey makes everything sweet
How many things are in my basket
How many can you see
Three, a bunch of bananas
A packet of peanuts
A bottle of honey
And all just for me
Spices, spices, get your herbs and spices
To sprinkle on top of your food
Spices, spices, get your herbs and spices
Makes everything taste really good
How many things are now in my basket
How many can you see
Four, a bunch of bananas
A packet of peanuts
A bottle of honey, herbs & spices
And it's all just for me
The African market is bustling today
With people on every street
I've bought all my food now I'm on my way home
Come over I'm having a feast