He sings of people with "no food in their belly" and "no money in their pocket," highlighting the basic deprivation that persists across generations.
The video and song are centered on a singular, relentless theme: the systemic hardship faced by the "ghetto" and the working class. Kimono’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of survival under duress: Ras Kimono - Under Pressure Part 2 (Music Video)
Part 2 continues the legacy of his debut album, Under Pressure (1989), which was a landmark in African reggae for its fearless critique of corruption and injustice. Legacy and Reception Ras Kimono - Under Pressure (part2) He sings of people with "no food in
Though deeply rooted in the Nigerian experience, the lyrics emphasize that this "pressure" is global, explicitly calling out how "Black and White," "Europeans," and "Africans" are all caught in the same cycle of suffering. Legacy and Reception Ras Kimono - Under Pressure
Known for his signature dreadlocks and Rastafarian cap, Kimono’s presence in the video is both commanding and empathetic, positioning him as a "voice for the voiceless".