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It is an absolute, and it must be said rather underrated classic, and if you’re partial to belting out a bit of Toto’s Africa in the shower or behind the wheel, you’ve not got a chance to hit the high note in public.

How you ask? Well rather randomly a mass sing along of the epic 80s power ballad is being planned for Newcastle city centre, with news of the event spreading like wild fire on social media.

At the time of writing, 1,200 people have said they’re going to the viral event, set to take place at Monument at 7pm on Friday, October 27, with another 3,000 expressing an interest in it.

The man behind the event, local lad Chris Atkins, said he’s a bit taken aback by just how big it’s already become.

Revealing the inspiration behind it, Chris told Chronicle Live: “I saw the same thing at the White House in America and thought it was hilarious so I decided to see if we could bring it to Newcastle and everyone seems to love it!

“It’s been crazy; I was only expecting my mates to reply but it’s gone mental!”

The mass singalong of Africa is free to attend and if you don’t know the words (hang your head in shame!) you’ve got just over two weeks to learn them!

And rather handily, here's a link to the song on Spotify to help you practise...