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Weezer’s “Africa” Is Their First Hit in a Long Time

Pitchfork: Weezer have hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their cover of “Africa.” Their version of the Toto classic, in at No. 89, is their highest charting song since “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” reached No. 81 in 2009.

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13:52 on June 13 2018

Watch Weezer Cover “Africa” With Toto’s Steve Porcaro On Jimmy Kimmel

Stereogum — Last month, after a long viral campaign from one fan in Ohio, Weezer finally caved and released their cover of Toto's shimmering, nonsensical 1983 cheese-pop classic "Afr... more info

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14:50 on June 13 2018

Weezer cover Toto’s “Africa” with Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro: Watch

Consequence of Sound — Rivers Cuomo and Co. perform their wildly successful cover on Jimmy Kimmel Live. more info

Weezer

20:16 on June 12 2018

Weezer’s “Africa” Is Their First Hit in a Long Time

Chorus.fm — Pitchfork: Weezer have hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their cover of “Africa.” Their version of the Toto classic, in at No. 89, is their highest charting song s... more info

Weezer

18:52 on June 13 2018