Honoring the request of long-running fan account @WeezerAfrica, Weezer have finally shared a cover of Toto’s 1982 hit “Africa.” Hear it in all its glory below. “I don't know what’s next,” the account tweeted in response. “Just let me enjoy this for a while.”
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather has tweeted his approval of the cover, saying, “Very flattered and thanks Weezer.” He went on, “We recorded this -2nd take NO rehearsal in 1981. Not that anyone cares.. hahaha... Hope we meet someday. Unless you hate us. hahaha.”
Just last week, Weezer responded to the @WeezerAfrica account (run by a 14-year-old named Mary, as Noisey reported) with a cover of a different Toto song: “Rosanna,” the opening track from the same record “Africa” appears on.
Read Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of Weezer’s 1994 debut.
