Hip-hop artist Malesh P shares this important message in his new song which is aiming to raise awareness about hepatitis B in Melbourne's South Sudanese community.
The original song was composed and recorded by Malesh P and produced by 7'6. The music video was directed and produced by Ez Eldin Deng.
The project was a collaboration between Cancer Council Victoria and South Sudanese Australia Youth United.
Lyrics
Cancer Council presents this in collaboration with South Sudanese Australian Youth United to raise awareness on Hepatitis B.
Good morning boys and girls, turn to page 3
Today we’re talking about, hepatitis B
A virus that can easily affect you and me
But don’t worry; can stop it ending badly
It can be contracted through sexual intercourses
So before you make contact, be very cautious
Of infected blood, body fluids, be very conscious
If it moves up to chronic, then it can become cancerous
Avoid consuming alcohol, coz it can make it worse
Avoid the use of Internet, talk to a nurse
Or a medical doctor, they know what to observe
Take you through a right path, before the worse can occur
Yeah, some of this info might make your body shiver
It’s ok; we just don’t want to see you scar your liver
Reach out for help before it goes bad
And if you got questions don’t be afraid to ask
Fight it, knock it, push it the ground
Don’t let it get the best of ya, and turn your life around
Hepatitis B can cause a lot of frustrations
So when we’re done, go and get your vaccination
One in eighteen South Sudanese are affected
And if we don’t give attention, they might feel neglected
Absorb what you heard, you can’t erase the stats
It’s not a white mans disease, and that’s a fact
Those who have been diagnosed need some encouragement
It’s not karma, nor is it God’s punishment
Support your loved ones make them understand
That you’re, right by their side, to lend a helping hand
A conversation can help you fight the virus
Or else it can develop and kill your soul in silence
So educate yourself and educate others
Your friends, parents, sisters and your brothers
I’m pouring out my heart I hope that you are feeling it
Testings and vaccination, at your fingertips
If you get your head into it, then it’s an easy fix
Free thyself from the stress, your soul forever lives
Fight it, knock it, push it the ground
Don’t let it get the best of ya, and turn your life around
Hepatitis B can cause a lot of frustrations
So when we’re done, go and get your vaccination
For every sunshine there’s a drop of rain
Smile today, tomorrow a virus in your vein
People do go through a lot of pain
And i hope this message does not spread in vain (heeey)
Do your part, and I'll do mine (Spread the message) x6
Fight it, knock it, push it the ground
Don’t let it get the best of ya, and turn your life around
Hepatitis B can cause a lot of frustrations
So when we’re done, go and get your vaccination
Copyright 2018
Further information
View Dr Garang Dut’s message for the South Sudanese community and find out more about testing, vaccination and treatment.Read or download a fact sheet about
Hepatitis B and liver cancer in English, or access the resource
in Arabic, التهاب الكبد الوبائي B وسرطان الكبد. For further information in Arabic or Dinka, call 13 14 50. When you call, say your language and ask for Cancer Council Victoria.