African China – No Condition is Permanent

"No Condition Is Permanent" is a song by African China, drawn from his 2006 album, Mr. President. Released on December 2, 2006, the track leaned into a proverb familiar across West Africa, urging listeners toward humility and compassion by reminding them that hardship and fortune alike are temporary. African China had already built a reputation for message driven music on the same album's earlier single, "If You Love Somebody," and this track continued that pattern of pairing accessible afro pop production with socially conscious lyrics. It remains one of the more widely referenced songs from Mr. President, often cited for the proverb that gives it its title.