Toto guitarist Steve Lukather mixed on "Africa," calling it a "blessing and a curse" despite it not representing their style.

Toto guitarist Steve Lukather describes the band's hit song "Africa" as both a "blessing and a curse" in a recent podcast interview. While the song brought them massive success and is their only No. 1 single, it is not representative of their usual style. Featuring a kalimba and unique lyrics, "Africa" was initially considered a "throwaway song." Despite the mixed feelings, it has introduced younger audiences to Toto's broader catalog.