Binti wa Mvumi // Girl from Mvumi

from Wahenga: The Official Documentary Soundtrack by Wahenga

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Nimeacha roho yangu ee Mvumi
I have left my heart in Mvumi
Kwa binti mwenye meno ya kichele
To the girl with beautiful teeth
Nimemuacha mlangoni ee akiniaga
I left her standing at the door waving at me
Machozi yakimdondoka ee
Tears were flowing on her face

Naapa nitarudi ee Mvumi
I swear I will come back to Mvumi
Nimchukue binti wa Kigogo
And carry away the Gogo girl
Sononeko la moyo nilimuacha yeye
My heart pained when I left her
Lazima nitarudi tena
I just have to go back

Nisubiri hapo Mvumi, muda si mrefu nitafika
Wait for me in Mvumi, soon I will be back
Nije nikuchukue kipenzi cha roho uwe wangu
I will take you the love of my life, and make you mine
Ane hutya witudze mdala
Take care my girl
Hane ngwendile
I love you

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from Wahenga: The Official Documentary Soundtrack, released April 4, 2020
Written by: John Kitime. Language: kiSwahili /kiGogo

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Wahenga Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Wahenga Band musicians have played in many of the top bands in Tanzania over the past five decades, including Vijana Jazz, Urafiki Jazz, Mlimani Park Orchestra, Tancut Almasi, Kilimanjaro Band, and more. They play classic Swahili Rumba music with a contemporary twist. You can watch the documentary about Wahenga online here for free during April: vimeo.com/277071803 ... more

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