Mleke Mbembe // Let Me Cry (John Kitime version)

from Wahenga: The Official Documentary Soundtrack by Wahenga

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Pewibita kukutola Ikidada wandi semwa
When you go to propose to a girl, forget your pride
Vanya mwana vala sela ukuta kidada winacho
Your in-laws should get a hint that you are full of pride
Enulongose ikidada na kakana veve koto
If you show pride you won’t get the girl
Vasatanila nakakana vatigila kidada winacho
They will not give you the girl because of your pride
Vatigila ndauli? Ohh nambi
What will they say? They will say oh no
Vatigila dena veve nambi
They will definitely say no

Mleke mbembe, mleke mbembe vanyalukolo, mleke mbembe
Let me cry my brethren, let me cry

Lugendo ngono sitai, umwali vao kavatanie
I took a five-day journey, they have refused to give me their daughter
Vatige ndina kidada, vatigaakana koto
They said I am too proud, they said ‘No daughter’
Ngali manyi sake lusisi ngali manyi nditumbike
Should I look for a rope, should I hang myself?
Ngali manyi nditose muluvaha
Should I drown myself in a river?

Mleke mbembe, mleke mbembe vanyalukolo, mleke mbembe
Let me cry my brethren, let me cry

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from Wahenga: The Official Documentary Soundtrack, released April 4, 2020
Written by: John Kitime. Language: kiHehe. Lead singer: John Kitime

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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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