@embe1
SOME LYRICS, ORIGINAL PLUS ENGLISH. Hela Chileshe (hey Chileshe) Ungaba yeki baku bizi ikirimani (do not let them call you a foreigner) Nawe ngumuntu (you are also a person) Uzo hula nini (when will you grow up) Welele Ngobese (hey Ngobese) Yeka ukhubiza abanye abantu izilwani-(stop calling other people animals) Nabo abantu (they are also people) Uzo funda nini- ( ''when will you white people-or boers- learn'') Helele mabhulu (you boers) Yekani ukhubiza abanye abantu amakhafula (Stop calling other people ''spittle'') Nabo ngabantu (they are people also) Nizo xaula nini (When are you going to shake hands) Hela tsotsi (Hey thief) Yeka ukugwaza abanye abantu nge mimese (Stop stabbing other people with your knives) Nabo abantu (They too are people) Uzo khula nini (When are you going to grow up) Nge nkululeko yethu (this freedom of ours) Mina kangiboni ( I do not see it) Ngiboni igazi lethu eliqithwa nge zandla zethu (All I see is our blood being spilled by our hands) Bambanani hlakanani yekelani uku monalana (Get together, hold hands stop being jealous of each other) iZizo ziya zihleka (Nations are laughing at us) Lalelani zino thando (Listen they have love) This ends my little effort. The song goes on though. I always loved this song but now that I have some idea what it means I recognise it as a work of art, a gift and an expression of conscience and courage. It is so beautiful to me that I have now listened to it over and over for more than 3hrs.
@kwesilantei
Who's still listening in 2019!!! A legend🙌🙌🙌
@sallysally9820
One day this comment will pop up and I'll remember listening to this song now and how it helped calm my soul since I'm going through some tough time right now. Thanks Hugh for such beautiful music. may you rest in peace and keep the music going wherever you are
@chileshekapambwe5076
My name is Chileshe. Grew up in a foreign land. How I wish I knew the lyrics back then. I love this song ❤
@preciousshabalala5607
July 2019 😋 Who's still with me honouring this legend ?❤💕🤗
@clivemalunga6061
My brother, you were a true African patriot. A giant in the African continent music landscape. Very humble to the core. We Africans will always miss you. We thank Bro Hugh for a great piece of music.
@sanelesanele9377
50years from today , his songs will still be relevant
@sinethembangcobo5433
And who's here in 2020 😍
@chileshekakumya
As Chileshe, I will remember these words whenever I'm visiting Mzansi 🇿🇲
@lindokuhledlamini8575
With all the attacks going on, I just say "nabongabantu, nawe ungumuntu" we are one Africa
@nicholaschileshe4987
Legends live forever. Still alive in our hearts. I am Chileshe a beautiful Zambian name. Thanks to the legend for the wonderful song
@mercychilawa3467
Wow we are in 2021, who else is listening to the great melody of our late legend.Chileshe what a beautiful Zambian name😍
@shingaimhlanga9074
If u grow up listening to this staff ..u childhood WS awesome
@mosesben1698
I won't stop listening to this legend music n Oliver Mtukudzi
@LeboHlalele-v2r
From the first time I heard this song I was still a child. It sounded beautiful on my ears till today. It's one of the songs I relax with.
@Dave-jz8uk
Turn my ignition anytime and this is the song that comes on instantly, i'm not South African but i'm a proud African
@shelva127
I love Hugh Masekela's music, love that South African sound. A genius. RIP.
@orlindojosemachengo4462
I've never had the chance to see this legend performing on stage.I'll see you beyond up there. R.i.p
@NelsonJossias
Is 2023 and this song is still a soul healer.
@bravot1212