Wanga
Afrika Revenge Lyrics
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Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga
Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga
Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe
Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga
Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe
Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga(i'm gonna need your love)
Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga
Nekugwadza Moyo wangu wandinangare-e-e
Sendinepenga sendinotwanya
Nekugwadza rudo rwangu wendichokore-e-e
Sendinepenga sendinotwanya
Ko SOHK iri ikoko kuDen, Wanga
Ko Wanga wadirei kundiwanganga wanga-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe
(Your Love) Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga(i'm wanna be your love)
Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga
Wangozadza muchifuva changu oooh
Sei uchida ndiite Fever?
Handizive
Micheka maRebhuro-o-o
Kuswero sprayer maHugo Bo-o-oss
Ko-o-o! SOHK iri ikoko kuDen, Wanga-a-a
Ko Wanga wadirei kundiwanganga wanga-a-a-a ha-a-a
Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Nhai Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe-e-e-e
Pakutanga, pakutanga (your love) pakutanga(i'm wanna be your love)
Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndine twanya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndine twanya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
Ndine twanya kana-a-a
Wanga
Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
(Nhai Wanga) Hauna mari
(Wanga) Hauna mota
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
The chorus of Afrika Revenge’s “Wanga” repeats the phrase “Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga,” which is a Shona phrase. It can be translated into English as “I need money, I need money, I need money.” In the song, the chorus is directed at the title character, Wanga, who is said to lack money, a car, a phone, and other material possessions. However, the singer tells Wanga that what they truly need is love, singing “(Your love) Pakutanga (your love) Pakutanga (your love) i'm gonna need your love / Pakutanga (your love) Pakutanga (your love) Pakutanga.”
The verses of “Wanga” further elaborate on the theme of love. In the opening lines, the singer sings “Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe,” which roughly translates to “Wanga, how do I put it so that you understand me?” Later, the singer sings about how their heart is troubled by a lack of love: “Nekugwadza Moyo wangu wandinangare-e-e / Sendinepenga sendinotwanya / Nekugwadza rudo rwangu wendichokore-e-e / Sendinepenga sendinotwanya” (“By hurting my heart you have made me suffer / I am distressed and resentful / By hurting my love you have made me cry / I am hurt and resentful”).
Overall, the song “Wanga” by Afrika Revenge is a call for love, rather than material possessions. While the chorus uses the phrase “Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga” to express a need for money, the singer ultimately tells Wanga that money and possessions are not what they really desire. Instead, the singer wants love and understanding from Wanga.
Line by Line Meaning
Pakutanga pakutanga pakutanga
I need your love, I need your love, I need your love
(Wanga) Hauna mari
You don't have money (Wanga)
(Wanga) Hauna mota
You don't have a car (Wanga)
(Wanga) Hauna Imba-a-a-a
You don't have a good singing voice (Wanga)
(Wanga) Hauna foni-i-i
You don't have a phone (Wanga)
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe
Wanga, make me walk while holding me, so that others envy me
Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga(i'm gonna need your love)
I need your love, I need your love, I'm gonna need your love
Nekugwadza Moyo wangu wandinangare-e-e
To trouble my heart, you are enjoying it
Sendinepenga sendinotwanya
I'm hurt, I'm angry
Nekugwadza rudo rwangu wendichokore-e-e
To mess up my love, you are proud
Ko SOHK iri ikoko kuDen, Wanga
The School of Hard Knocks is here in Dendera, Wanga
Ko Wanga wadirei kundiwanganga wanga-a-a-a
Wanga, lead me while holding me (your love)
(Your Love) Pakutanga (your love)pakutanga (your love) pakutanga(i'm wanna be your love)
I need your love, I need your love, I wanna be your love
Wangozadza muchifuva changu oooh
You messed up my mind, oh
Sei uchida ndiite Fever?
Why do you want to give me a fever?
Handizive
I don't know
Micheka maRebhuro-o-o
Laughing at the Rebels
Kuswero sprayer maHugo Bo-o-oss
Always spraying the Hugo Boss
Ko-o-o! SOHK iri ikoko kuDen, Wanga-a-a
The School of Hard Knocks is here in Dendera, Wanga
Ko Wanga wadirei kundiwanganga wanga-a-a-a ha-a-a
Wanga, lead me while holding me (your love), ha-a-a
Hauna mari
You don't have money
(Nhai Wanga) Hauna mari
(Hey Wanga) You don't have money
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe-e-e-e
Wanga, make me walk while holding me, so that others envy me
Pakutanga, pakutanga (your love) pakutanga(i'm wanna be your love)
I need your love, I need your love, I wanna be your love
Ndinedhunya kana usipo-o-o
I am poor if I don't have you
Ndine twanya kana usipo-o-o
I am afraid if I don't have you
Ndine twanya kana-a-a
I am afraid, yes
Wanga wamboregerei kundiwanganga uchiwanganga wamwe-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
Wanga, make me walk while holding me, so that others envy me
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fletchergreymatanhire
and in 2024 we still grooving, so much nostalgia 🎉. What a masterpiece 💯
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@alenketo3234
and in 2023 we still grooving, so much nostalgia 🎉. What a masterpiece 💯
@noelmukomazi630
Reminds me my ex mother in-law she said NDRI wanga but now God change my life.
@alicemugwagwa7878
Inga zvakaoma
@mukomalavhu
uvaudze kuti hanzi ne team rangu musoro bhangu
@theonly4245
Waka catcher kaa
@mukomalavhu
@@theonly4245 lol, bho here
@gracemhembere8099
Nothing is permanent, God works in mysterious ways and at his own time. Im happy for you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾😊💃💃💃
@jaha_lezansi
BEAUTIFUL ZIMBABWEANS WE COME A LONG WAY.. IM JUST 18 BUT THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF MY LATE MOM AND THE GOOD OLD DAYS GROWING UP IN THE DUSTY STREETS OF BULAWAYO.....#wanga
@ngoniegono253
i see you hommey