Bongo Maffin are a South African trio consisting of Thandiswa (Red) Mazwai,… Read Full Bio ↴Bongo Maffin are a South African trio consisting of Thandiswa (Red) Mazwai, Appleseed and Stoan. Both Thandiswa and Stoan are South African, Appleseed hails, originally, from Zimbabwe. The band was formed in 1996 as a " side project" by DJ Oscar and fuses kwaito with house music, reggae, dancehall, rap and contemporary R&B, creating a distinctly South African sound. One might even go as far as referring to them as the South African version of the "Fugees". The comparison however would stop at the gender ratio and perhaps that Mazwai has a soulfull voice that might be likened to that of Lauryn Hill.

The bands track "Brave, true and strong" has been featured on a c.d for FIFA 2002.

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Vuma
Bongo Maffin Lyrics

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Ovuma ovuma
Ovuma ovuma

Vuma ntombazane (vuma)
Vuma ntombazane (vuma)
Vuma sthandwa sam vuma sthandwa sam

Vuma ntombazane (vuma)

Vuma ntombazane (vuma)
Vuma sthandwa sam vuma sthandwa sam

Uma befika kini bezokucela ntombazane ovuma (ovuma)
Bayeza oh bayeza
Uma befika kini bezokucela sthandwa sam ovuma (ovuma)
Bayeza oh bayeza

Bayeza omalume bayeza
Mhm bayeza bayeza
Sthandwa sam bayeza mhm

Uma befika kini fika kimi
Uma befika kini ah ovuma
Uma befika kini
Fika kini ah ovuma (ovuma)

Ovuma (ovuma)
Ah ovuma (ovuma)
Ovuma (ovuma)
Bayeza

STORM'S NATIVE

Ndingowakho ungowami
Ndingowakho ungowami

Yho let me tell them
Yho bvuma mwana sikana bvuma
Bvuma inini ndokuda
Bvuma mwana sikana bvuma
Bvuma inini ndokuda

Bvuma mwana sikana bvuma (ntombazana)
Bvuma inini ndokuda (ye inini dokuda)
Bvuma mwana sikana bvuma (ntombazana)
Bvuma inini ndokuda (ho inini ndokuda)

Let it be let it be let it be
Let it be let it (inini ndokuda)
Let it be so let it be (ha ovuma)

Ovuma
Ovuma

Overall Meaning

The song "Vuma" by Bongo Maffin is a celebration of love and acceptance. The repetitive chorus of "Ovuma ovuma" encourages the listener to agree and accept the love being presented. The lyrics "Vuma ntombazane" and "vuma sthandwa sam" both translate to "accept me, girl" and "accept my love," respectively. The lyrics encourage the woman to let go and embrace the love and affection being offered by the singer. The tone of the song is cheerful and light, with a strong emphasis on the traditional African rhythms and melodies.

The second half of the song features a spoken word interlude by Storm, known as Storm's Native. She speaks in her native language, addressing the listener as "ngowakho ungowami," meaning "I am yours and you are mine." The use of this language adds a layer of cultural significance and authenticity to the song. Storm's interlude emphasizes the importance of consent and mutual acceptance in any relationship, whether romantic or platonic.

Overall, "Vuma" is a joyful and uplifting song that celebrates love, acceptance, and the beauty of the African culture.

Line by Line Meaning

Ovuma ovuma
Repeatedly saying 'agree' or 'accept'

Vuma ntombazane (vuma)
Agree, young girl, agree by saying 'vuma'

Vuma sthandwa sam vuma sthandwa sam
Agree, my love, agree, my love by saying 'vuma'

Uma befika kini bezokucela ntombazane ovuma (ovuma)
Whenever they arrive, they'll ask the young girl to agree by saying 'vuma'

Bayeza oh bayeza
Here they come, oh here they come

Uma befika kini bezokucela sthandwa sam ovuma (ovuma)
Whenever they arrive, they'll ask my love to agree by saying 'vuma'

Bayeza oh bayeza
Here they come, oh here they come

Bayeza omalume bayeza
Here come the uncles, here they come

Mhm bayeza bayeza
Mhm, here they come, here they come

Sthandwa sam bayeza mhm
My love, they're coming, mhm

Uma befika kini fika kimi
When they arrive, they'll be coming to me

Uma befika kini ah ovuma
When they arrive, ah, agree by saying 'vuma'

Fika kini ah ovuma (ovuma)
They've arrived, ah, agree by saying 'vuma'

Ah ovuma (ovuma)
Ah, agree by saying 'vuma'

Ovuma (ovuma)
Agree by saying 'vuma'

Let it be let it be let it be
Let it happen, let it happen, let it happen

Let it be let it (inini ndokuda)
Let it happen, let it (whatever I want) happen

Let it be so let it be (ha ovuma)
Let it happen like that, let it happen (without agreeing)

Ovuma
Agree by saying 'vuma'

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jacobzaranyika9334

If my doctor was really interested in my health and not cleaning up - he would welcome my census evidence; but he has done everything he can to avoid it, hold me hostage for months hoping I will crack and is now trying to pass the buck to another institution - UBC "Specialist" in psychosis.

It was NEVER ever about my health. My stay here was to cover up the crimes committed against me to silence me about Gigi; but I won't crack so they now want to admit, we got it wrong after all, she was right all along, she is fine the "specialists" at "our prestigious " UBC corrected our diagnosis, the health system works. One bad apple. One incompetent and corrupt doctor.

Lies!
Crimes
Cover up of cover ups, linked like a chain.

Nothing else.

All comments from YouTube:

@tamukamagaso7846

4y↑27

Love everything about this song. Bongo you never disappoint. Jah Seed chibaba!!!! Thandiswa Mazwai that crystal voice on that shona line "ndinokuda" dammet i like

@gershonnundkumar6444

4y↑6

Guys, let just face it. Their spirit is undying! after more than 20 years of putting out music here and there. They can still create such a unique sound and structure to their sound! Bug ups to the producers on this one too! Bongo Maffin is one of the the best to ever do it here in RSA!

@webstermudoni5036

3y↑10

its criminal that this video does not have a million views by now

@tshepotshehla3516

✅✅✅🎶🎶yes yes bathong

@masimbasaruwaka653

4y↑5

Jah Seed representing the Zimbabwe massive! Haaa Jah Seed always rocks in Bongo

@millybadze2117

Jah Seed surely makes us proud!🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼💖

@chantelhunga1213

4y↑10

I love this song especially when he says Bvuma Mwanasikana in Shona 💃🔥😍

@gibsonchivasa814

4y↑3

as always bongo maffin showing their diverse musical prowess...kalawa jazmee i salute u

@queenoksy

4y↑4

This is the best thing I have watched and heard all year!! What a fun love song . How can you not Love Bongo Maffin.💛🧡💚

@jacobzaranyika9334

My son!!!!
He has not seen his mom for going onto a year in a few weeks time
Put yourself in his shoes.
I am not dead yet.
Nothing else matters.

@janeisaac3829

4y↑10

Thandiswa with the ageless vocals. Get em girl!!!.....

@tatendachangamire8730

4y↑8

Appleseed representing🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼❤

@PiusXulu

4y↑8

Welcome back guys. Thank you for always giving us your dope true sounds. Much love 💯

@estherruizrodriguez755

11w

I can,t stop listening it ....I ❤ it

@tefoatholang7630

4y↑5

Bongo ...you guys still leave me speechless...well done

@katlego_thatguy9827

3y↑2

Underrated gem 💎

@kevinlenyatsa3648

4y↑4

Jakarumba😳🔥

@MrLT0609

4y↑4

that beat is a vibe...nice song!!!

@jeffaganda6624

my child hood pap,first group that we loved in Kenya from south africa still dope

@peaceharmony3934

4y↑1

🎤Ngingowakho ungowami🎤👏🏿💕 Beautiful song

@pinkytsautse5990

2y↑1

An eternal classic!!

@rastaphala8963

4y↑5

You guys never disappoint 😭😭

@pastorbrightmuroroma6989

3y↑1

Bongo muffin never disappoint nice track

@bonisanizwane170

4y↑2

Spikiri base line!💯

@fidelismatanhire6376

Congrads seed this is dope my man

@jacobzaranyika9334

The ONLY person to NEVER tell me I wasn't good enough.
Never! Not once!
Like Nandi.

@thabsilenkosi1200

4y↑1

Kuthi ngikikize everytime ngyizwa lengoma maaaarrnn....eishhhh KingTha♥️♥️u killed it babeee🔥🔥🔥

@nellymathibela3806

4y↑1

I love Bongo Maffin hle💜💜💜💜💜did Jah Seed do a add lip of Ntombazana😍😍😍 beautiful work as always.

@mkdempisi

From Macg with Oskido, didn't even know you guys are still doing music

@miss.supernovaaa

2y↑1

Way too underrated 😪

@samukelisiwelindymthiyane4629

4y↑2

i have been looking for this song for a week

@unakoontei5556

Thank you❤🙏🙏🙏🙏💫💫💫

@karabomasemola6408

Too nice and clean 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jazzprosper4010

Respect!! 🙏🏽

@kpectvnetwork3029

4y↑1

#LegendsWillNevaStop! #BongoFiiire! #FromKasiToAllOverAfrica! #Kalawa4eVa!

@MusicWorldNet

4y↑1

Teamwork!!!

@jacobzaranyika9334

My son mentioned Sushi.
Thandiswe is wearing a traditional Japanese style inspired outfit in this video.

@relebohilekhethang732

4y↑1

Amazing 😍😍

@enockditsele86

Love this song

@successmike

3y↑1

Youtube didnt recommend, i searched for it myself.

@yumeeellar7524

I love this song

@k.r.bee_yongz6596

4y↑1

Karabo Mabaso I see u Boy................💪

@gugulethumoyo5024

i love this song gosh ❤💃

@jacobzaranyika9334

Trying to use my son's absence to guilt me. They got my brother to text me saying "Jake will always be yours. He knows you are a good mother...." and a bunch more nonsense designed to psychologically guilt me into thinking, just give up and get your son back. My first response was "What are you saying all that for. What a strange thing to say...", because I recognized their " operation guilt over child" - immediately.

I was going to send him to boarding school to learn the things I can't teach him as a single mom and him an only child; but it appears I am getting that for free at his uncles house. I know he has learned alot over the last few months, especially having a teenage MALE cousin in the house and a 4yr old cousin (not being the baby of the house). Then the girls...etc...it works out well. Had he been in foster care, the story would be different. He is with family and even has his Gogo1 visiting. He is fine.

I am the only one being tortured on an hourly basis. Yesterday they spent all day trolling me with their doctors and nurses. I have learned to ignore it now. Nothing they say or do bothers me anymore. I am in this flow zone and nothing distracts me, not even one bit.

Court is the only way. There simply is no way around this. Too much cruelty has been done to me to ignore. Yet I thought I moved to a country that respects and guarantees human rights for all. It doesn't and the world is about to learn of that. And I know of just the right person to help me get that done. Get justice!

@francinankekiseng3108

4y↑2

Number1...👏

@RocksvilleG

SA artists whom we grew up listening to but still in the game should keep up with changing times and work very hard on their beats if they want to stay relevant. I think versatility is key nowadays since the music Scene has become more competitive. In 2022 we cannot listen to a beat that sounds like 20 years ago. I really don't mean to be a throll, but there's absolutely nothing unique about this beat,and I'm sure if I'd take time to look enough I'd find 30 similar Kwaito or dance beats out there. Beats like this tend to be very underwhelming to me. Nonetheless, I still love Bongo Muffin, and I'd like to see more of the old cats get back into the game but with a revived style that has adapted to recent times

@davemagolego2193

True but speak for yourself brother, we can't all get lost with ya'll... just because the whole world is going this direction don't mean we all have to, some of us do miss the old sound and that's the sound you should learn from to give people something new, infact with music there's nothing old or new it's just technology that's changing the actual sound but musical integrity goes a long way than the music put out nowadays umlilo we paraffin... Give us music that will last for generations, People are hungry and we ain't feeding them right..."Music Is A Spiritual Thing, Don't Play With Music" Fela Kuti

@sethunyantshipa8080

4y↑1

Yesssss

@jacobzaranyika9334

@lulama4293

legedary

@MphoElisa

18w

❤❤

@kota_rna1148

46w

❤❤❤

@dannymaruatle322

Love it love it loveeeee it

@oaitsempete359

❤️

@thutomokati6638

eish.........lngtme guyz mare ke eng u still sound great

@tumilehups9589

4y↑1

Bafethu!

@tallyblose7600

🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌

@phillipmasike1015

Ayobanez

@baratisegare2095

Eiiish Corona Y???😭😭😭

@nkuzamagada8035

35w

BONGO MAFIN VUMA DUBECLOUS PICTURES

@losanentombimaleka9787

Lol 2023

@jacobzaranyika9334

Trying to isolate me. I function just fine on my own. The last 2 years of your torture as I got on with it without getting my family involved, should tell you, I do just fine on my own. In fact better.

There is nothing on that phone that would be necessary for court. I can still take you to court without that phone. The only thing I miss is the fake news videos - but I was going to settle for that and we have witnesses. And some screenshots are on my tablet

WAR!