Mhlongo has worked with other top African folk / pop artists, like Hugh Masekela, Dr. Philip Tabane, Mabe Thobejane, and many legends - Robert "Doc" Mthalane making meticulously produced, melodic and modern South African music.
Her work also spans more urban styles, with several tracks on URBANZULU being remixed for the dancefloor.
In 2000, Busi scooped three awards at the FNB South African Music Awards for BEST FEMALE ARTIST, BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM (AFRICA), and BEST AFRICAN POP ALBUM. Busi has since also scored a KORA award and MELT has released a compilation called INDIZA with two new tracks produced by Brice Wassy and a series of remixes by Club 3.30.
The first South African music Benefit concert was held by South African Broadcasting Corporation to celebrate Busi's birthday and raise fund for her hospital bills. Busi has been diagnosed with Cancer and is undergoing treatment. President Thabo Mbheki was one of the Honourable guests.
Her album URBANZULU, is the very first time that Maskanda has been expressed by a Zulu woman commercially to an international audience.
Busi Mhlongo died on June 15, 2010 of breast cancer http://mg.co.za/article/2010-06-16-busi-mhlongo-queen-of-modern-zulu-music-dead-at-62
Yapheli'Mali Yami
Busi Mhlongo Lyrics
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Hawu hamba ungikhonzele phepha hawu uzungikhonzele
Eyi yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Eyi yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
(awungiphenduli ngani)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Awu yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Laphel' iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Howu
Yahamba imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
Angiyiboni impendulo
He lahamba iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
Angiyiboni impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Yahamba imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami angiyiboni impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Laphel' iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami angiyiboni impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Lahamba iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami angiyiboni impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Awu awu awu …..
Awu awu awu …..
(ghi om om om ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghi ghi ghi ghi (ghi om om om)
Ghi ghi ghi ghi (ghi om om om)
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani
Hamba
(ghi om om om ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghi ghi ghi ghi (ghi om om om)
Ghi ghi ghi ghi (ghi om om om)
(ghi om om om ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
(awungiphenduli ngani)
The lyrics of Busi Mhlongo's song Yapheli'Mali Yami reflect the frustration and desperation of a person who has lost their money and is pleading with someone to help them find a way to recover it. The singer is asking someone to read and help them understand a book or paper that could possibly provide a solution. However, the person being addressed seems unresponsive, and the singer is left to continue seeking a solution on their own. The chorus repeats the phrase "Yapheli' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami" which means "I have lost my money, I am writing to you to wake up and help me."
The repetition of "awungiphenduli ngani" in the verses and chorus means "why aren't you responding to me?" The bridge is mostly made up of vocalizations and ad-libs that convey the emotion and intensity of the singer's plea. Overall, the song depicts the struggle to recover lost money, and the frustration that can come when one cannot find help.
Line by Line Meaning
Nai heyokugcina le incwadi uzungikhonzele
I have been waiting for so long for you to give me an answer, please don't take too long to respond
Hawu hamba ungikhonzele phepha hawu uzungikhonzele
Please go and check my letter, I have been waiting for a reply for too long
Eyi yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala
My money has run out, I am writing to you to beg for help
(awungiphenduli ngani)
(Why aren't you responding to me?)
Yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
My money has run out, I am writing to you to beg for help
Awu yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
Oh no, my money has run out, I am writing to you to beg for help
Yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
My money has run out, I am writing to you to beg for help
Laphel' iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
I am writing on this paper to ask for your support
Howu
Hey
Yahamba imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
My money is running out and I am begging you for help
Angiyiboni impendulo
I am not seeing any response from you
He lahamba iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami
Hey, this paper is on its way to you asking for your support
(yaphel' imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami)
(My money has run out, I am writing to you to beg for help)
Yahamba imali yami ngibhalela wena sokala lami angiyiboni impendulo
My money is running out and I am not seeing any response from you, please help
Laphel' iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami angiyiboni impendulo
I am writing on this paper to ask for your support, but I am not seeing any response from you
Lahamba iphepha lami ngibhalela wena sokala lami angiyiboni impendulo
This letter is on its way to you asking for your help, but I am not seeing any response from you
Awu awu awu …..
Oh no, oh no, oh no ...
(ghi om om om ghi om om om)
Ghiwowow (ghi om om om)
Ghi ghi ghi ghi (ghi om om om)
Hamba hamba phepha lami hamba phepha lami wel' impendulo
Please go, go and check my letter asking for your help
(awungiphenduli ngani)
(Why aren't you responding to me?)
Hamba
Go
Gheeem (ghi om om om)
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