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Dully Sykes (born Abdul Sykes in 1981) also calls himself Mr Misifa or Mr C… Read Full Bio ↴Dully Sykes (born Abdul Sykes in 1981) also calls himself Mr Misifa or Mr Chicks is the Tanzanian answer to Akon in terms of creativity. Following the footsteps of his father Ebby Sykes, a "Manu Dibango-type musician", Dully Sykes is one of the pioneers of Swahili dancehall (Bongo Flava) in East Africa and widely known for dropping hits like 'Julieta', 'Salome', 'Historia ya Kweli', 'Leah'. Some of the tracks he has written that have touched the hearts of many especially women are based on true life stories. After the first album 'Historia ya kweli' which was released in 2003, people started calling his music 'Mwanasesele', Kiswahili for a high squeaky noise. With the song 'Handsome' and album by the same name, he became one of the biggest names in young urban music in Tanzania. In his third album, he proved that he is not only an artist but a fully-fledged musician by mixing different music styles showing his versatility without compromising or changing his unique African voice. To prove that he is multi-talented, he has been producing music at his newly formed Dar es Salaam record label called 'Dhahabu Records' and continues to write songs. He has delivered hooks to lots of artists from Man X's 'Nimechezea Bahati' to P-Funk's 'Please Forgive Me'. One of his tracks titled 'Handsome' can be found on the 'African Rebel Music - Roots reggae and dancehall' CD compiled by international record label, 'Out Here Records. Being in the limelight, Dully is no stranger to controversy or headlining the gossip columns of newspapers. From being caught by traffic police driving a mini-bus when he was at the tender age of 12 to using pepper-spray at a concert after having a row with the boyfriend of a girl he was flirting with, newspapers always have something to talk about him.

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Dully Sykes Lyrics


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Kamependeza kupitiliza
Wanasemaga kadamshi
Akicheza ananimaliza
Hadi nang'ata matamshi
Kamependeza kupitiliza
Wanasemaga kadamshi
Akicheza ananimaliza
Hadi nang'ata matamshi

Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma
aah Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma

Pande za nyumbani
Wanajuaga bebe ni nani
Akipita anatingisha
Wangu toka zamani
Kanzu tobo kama zidan
Chenga nyingi ntafungisha
Kanawaka gizani
Nakapata mpaka mezani
Kote kote napigisha
Baby wata gwan
Katoto ketu kapo njiani
Uhakika miezi tisa

ooh oh oh eeh
wakiniita buzi nichune, Tena ringa kidogo
ooh oh oh eeh
Wapiga miluzi wanune, Ongeza mbwebwe mikogo
ooh oh oh eeh
wakiniita buzi nichune, Tena ringa kidogo
ooh oh oh eeh
Wapiga miluzi wanune, Ongeza mbwebwe mikogo

Kamependeza kupitiliza
Wanasemaga kadamshi
Akicheza ananimaliza
Hadi nang'ata matamshi
Kamependeza kupitiliza
Wanasemaga kadamshi
Akicheza ananimaliza
Hadi nang'ata matamshi

Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma
aah Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma

Nyuka upendeze, vunja kabatii aya eeeh
Inuka na ucheze, wakuone wachat aya eeh
Nlalie kifuani baby deka
Usikie moyo wangu vile unavyo teta
Nikikupa mambo flani unaacheka
Kasauti kachumbani unaabweka
LALA KIFUANI BABY DEKA
USIKIE MOYO WANGU VILE UNAVYOTETA
NIKIKUPA MAMBO FLANI UNAACHEKA
KASAUTI KACHUMBANI UNAABWEKA
so let me say

ooh oh oh eh
wakiniita buzi nichune, Tena ringa kidogo
ooh oh oh eeh
Wapiga miluzi wanune, Ongeza mbwebwe mikogo
ooh oh oh eeh
wakiniita buzi nichune, Tena ringa kidogo
ooh oh oh eeh
Wapiga miluzi wanune

Kamependeza kupitiliza
Wanasemaga kadamshi
Akicheza ananimaliza
Hadi nang'ata matamshi
Kamependeza kupitiliza
Wanasemaga kadamshi
Akicheza ananimaliza
Hadi nang'ata matamshi

Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma




aah Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma

Overall Meaning

The Tanzanian artist Dully Sykes's song "Hi" is a celebration of a beautiful woman who is very attractive and captivating. The lyrics describe how everyone who sees her is enchanted and can't help but be drawn in by her beauty. The chorus repeats "Kamependeza kupitiliza," which means "she's excessively beautiful" in Swahili. People call her kadamshi, which means "butterfly" and is a reference to her fluttering beauty that can't be ignored.


The verses of the song describe how people all over Tanzania, from Singida to Dodoma to Mtwara and Kigoma, are all entranced by this woman's beauty. They can't help but stop and stare as she passes by, and even her movements when she dances are mesmerizing. The song encourages her to keep up her beauty and dancing, as it brings joy and happiness to those around her.


The bridge of the song has a more romantic tone, with the singer asking the woman to lie on his chest so he can whisper sweet nothings to her. He promises that he'll make her laugh and that she'll cry tears of joy with him. The final chorus repeats the message that the woman is excessively beautiful, and people all over Tanzania are in love with her.


Overall, "Hi" is a celebration of feminine beauty and the joy it brings to people's lives. It encourages women to embrace their own beauty and be confident in themselves. The song has a fun, catchy beat that makes it easy to dance to, and the lyrics are in a mix of Swahili and English, making it accessible to a wide audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Kamependeza kupitiliza
She is extremely beautiful


Wanasemaga kadamshi
People say she is stunning


Akicheza ananimaliza
When she dances, she mesmerizes everyone


Hadi nang'ata matamshi
She leaves people speechless


Singida dodoma mma mma mma mma mma
People from Singida, Dodoma, and other areas are dancing and enjoying the song


Mtwara na kigoma mma mma mma mma mma
People from Mtwara, Kigoma, and other areas are dancing and enjoying the song


Pande za nyumbani
People in the neighborhood


Wanajuaga bebe ni nani
They know who the baby is


Akipita anatingisha
When she passes by, she causes a stir


Wangu toka zamani
She has been mine for a long time


Kanzu tobo kama zidan
She looks beautiful in her traditional clothes


Chenga nyingi ntafungisha
I will propose to her with many gifts


Kanawaka gizani
She shines secretly


Nakapata mpaka mezani
I will do everything possible to win her heart


Kote kote napigisha
I am reaching out to her from anywhere and everywhere


Baby wata gwan
Baby, let us see what will happen


Katoto ketu kapo njiani
Our baby is on the way


Uhakika miezi tisa
It is confirmed, it is nine months


Wakiniita buzi nichune, Tena ringa kidogo
When they call me, I turn around and give them a little wave


Wapiga miluzi wanune, Ongeza mbwebwe mikogo
The musicians are playing louder, adding more beats


Nyuka upendeze, vunja kabatii aya eeeh
Get up and look pretty, break down the barriers


Inuka na ucheze, wakuone wachat aya eeh
Rise up and dance, let them see you dancing


Nlalie kifuani baby deka
Baby, lie on my chest


Usikie moyo wangu vile unavyo teta
Listen to my heart as it beats


Nikikupa mambo flani unaacheka
When I give you something, you laugh


Kasauti kachumbani unaabweka
When we watch a soap opera, you cry




Writer(s): dully sykes

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@paul_Kayombo

The Most Vibing Song uptodate.. Natumaini likipigwa hili Club watu wanaruka kama imetoka jana ..

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PEAK BONGO FLAVA

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Mika Mwamba was on fire 🔥🔥🔥

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Shoot it again!! Itavibe sanaa. Trust me

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Mwenye bongofleva yake

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