Khadja left Burundi for Zaire in 1975 and got married in 1978. In 1980 she emigrated to Belgium with her two-year old son. In 1985 she met musician Nicolas Fiszman, who helped her get a contract with BMG. Her second album, a 1994 release entitled Ya Pili, was critically acclaimed. Her breakthrough, however, came in 1996 with her widely popular album Sambolera, which was sung in Swahili, Kirundi, and French. Khadja Nin successfully used a blend between African rhythms and modern pop to create her own unique brand of music. One of her most popular songs is Sina Mali, Sina Deni, a translated cover version of Stevie Wonder's song Free.
Save Us
Khadja Nin Lyrics
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Njiya ile siyo njiya yeto
Ba politike ba sasa ba for myself
Batamaliza bantu
Kila umija mama
Anataka tu modele ya ulaya
Ju modele ya kwetu ya zamani sana
Hatutake kuyijuwa
Tukamatane mukono tu save us
Watoto wa Afrika
Tukamatane mukono tu save us
Afrika waca liya
Afrika yetu yoma
Inaliya macozi mama
Ju modele toka mbali ya pisha nijitiye
Inaconganisha bantu
Wazehe wa kwetu yo maweye
Wanasema na masemo yao
Que tukamatane mukono na busayidiyane
Ju ni desturi yetu
Ndugo kama juzi
In Khadja Nin's song Save Us, she uses Swahili to convey a message about the political landscape of Africa. The song seems to be a call to action for Africans to rise up and save their continent from the corrupt politicians who are only interested in their own personal gain. The first verse talks about how the politicians are destroying the people and the country, and how they are trying to emulate the western standard rather than preserving their own traditions. The singer seems to be giving a voice to the average African, who is tired of being ignored by those in power.
The chorus of the song continues the theme of unity and calls for Africans to come together and save their continent. It speaks directly to the children of Africa, telling them to hold hands and work together to build a better future. The second verse shifts the focus to the struggles faced by Africans on a daily basis. The line "Afrika yetu yoma" translates to "Our Africa cries," emphasizing the pain and hardship that many Africans experience. The verse also touches on the cultural differences that exist within Africa and highlights the need for unity despite these differences.
Overall, the song Save Us by Khadja Nin is a powerful call to action for Africans to come together and save their continent from the corrupt politicians who are holding them back. It is a reminder that despite their differences, they are all part of the same family and must work together to build a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Usijidanganye yo mawe
Don't deceive yourself with stones
Njiya ile siyo njiya yeto
That path is not our path
Ba politike ba sasa ba for myself
Today's politicians are only for themselves
Batamaliza bantu
They finish the people
Kila umija mama
Everywhere is the same, mama
Anataka tu modele ya ulaya
They just want the European model
Ju modele ya kwetu ya zamani sana
Instead of our old model
Hatutake kuyijuwa
We don't want to know
Ndugu kama juzi
Brothers like yesterday
Tukamatane mukono tu save us
Let's hold hands to save us
Watoto wa Afrika
Children of Africa
Afrika waca liya
Africa is crying
Afrika yetu yoma
Our Africa
Inaliya macozi mama
Is crying, mama
Ju modele toka mbali ya pisha nijitiye
We need to follow the distant model we abandoned
Inaconganisha bantu
Bringing together the people
Wazehe wa kwetu yo maweye
The elders from our land
Wanasema na masemo yao
They speak with their idioms
Que tukamatane mukono na busayidiyane
Saying let's hold hands and unite
Ju ni desturi yetu
It's our culture
Ndugo kama juzi
Brothers like yesterday
Writer(s): Kevin Mulligan Copyright: Nagillum Music
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pandora_nature_charms2566
2021?
@thukukariuki
Ngai Baba!!!!!!!!! This is music for GOD and Angels
@mukekejembe8900
Watoto wa Africa children of Africa we must be one
@Drachte1
Elle est formidable cette femme.
@oh_rhythm
what a treat!
@drmpabo
2022!!! This is ancestry music
@kelvintymwaura5075
#AfrikaRising π°πͺπͺπΏππ°πͺπ°πͺπ―π―π―π°πͺπ°πͺπ°πͺ the QKing
@user-mx3gd3kq4c
Khabija nin
@AlistairOnesayiNhiwatiwa
dont understand a word but yeah i feel saved indeed here in zim
@MyAnnabell123
that's beutiful song ! My mom liked it :)