Mafikizolo is an Afro-pop group/band from South Africa. It is made up of le… Read Full Bio ↴Mafikizolo is an Afro-pop group/band from South Africa. It is made up of lead singer/composer Nhlanhla Sibongile Mafu Nciza and songwriter/composer/singer Theo Kgosinkwe. Tebogo Benedict Madingoane (rapper) was shot dead in a road incident in 2004.
Their music is also influenced by kwaito and they have been credited with a genre called Kwela after their style of music. It has been described as kwaito-cum-marabi house music. Their music deals with pertinent social issues such as women and children abuse, poverty, the importance of education and the dangers of casual sex. They have performed all over Southern Africa and have a fan base all over the world.
Mafikizolo visits HIV/AIDS Care Centres and Youth Centres around the country and is heavily involved in community work and youth development through the Youth Development Troika of National Youth Commission, South African Youth Council and Umsobovu Youth Fund.
Their hit track "Ndihamba Nawe" which was inspired by Sophie Mgcina's 1960's recording of "Mmangwane" has been one of the most popular African songs of the 21st century. They have enjoyed more success with albums like Sibongile, Kwela, Van toeka af, Six Mabone.
Sibongile, Marabi, Morena, O tswa kae, Ubahlula Bonke, Mahkwapheni, Bangradesh, Ndihamba Nawe, Ndifuna Wena, The Journey, Sebenza, Loot, Goliwood, Msheli, Ndixolele, Ndashata, Sebuyile, Udakwa Najlo, Munt'omnyama, Gugo'thandayo, Dance Mood, etc

Nisixoshelani
Mafikizolo Lyrics

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Nisixoshelani
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka
Kanti nisixoshelani
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka

Iparty imnandi kangaka

Niwabizelan'amapoyisa
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka
Niwabizelani amapoyisa
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka

Sijaiva neMafikizolo hoho ho ho hoho ho
Mafikizoloho ho ho
Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho
Mafikizoloho ho ho
Mafikizolo ho ho

Thina siyilaba abangafuni ukuhamba
Sizohamba makuphum' ilanga
Siyilaba abangafuni ukuhamba
Sizohamba makuphum' ilanga
Nithi niyavala niyavala
Nivalela ntoni na iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka

Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho
Mafikizolo ho ho
Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho
NeMafikizolo ho ho

Hay hay hay hay hay
Sijaiva neMafikizolo
Hay hay hay hay hay
Sijaiva neMafikizolo

Iyowe ho iyowe
Sijaiva ne Mafikizolo
Iyowe ho iyowe
Sijaiva ne Mafikizolo

Leparty imnandi kangaka

Niwabizelani amapoyisa
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka
Niwabizelani amapoyisa
Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
Iparty imnandi kangaka

Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho
NeMafikizolo ho ho
Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho
NeMafikizolo ho ho

Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho
NeMafikizolo Mafikizolo ho ho

Overall Meaning

The song Nisixoshelani by Mafikizolo talks about partying and having a good time while questioning why people are not joining in the fun. The lyrics repeatedly mention a "party imnandi kangaka" which means a sweet party in Zulu. The group invites everyone to join in and enjoy the party, but at the same time, question why some people may not be interested in it. The mention of the police and asking them to join in the party also suggests that the party is not a harmful or illegal one.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics reveal that the group is Mafikizolo and they are inviting everyone to dance and have a good time with them. The repetition of "Sijaiva neMafikizolo ho ho" emphasizes the group's presence and their desire to party with everyone.

Overall, the song promotes partying, having a good time, and inclusivity by inviting everyone to join in the fun.

Line by Line Meaning

Nisixoshelani
What are we talking about?

Ho iparty imnandi kangaka
At a very good party

Iparty imnandi kangaka
A really good party

Kanti nisixoshelani
But what are we talking about?

Niwabizelan'amapoyisa
We were caught by the police

Sijaiva neMafikizolo hoho ho ho hoho ho
We are dancing with Mafikizolo (repeated rhythmically)

Mafikizoloho ho ho
Mafikizolo (repeated rhythmically)

Thina siyilaba abangafuni ukuhamba
We are those who don't want to leave

Sizohamba makuphum' ilanga
We will leave when the sun comes up

Nithi niyavala niyavala
You say you are dancing