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
Ofana Nawe
Mafikizolo Lyrics
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Baby akekho ofana nawe (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Woye hoye aha (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Baby akekho ofana nawe
What are you doing over there oh baby
You should be over here
No more waiting in the talk or baby
Nobody fit to take your place eh
If them try i say no press eh
Nobody fit to take your place eh
If them try i say no press oh
Nobody but (You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
Nobody but (You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
Get my bless kiya kuranza baby
Kiya kuranza baby (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Kiya kuranza baby
Baby you run me crazy (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Kiya kuranza baby (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Kiya kuranza baby
Cause your life smell like champagne (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi titilala (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi titilala ah
My baby makes me feel
Makes me go akekho omunye ofana nawe baby yo
And the loving that you're giving me overflows
Ngifun' ukuba nawe wedwa nguwena kuphela
Nguwena kuphela akekho onjengawe
There's no one who treats me better like you do
My baby you treat me better ho
Treat me better
Kiya kuranza baby
Kiya kuranza baby (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Kiya kuranza baby
Baby you run me crazy (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Kiya kuranza baby
Kiya kuranza baby (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Kiya kuranza baby
Cause your life smell like champagne (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi titilala (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi titilala (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Ngiyaqala mina ukuthanda intombi ngalendlela
I've never seen a woman like you
Don't want nobody but I want you
Baby you're the best
You're the best above the rest
I see (Aha)
Kanti untomb enjani baby
Awufani nabanye eh
(You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
Nobody but (You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
(You you you you you)
Get my bless kiya kuranza baby
Kiya kuranza baby
(Baby akekho ofana nawe)
(Baby akekho ofana nawe)
(Baby akekho ofana nawe)
(Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi titilala (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
Titi titi titilala (Baby akekho ofana nawe)
The lyrics of Mafikizolo’s “Ofana Nawe” (which means “there's no one like you” in isiXhosa) revolve around the idea that the singer's lover is irreplaceable. The song starts off by declaring that there is nobody like the singer's lover, and that they like the way they are. The singer further reiterates that nobody can take their place and that their love overflows.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "baby akekho ofana nawe," emphasizing that there is no one like their lover. The verses also include some Xhosa and Zulu phrases, which add to the song's cross-cultural appeal. In between the lines, the singer compliments their partner, saying that their life smells like champagne and that they are the "best above the rest." The song ends on a sweet note, with the singer declaring their love and admiration for their partner.
Overall, "Ofana Nawe" is a romantic song that praises the singer’s lover for their unique qualities and their love that exceeds all else.
Line by Line Meaning
Woye hoye aha
Oh yeah, let's go
Baby akekho ofana nawe
There's nobody like you, baby
What are you doing over there oh baby
Why are you over there instead of with me, baby?
You should be over here
Come over here with me
No more waiting in the talk or baby
We've talked enough, act on it now
I like the way you are
I love everything about you
Nobody fit to take your place eh
No one can replace you
If them try I say no press eh
Don't worry, I won't let anyone else try
Nobody but (You you you you you)
There's no one but you
Get my bless kiya kuranza baby
You have my blessing, baby
Baby you run me crazy
You drive me crazy, baby
Cause your life smell like champagne
You bring luxury and excitement to my life
Titi titi titilala
Nonsense words
My baby makes me feel
You make me feel so special, baby
Makes me go akekho omunye ofana nawe baby yo
There's no one else like you that makes me feel this way, baby
And the loving that you're giving me overflows
I feel so loved by you that it overflows
Ngifun' ukuba nawe wedwa nguwena kuphela
I want to be with you and only you, you are the one for me
Nguwena kuphela akekho onjengawe
There's no one else like you
There's no one who treats me better like you do
No one treats me better than you
My baby you treat me better ho
You treat me so well, baby
You're the best above the rest
You're better than anyone else
I've never seen a woman like you
You're one of a kind
Don't want nobody but I want you
I only want you
I see (Aha)
I understand now
Kiya kuranza baby
You have my blessing, baby
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Shaddy Ranx
on Mafikizolo
What's the title of the song guys? Ngiyidinge ngayiswela bantu
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on Ndihabmba Nawe
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Nkumbu
on Emlanjeni
Dont know the meaning
Mosimanegape Kartel Sam
on Saka Harabe Bone
i ril need the lyrics for saka harabe bone_mafikizolo!!..pls!!