There are several musicians and bands called Malaika.

1) Malaika LeR… Read Full Bio ↴There are several musicians and bands called Malaika.

1) Malaika LeRae Sallard, an R&B and house music artist who released the album Sugar Time in 1993. The album produced two hits on the Billboard Dance Charts - "So Much Love" (#5) and "Gotta Know (Your Name)" (#1).

2) A well known group is the South African. Afro-pop trio Malaika consisting of Jabulani Herald Ndaba, Matshediso Florence Mholo and Bongani Kevin Nchang. It was conceived with an inalienable contribution of one of South Africa’s most under-utilised producers of Kwaito Godfrey “Guffy” Pilane.

Malaika testifies to the power of three: the trio, generally possessing peerless elemental power in the history of pop music, consists of Bongani Nchanga, Jabu Ndaba, both battle-weary and hardened former original band members of the Stouters, and Tshedi Mholo, an innocent, church-going, unspoilt debutante former school teacher in the music world. For in the Stouters, with the accent on kwaito, Nchanga and Ndaba were decent boys trying to fit into something they were clearly not. And, accordingly, as fate would have it, they would not succeed. But, in a strange way, the duo was saved by this apparent failure of gold-cast, thunder-and-lightening awe voices of Nchanga and Ndaba. For, doubtlessly licking their pride at seeing lesser talented contemporaries raking the kudos and cash flow, they would go back to their roots to find themselves in the church where singing had always been part of their lives. Here the two discovered the astonishing heavenly voice of Mholo.

Appropriately, because Malaika, an Afro-pop band, that is, a perfect blend of post-kwaito, post-mbaqanga and neo-soul, that is the quintessence of Nu Afro-pop, unashamedly melodic, harmonious, always attempting to be soulful, a good dollop of singing and musicianship, along with one or two of their contemporaries, defines the early sound of 21st century South Africa. It’s a band that has, as Nu Afro-pop took its cue from late 70s to late 80s Afro-pop, moulded English back into the mix of a black pop a la bands of the late 20th century South Africa did.

Unfortunately , Jabu Ndaba has passed away

Malaika
Malaika Lyrics

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Malaika nakupenda malaika
Malaika nakupenda malaika
Ningekuoa malaika
Nashindwa na mali sina ningekuoa malaika
kindege kuwanza kidenge
Nami nifanyaje kijana mwenzio
Nashindwa na mali sina wee
Nakupenda malaika weee

Pesa za sumbua roho yangu
Pesa za sumbua roho yanguuu
Na mm nifanyeje kijana mwenzio
Nashindwa na mali sina weee
Nakupenda malaika
Malaika
Malaika
Nakupenda
Nakupenda
malaika
malaika
nakuuuuuupendaaaaaaa
nakupenda
(claps)
nakupenda
sema kugena

ngozi kuena
u have seen many shows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Malaika's song "Malaika" tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman named Malaika. He proclaims his love for her multiple times, repeating the phrase "Malaika nakupenda malaika" throughout the song. The man then expresses his desire to marry Malaika but is unable to do so due to his lack of wealth, saying "Nashindwa na mali sina ningekuoa malaika" (I am defeated by my lack of wealth, I would marry you, Malaika). He feels helpless and unable to provide for Malaika, despite his love for her.

The next part of the song goes on to describe how the man feels like a bird in a cage, unable to fly freely due to his financial constraints. He asks "Kindege kuwanza kidenge, Nami nifanyaje kijana mwenzio?" (The bird first builds its nest, what should I do, fellow youth?) He is struggling to figure out how to provide for Malaika and feels trapped by his lack of resources.

The song's repetition of "nakupenda malaika" emphasizes the man's deep love for Malaika, despite his financial struggles. The song is a reminder that love transcends material wealth and expresses the frustration and sadness that come with the inability to provide for a loved one. The lyrics speak to the universal theme of love and are relatable to many people who have experienced similar circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Malaika nakupenda malaika
My angel, I love you my angel

Ningekuoa malaika
I wish to marry you, my angel

Nashindwa na mali sina ningekuoa malaika
I am unable to marry you, my angel, because I lack wealth

Kindege kuwanza kidenge
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

Nami nifanyaje kijana mwenzio
What can I do, fellow youth

Nakupenda malaika weee
I love you, my angel

Pesa za sumbua roho yangu
Money troubles my heart

Na mm nifanyeje kijana mwenzio
What can I do, fellow youth

Malaika
My angel

Nakupenda
I love you

Malaika
My angel