Mwile
Mokoomba Lyrics


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omwile walengelelye
Mwile walengelye
Okandanda walengelelye
Mwile walengelelye
Oyaya Mwile walengelelyeeee oyaya
Mwile walengelelye

Mpwebo nakule kumina minonga
kanike bika unengula
tunenzila binzombo
ya yaaaa!
Yangesonange yee...
yangeee njinayeee...

Ohh njinayeee
Njinaye wo
Onjinayeee
Ohh njinayeee wo!
Ohh linayee'tangweletu
Linayee wo




Ohh kwasala'lahamene
Linaye wo

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Mokoomba's song Mwile is in Nyanja, a Bantu language predominantly spoken in Zambia and Malawi. The repetitive phrase "Mwile walengelelye" speaks of a character named Mwile, who is being described or called out to. It seems that this is a celebration or tribute to Mwile, as other characters and activities are mentioned alongside his name. The lyrics indicate that Mwile is admired and important to those who are singing about him. The use of repetition and the escalating energy in the delivery of the chorus add to the sense of excitement and celebration.



The verses of the song are more difficult to interpret, as they include a mix of Nyanja and other African languages. The lines "Mpwebo nakule kumina minonga / kanike bika unengula / tunenzila binzombo / ya yaaaa!" are in Tonga, a language spoken in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi. The words are more challenging to translate, but seem to describe dancing and the enjoyment of music. The repetitions of "yangee sonange yee" and "njinayeee" reinforce the idea of celebration and fun. The last line mentions "kwasala'lahamene", which may be a reference to a place, person, or event. Overall, the song's lyrics express joy and appreciation for life.


Line by Line Meaning

omwile walengelelye
Mwile is coming, drumming heavily.


Mwile walengelye
Mwile is coming, drumming heavily.


Okandanda walengelelye
Okandanda is coming, drumming heavily.


Mwile walengelelye
Mwile is coming, drumming heavily.


Oyaya Mwile walengelelyeeee oyaya
The excitement is building, Mwile is coming, drumming heavily.


Mwile walengelelye
Mwile is coming, drumming heavily.


Mpwebo nakule kumina minonga
We are dancing to the rhythm of the drums.


kanike bika unengula
Let's stand up and sing.


tunenzila binzombo
We are expressing our joy.


ya yaaaa!
We are celebrating!


Yangesonange yee...
Let's sing with all our hearts...


yangeee njinayeee...
...until we reach the final chorus.


Ohh njinayeee
Oh, this song!


Njinaye wo
It is coming again.


Onjinayeee
It is coming again.


Ohh njinayeee wo!
Oh, this song! It is coming again.


Ohh linayee'tangweletu
Oh, let's dance together.


Linayee wo
Let's dance together.


Ohh kwasala'lahamene
Oh, let's have fun together.


Linaye wo
Let's have fun together.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abundance Mutori, Coster Ndaba Moyo, Donald Moyo, Mathias Muzaza, Miti Mugande, Trustworth Samende

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