Formed between 2002 and 2007, the group began its professional career in 2008. Their performance at the Music Crossroads InterRegional Festival (IRF) in Lilongwe, Malawi,[9] won them a European tour and they recorded their first album, "Kweseka".
Their second album, Rising Tide, was produced by the Ivorian singer Manou Gallo.
In February 2017, Mokoomba released its self-produced third album Luyando on Germany’s OutHere label, a stripped-down, mostly acoustic album that took their sound in a new direction.
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Welelye
Mokoomba Lyrics
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katu'keni
Kuhumbila kule,kule
kusinga'nyeka Vamawa bvinazhula
vamawa'tikaliye
kumbukanavo
Tichiteniva'pano,teti'wamiziwe
Ngonde inahete yakukina'mose
katu'keni.
Vamawa'tikaliye kumbukanavo
Nichani chamene
ukumbika Wona benango
beve'bawamiziwa.
Tonse tusobeleee!
Wewo'uganiza chanii!
Valakadumba kadumba,
valakadumba'dumba yoo.
Welelye welelye welelye.
The lyrics of Mokoomba's "Welelye" are in Tonga and are about a celebration of life and unity in their community. The song opens with the line "Ngonde inahete yakukina'mose katu'keni," which means "the Ngonde drums are calling us, let's come together." The call to come together is repeated in the line "kuhumbila kule, kule, kusinga'nyeka," which reminds us that we are not alone and should celebrate our community.
The song further goes on to exalt the spirit of togetherness and calls for people to join in the celebration. The line "vamawa bvinazhula, vamawa'tikaliye, kumbukanavo" means "let's dance together, let's eat together, and let's celebrate together." This line emphasizes the importance of celebrating life and the joy that comes with togetherness. The song also reminds people of their connection to their ancestors and their traditions, with the line "nichani chamene ukumbika wona benango, beve'bawamiziwa" meaning "we remember our forefathers, we walk in their footsteps, and we respect their traditions."
Overall, "Welelye" is a joyous song that celebrates the unity and togetherness of the community, and exalts the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ngonde inahete yakukina'mose katu'keni.
The river is flowing and it is moving fast.
Kuhumbila kule,kule kusinga'nyeka Vamawa bvinazhula vamawa'tikaliye kumbukanavo.
People in Vamawa village are dancing joyfully and without inhibition.
Tichiteniva'pano,teti'wamiziwe.
We are standing here and we won't back down.
Welelye welelye welelyeee.
This is a joyful celebration and we are having fun.
Nichani chamene ukumbika Wona benango beve'bawamiziwa.
We are thankful for our ancestors who paved the way for us to celebrate and dance.
Tonse tusobeleee! Wewo'uganiza chanii!
We are all dancing and having fun! What are you thinking?
Valakadumba kadumba, valakadumba'dumba yoo.
This is the sound of the joyful celebration and dancing.
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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