Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (Harare, Zimbabwe, 22 September 1952 – 23 January 20… Read Full Bio ↴Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (Harare, Zimbabwe, 22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019) was a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and guitarist.

Mtukudzi released his debut single, "Stop After Orange," in 1975. Two years later, he began performing with the Wagon Wheels, a group who also featured Thomas Mapfumo. By 1979, he had left to pursue a solo career. Taking several of the band's musicians with him, he formed a new group, the Black Spirits. Their debut single, "Dzandimomotera," sold enough copies to qualify for gold record status. As a solo artist, Mtukudzi had his first successes shortly after Zimbabwe declared its independence in 1980. His debut solo album, Africa, included two hits: "Zimbabwe" and "Mazongonyedze." Mtukudzi has consistently balanced his musical career with his passion for film and drama. In addition to appearing in several documentaries on Zimbabwean music, including the BBC-produced Under African Skies and The Soul of the Mbira, he starred in Jit, the first film featuring an all-Zimbabwean cast. He also played a prominent role in, as well as composed and arranged the soundtrack for, Zimbabwe's second film, Neria. His work earned him a M'Net award for Best Soundtrack of 1992. Mtukudzi subsequently wrote and directed the musical production Was My Child (Plight of Street Children). With the accompaniment of the Black Spirits or the 12-piece supergroup Mahube, Mtukuduzi continued to tour and record.
The album Mahube was released in October 1998. The album Tuku Music, spent 11 weeks at the top of the CMJ New World Music charts. After the album's release, Mutukudzi toured the United States and Canada, along with Taj Mahal and Toumani Diabate and Baaba Maal, as part of Africa Fête 1999. The album Paivepo reached the top position on Zimbabwe's music charts the first week after its release in November 1999.

Shanda
Oliver Mtukudzi Lyrics

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Munemi nangarai mune dj
Munemi nangarai mune dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
Munemi nangarai mune dj honai
Nemi nangarai mune dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Wendi nangara iwe une dj seiko

Wendi nangara une dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika
Andiseki (andiseke)
Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)

Ndoshandira mhuri yangu
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume
Ndoshandira kurarama
Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana

Basa rangu kufara
Basa rangu kutamba varume
Basa rangu kuyimba
Basa rangu kufadza iwewe

Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Ndoshandira mhuri yangu
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume
Ndoshandira kurarama
Ndoshandira kurarama vasikana

Basa rangu kufara
Basa rangu kutamba varume
Basa rangu kuyimba
Basa rangu kushanda iwewe

Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika
Andiseki (andiseke)
Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)

Ndoshandira mhuri yangu
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume
Ndoshandira kurarama
Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana

Basa rangu kufara
Basa rangu kutamba varume
Basa rangu kuyimba
Basa rangu kufadza iwewe

Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Ndoshandira mhuri yangu
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume
Ndoshandira kurarama
Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana

Basa rangu kufara
Basa rangu kutamba varume
Basa rangu kuyimba
Basa rangu kufadza iwewe

Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
Nemi ndingarambe dj
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika

Andiseki (andiseke)
Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oliver Mtukudzi's "Shanda" are a call to action to get up and dance to the beat of the music. The song is primarily in Shona, but "shanda" translates to "work" or "dance." Tuku, as he was affectionately known by his fans, is urging his listeners to come together and have a good time by dancing and celebrating life. The repetition of "munemi nangarai mune dj" and "shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba" reinforces this message and encourages participation.

The second verse is a challenge to the DJ, asking why they aren't playing the music that will inspire people to dance. Tuku wants the DJ to help him get the crowd moving by playing the right songs. The rest of the song emphasizes the importance of Tuku's work as a musician, not just for himself but for his family and community as well. He takes pride in his music and uses it to uplift those around him.

In summary, "Shanda" is a catchy and upbeat song that emphasizes the importance of working hard and dancing to the music as a way to celebrate life. The song encourages participation and unity while recognizing the positive impact that music and dance can have on individuals and communities.

Line by Line Meaning

Munemi nangarai mune dj
Everyone come, let's dance

Munemi nangarai mune dj honai
Everyone come, let's dance here

(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
(dance my child, dance with energy)

Wendi nangara iwe une dj seiko
Why are you not dancing, you are a DJ

Wendi nangara une dj
Why are you not dancing DJ

Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika
You all are enjoying yourselves and I can't resist

Andiseki (andiseke)
I will not be left out

Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)
I am energized (dance)

Ndoshandira mhuri yangu
I will provide for my family

Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume
I will provide for my family, men

Ndoshandira kurarama
I will find peace of mind

Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana
I will find peace of mind, boys

Basa rangu kufara
I enjoy my work

Basa rangu kutamba varume
I enjoy my work, men

Basa rangu kuyimba
I enjoy singing

Basa rangu kufadza iwewe
I enjoy entertaining you

Nemi ndingarambe dj
Let's dance DJ

Ndoshandira kurarama vasikana
I will find peace of mind, girls

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OLIVER MTUKUDZI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@olgamuhwati

You are in the dj
Munemi nangarai mune dj

You are in the dj
Munemi nangarai mune dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

Where are you and where is the DJ?
Munemi nangarai mune dj honai

Stay with the DJ
Nemi nangarai mune dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
Wendi Nangara, how do you have a DJ?
Wendi nangara iwe une dj seiko

Wendi Nangara has a DJ
Wendi nangara une dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
I'm sorry for your work
Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika

laugh at me (laugh at me)
Andiseki (andiseke)

I respect someone (work)
Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)
I work for my family
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu

I work for my family, men
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume

I work for a living
Ndoshandira kurarama

I work for a living guys
Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana
My job is to be happy
Basa rangu kufara

My job is to play men
Basa rangu kutamba varume

My job is to sing
Basa rangu kuyimba

My job is to please you
Basa rangu kufadza iwewe
I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
I work for my family
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu

I work for my family, men
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume

I work for a living
Ndoshandira kurarama

I work for a living girls
Ndoshandira kurarama vasikana
My job is to be happy
Basa rangu kufara

My job is to play men
Basa rangu kutamba varume

My job is to sing
Basa rangu kuyimba

My job is to serve you
Basa rangu kushanda iwewe
I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
I'm sorry for your work
Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika

laugh at me (laugh at me)
Andiseki (andiseke)

I respect someone (work)
Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)
I work for my family
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu

I work for my family, men
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume

I work for a living
Ndoshandira kurarama

I work for a living guys
Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana
My job is to be happy
Basa rangu kufara

My job is to play men
Basa rangu kutamba varume

My job is to sing
Basa rangu kuyimba

My job is to please you
Basa rangu kufadza iwewe
I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
I work for my family
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu

I work for my family, men
Ndoshandira mhuri yangu varume

I work for a living
Ndoshandira kurarama

I work for a living guys
Ndoshandira kurarama vakomana
My job is to be happy
Basa rangu kufara

My job is to play men
Basa rangu kutamba varume

My job is to sing
Basa rangu kuyimba

My job is to please you
Basa rangu kufadza iwewe
I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)

I would also refuse to DJ
Nemi ndingarambe dj

(work hard my son work hard)
(shanda mwanangu shanda nesimba)
I'm sorry for your work
Kwenyu kumishando ndinoswika

laugh at me (laugh at me)
Andiseki (andiseke)

I respect someone (work)
Ndino remekedza wani (shanda)

All comments from YouTube:

@onipaba1

5y↑119

I'm Ghanaian. I don't understand the words. But this was one of my favourite songs back in varsity over a decade ago. It shattered my cold Canadian winter with the rhythmic warmth of Africa. Still listening in 2019

@IsaacZim544

3y↑8

Song title shanda it's a shona word which means work.

So the song just is saying work my child, work hard.

@tadiwanashechigowe9029

2y↑2

I’m curious to know how you came to know about this song

@troywilliams6439

@@IsaacZim544 gggggy

@manosdeperro

2y↑5

Same here, I'm from Mexico and I don't understand a word, but the feelings....

@veey4695

2y↑1

@@manosdeperro wooow thats so heart warming to hear♥️♥️♥️,,im from Zimbabwe myslf and i cry listening to hes music priceless

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@Lawyer1Cho

1y↑13

I remember when I was 10years, my mom used to play Oliver Mtukudzi a lot, I love almost all his songs and this is one of my favourite, it’s 02:59am, in the UK and I am listening to this song❤️🥰 still hits hard and it’s 2023❤️🥰

@bernadettemadondo7055

6y↑112

this is one inspiring song, I left Zim for greener pastures in SA, and left my two babies aged 8 and 7...alas God has seen me through it all; varsity is just two years away for the eldest. Shanda mwana...shanda nesimba !!
#singlemumdiaries!!! never lose focus

@tsidzohove7851

5y↑2

That's so sweet and endearing ❤

@giftmudzingwa6486

4y↑1

But why bro gore mwana

@mukomalavhu

4y↑1

@@giftmudzingwa6486 really?

@Coachjay99

3y↑50

Im 23 and this song keeps me going everyday of my life , l work hard knowing one day l will succeed. Thank you Tuku

@skhahncube6706

3y↑1

True work hard u"ll enjoy the benefit later

@owenbanda5517

Please translate for me

@Coachjay99

1y↑1

@@owenbanda5517 He is saying l will for my family .
Basa rangu kufara basa rangu kufadza varume ,basa rangu kuimba
My job is to sing and to make you happy .
Shanda mwana , shanda nesimba
Work child , work hard

Tired of typing lol

@robertmiyanda9028

2y↑11

Am a Zambian, grew up in Belvedere Harare. I first heard Tuku in 1998 & I've been listening to him since. I enjoyed the live concerts even more.

@zibusisoblessyzulu1050

29w↑3

Basa rangu ...kuimba

Basa rangu ...kutamba varuume

😢❤❤

@nokuthulaskhosana7981

32w↑2

Missing my late brother. He introduced me to this kind of music

@lungafilmz3214

10y↑105

God this song is breaking my heart and making me wanna cry, i feel the struggles of all the zimbabwean parents working hard to send their children to study overseas. Shandai nesimba guys and lets make em proud

@jethronare8654

nice one mdara

@nhlanhlanyika3291

5y↑1

😭

@ngoniemandaza2553

Pakaipa😪

@ngoniemandaza2553

Push mfana wangu..you're almost there✊

@user-og9bw5gg1j

31w

❤❤❤❤❤

@8barrecords933

41w↑3

First heard of this song in 2002 when I was 13. Fell in love with Tuku music which put more respect to Zim name in my heart. Being a Molobedu from SA, I say RIP my king. 21 years later here I am still searching for you music on YouTube, let's keep the legacy going

@user-cq4vj9li2y

38w↑1

Tuku waiwa dhara rezimbabwe sororai zvenyu samanyanga maigona you are my favorite Singer in zim music you are missed by your fans

@samuelbanda-zb5ko

38w↑1

Tuku was a great musician world over,let's keep on working hard while we are asking for God's blessings. Rest well the African legend Dr Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi. We shall meet one day in God's kingdom ❤

@Ad-Lo

11y↑38

The song is about the craft of the musical artist. He is singing about how his chosen profession - as an entertainer - is often perceived as being less respectable than other professions, yet the joy received by his audiences is equivalent to the joy experienced by recipients of the hard work of other professionals. When he talks about hard work, he is talking about how his calling is to use his talents and gifts to provide for himself and his family and that it brings many ultimate fulfillment.

@orlandytinga1081

esta musica esta um espetaculo

@kayem11

7y↑3

Thanks for clarifying the message in the song. Just loved the sound, arrangement, melody of the song without understanding a word of the language. Since then an unqualified Tuku fan. Good music touches the heart without appealing to cognition.

@janeadams9948

Adidas Love wow

@georgemavunga3966

2y↑1

Indeed. 'Munendinangara meti ijee?."...singing in his Korekore dialect of the Shona language....'You watch me perform and you think I am fooling around/doing something insignificant/not so serious?" This is a rhetorical question to which the answer, which Tuku does not directly give us is that when an artist is performing, he needs to be taken seriously because art is hard work like any other. He then goes on to explain the point in his own art and encourages all of us to work hard... vintage Tuku, a national philosopher...gone too soon! If only his son Sam had lived!

@holywomenofyeshua1538

5y↑18

Rest in peace sir, you have been entertaining me since I was a baby and you'll be entertaining me till I die. Maybe we sing together in heavens choir😭😭😭

@heathermavunga9267

4y↑7

He was supposed to sing at my wedding... Rest In Peace Samanyanga. Sometimes it is hard to believe you are gone.

@righteousmuchineuta259

50w↑2

Shanda fruit are waiting for us 😊2023

@bainganapeter7434

7y↑42

I don't know this language, I've never spoken it, but i can sing this song. love the Afri-Solo in it.

@welakaz485

6y↑7

Baingana Peter the language is called kore kore(Shona) he is saying we should all respect each other's professions and careers because they not only are important to us but to our families as well !

@tmakbawling23

12y↑18

i'm 14 years old and will always love Mtukudzi #LIVING ZIMBO LEGEND

@clarencemademutsa5352

1y↑1

You must be 24 now. I hope this song still means alot to you and guided you through your teen years.

@andlekeithsibanda6540

1y↑1

How is life now?

@zexiemarembo

44w

If you got through the pandemic you must be 24 and most likely a working adult now, this song will now speak to you more, than it ever did. Hope it inspires you the more.

@israelkudakwashegwasira5105

5y↑47

He had a song for every situation in life. RIP Samanyanga

@Khayabushprojects

5y↑1

yes he did

@tinashechibanda7601

3y↑1

True statement bluz

@TsitsiMuteti

3y↑1

Aaahhh Prefect muri pano

@israelkudakwashegwasira5105

3y↑1

@@TsitsiMuteti I'm all over Tuku music lol, how are you?

@phrenchvanilla

3y↑2

Taura hako SaZita. (My name is Kudakwashe as well!). Naro naro goredzva mukoma!

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@takudzwachipunza8947

7y↑66

I am a 20year old now, as I type this text. I am currently doing my studies abroad in the USA, listening to this track everyday just makes me feel at home once more, the fusion of the instruments and the vocals is more than I can understand. Now that I am away from mother I get to appreciate why she says to me, "mfana Tuku iLegend usadherere."

Thank You.

@olindarufo3041

7y↑1

takudzwa chipunza I feel you

@takudzwachipunza8947

Thanks Olinda, great knowing someone out there feels the same way. :-)

@olindarufo3041

7y↑1

iam also in the U.S.

@takudzwachipunza8947

thats great im in West Virginia, which State are you in?

@olindarufo3041

7y↑1

California

13 More Replies...

@successmike

3y↑7

In one of his interviews he was asked what he would like to do with his life. He replied "I haven't decided yet what I want to do with my life" 3 years later he checked out of the earth. What a humble way of saying music is my life.

@misstasha5769

He was a great man!!

@alexkidavi1455

Wow....this is a strong one 💪

@thandojijita3865

2y↑1

This is an amazing comment and super ,super ,super true

@mutendarosalanavho390

7y↑17

Guys reading all this comments and listerning to shanda . always makes me emotional and thnking abt evrythng ive worked so far i really understand what tuku really mean. my people we knw our cntry zim and da struggle but lets work wth all our strength. shanda mwana shanda nesimba

@concilelebosediba7681

8y↑28

This is more than just music, its a legendary display of passion and will. Tuku is the best of all time. #Samanyanga

@kayem11

12y↑11

I don't understand a single word in the song but can feel every single iota of the music running in one and all of the veins of the African animal in me. The phrasing of the guitar solo is simply a killer! Long live Tuku music!!!

@barnabaschiza1536

4y↑2

He is just encouraging people to work hard...just like he ...through his music and artistry.

@owenbanda5517

Same

@duarteadolfo2507

5y↑12

Tuku is the best and a legend of Afro-Jazz music.

@deankudzaitafira7635

5y↑9

This song motivated me to work hard and never gave up on my dreams.

@comfortmakamu5558

1y↑4

This is one of my favourites, the man was a God given gift to music! May his soul continue resting in peace!!

@augustinemakwangudze7710

6y↑18

Ok, the guitar ON POINT. DEAD ON!!!!!!! Living Legend

@Aphrodelight

5y↑2

But alas still a legend from heaven's gates

@clemencianamukenge8406

5y↑5

You lived a life of a legend...you lived to serve the people...you are respected...May the Almighty remember all the great things you did and exalt you to his eternal home

@durreltatendamwanjira6669

5y↑9

2019 I still here.l love the song .It reminds me of my late Grandfather (Kenneth Mwanjira)

@samanyangawestraightalk-uq3ug

31w↑1

That moment when u are in diaspora working your a$$ off for the betterment of your family's future! 😢😢😢😢 tosimbiswa na Tuku!!!

@kwabenaosafo-buabeng6730

7y↑15

I like the jazzy feel to this music. Tuku you are really a great African Musician of our time

@MSY1956

12y↑10

Yes Sir. This is a masterpiece with the very best; besting the best of them - Sadao Watanabe, Earl Glugh, Groover Washington, etc from heart of Africa. Oliver I am proud to have you as my African brother. Yes Sir! Every chord from your guiter throbs through my veins. I love you man.

@lordlumbe

3y↑9

Does anyone know who played the piano or keyboard on this track? I've always been a guitarist, but bowed my head in the deepest respect to pianists/keyboard ists who give our art it's soul.

@munashenyajeka5479

2y↑1

The keyboards were played by Oliver Mtukudzi's former band member named Richard Matimba

@magumbo2898

14w↑1

The instruments keep me coming back for more ❤

@khathutshelosekhwari5861

6y↑16

2018 Still Relevant am i Alone here ?

@mukukachilalika1564

You are not alone

@onipaba1

2019

@mawisa4life

2y↑2

Listened to this song as a kid without understanding the message but now as adult it hits different especially with life being so hard nowadayz. RIP Tuku🕊🕊🙏🏿

@anywaysimbarashemapiye8465

33w↑1

One of e Best piece of Artistry from e Legend.

@tawandamarara8424

3y↑4

The instruments in this track...hmmm. great arrangement, great music, to make a fabulous song.

@colliuschiruka481

1y↑2

Munendinangara muneti ijeee

@mulenganamuyemba4231

1y↑1

Youll always stay in our hearts Tuku, great man,great music

@feedigli

10y↑15

Thanks so much for opening the lyrical meaning; you know something's real when the deeper you look, the more there is to see. Love tuku music.

@elizabethzulu3510

4y↑4

Zambia is still in love with Tuku. His music lives on❤️✨

@samanthaelizatickey6938

6y↑15

2018 still with u baba veZimbabwe luv u.

@brianmagede8882

5y↑4

My hero...my inspiration...you persevered Tuku until all worked well and now the whole world is dancing to you works...Living Legend

@clemencianamukenge8406

5y↑6

The Greatest Zimbabwean Musical lengend ever, has passed on...May his soul rest in eternal peace. I hope he sings to the angels i heaven...you'll be greatly missed, but never forgotten. We will always love you Tuku.

@thabokagiso5555

8y↑5

ONE OF MY BEST SONGS,,,,,OLIVER MTUKUZI IS ROBERT KELLY OF AFRICA

@molatodimolotsi5335

😂😂😂😂😂

@donneafy3405

this man is legendary than r kelly .his lyrical content ohh i only wish if u understand and he does it song after song plus with more than 60 albums on his belt .talking of music genius

@roselinamuzerengizimbabwe5007

5y↑1

He is not R. Kelly he is Oliver Mtukudzi of Zimbabwe

@nig21kuziva

5y↑16

Zororai Murugare Samanyanga

@helenmwale1987

Madzibaba tererai kuchemwa kurikuibwa uku 😢😢

@mrt3669

5y↑6

Gem of a song, esp 0:01 to 1:40 💣💥
Wish I could get my hands on the instrumental

@calvinkodongo7880

5y↑3

On top of the scale. Hot and exceptional. This is a classic piece from the Legend. Those fingers strum the guitar with prowess. Shanda mwana. I know i may not get to listen to another great as this Son of Africa but am happy still. All is well. Rock in the heavens brother

@duduziledube5714

7y↑11

tuku is a legend

@mukukachilalika1564

6y↑5

2018, i love this song though i know very few shona words. Tuku you are the greatest.

@ellengezana7184

4y↑1

The Legend himself Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi love the beat the guitar 🎸 the words so inspirin wat a talented humble man ...wil forever remembered too late fo me wanted to invite u on my wedding day so sad that u ar nomore😭😭😭no one can replace u yo music 🎶 was awesome inspiring the 🎸 how u played it eish forever love yo music haipere kunakidza frm generation to generation wil forever love yo music

@ruvimboshumbanhete7328

7y↑42

anyone listening to this song 2017# got soul

@hermandube161

I got soul then, just like you buddy. Great song

@chibabachihombe2728

7y↑1

ndinoremekedza wani,, shanda nesimba

@sami1987hikmat

EVERYDAY!!!

@mwangu6038

5y↑1

2018 clocking in

@jonathanjoni6801

5y↑7

lets make Zimbabwe great again.

@Aphrodelight

5y↑5

Aaawww Tuku😥😥. We will continue to shanda nesimba

@mawisa4life

3y↑2

Inspirational and motivational classic.... love from 🇿🇦

Rest easy legend 🙌🏿

@lukamako9924

5y↑4

I remember some time back when this man had live performance in Zambia, Baba vakainda kuno zvi onera vega .... We have those pics here in Lusaka with TUKU, I have even missed daddy, he died in 2001 three years after that live performance you gave us in the 90s eyyy.... Now you are gone too rufu ndi madzongonyedze

@fidelismatiashe4979

5y↑1

can you please help me with the opening lyrics for this song. I dont get them. Only the opening lines?

@lukamako4060

@@fidelismatiashe4979 chorus:
You looked at me with an eye of jealous, why??
Women in background: (Work hard my son work hard......)
Verse
I work for my family, I work to make a living, my work is to be happy, my work is to dance, my work is to sing and my work is to make you happy.....

@fidelismatiashe4979

5y↑1

@@lukamako4060 Thax but i am asking for actual shona lyrics. Ndatambura

@lukamako4060

@@fidelismatiashe4979 Oho I don't have than also

@fidelismatiashe4979

5y↑1

@@lukamako4060 i got it here.The line goes " munendinangara muneti ijeee seiko?'

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@sibusiaiwekamuchenga3194

8y↑7

this song always reminds me of my father oh, i miss you father.rest in peace my dear dad!!!@!

@nyathinemadzivhanani6593

8y↑1

This song and plenty other songs remind me of my dad too. He passed on too.

@linda.t.muchuchuti9169

6y↑6

yaaaah Superstar...this song haipere panonaka... 2018 still enjoying it

@prospermandengu382

5y↑6

#LEGEND. well mastered, great rythm. RIP Samanyanga, your music shall live forever

@Edwineddy23

6y↑5

Some pple..who clicks dislike on such a lovely song. Tuku ungumdala mdala yooo

@samiebaby100

5y↑8

This song makes me emotional. Its 23:32, studying for exams, a bit demotivated, but i HAVE to make it

@daviraialbertshoko9515

4y↑1

Hope you passed!

@kekemoetimaxx6113

39w↑1

Much respect to you Tuku🙏

@andrewkgomotso8749

7y↑9

Can't stop listening to this song

@janeadams9948

Andrew Kgomotso me too

@jimmysegage6740

4y↑1

I was willing to meet him personally but unfortunately God called earlier. But I can't complain he left us good music.

@tashiemash

12y↑4

the title means work. its just saying work hard and he is saying he works to survive , to sing; make us happy with his music etc. so just encouraging hard work to all :)

@tracyndlovu1698

RIP

@natheben6977

5y↑2

The afro jazz and all those elements - who will carry on with the legacy? Rest well baba. Tashaikirwa shuwa

@keeganlupunga2874

7y↑2

therms up to oliver he reminds me of my daddy and sister rest in peace

@mikemuponda1781

8y↑2

Explosive Jazz meets the soul - legit legend

@lyricalgee766

5y↑2

25 January 2019. This was my favourite song personally
Rest in peace Tuku. Ur music lives in on

@hendrickmokoteli6016

11y↑4

this guy is the father of hem all joh(street kid)

@totolondon

11y↑2

zimbabwe national hero ,love u mukoma tukus

@thomaschipula5045

Prophetic

@happyntobeko226

Yooooo. He is a South AFRICAN LEGEND TOOO..... ILL ALWAYS HAVE HIS PIC IN MY EYES PERFOMING AT JAZZ FESTIVALS.....THIS IS MY LOVE, MY DAD, MY INSPIRATION. LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF MTUKUDZI LONG LIVE

@janewaihenya5719

5y↑3

May the good lord keep him in a safe place 🙏🙏

@tedoex

12y↑4

This song reminds of driving to Gutu with my family!!!!!! i love it!!! thanks!!!

@rockythemerocky1622

3y↑1

Didn't have to say too many word, but the 🎶🎶🎶 speaks for itself 2021 #rip legend

@moyosimboti5793

5y↑2

Ngatishandei guys, baba vakasiya vatipa mashoko makuru, go well tuku

@mwangu6038

6y↑3

Shanda mwana,Shanda nesimba ,SHANDA!

@ferdinandfungainyamakupe6580

3y↑1

he is simply saying although music is fun to listeners it is a profession to the musician. 'entertaining people through dance and song is my livelihood'

@nyashamajoni7735

50w

Well said...

@davidmanjate1380

5y↑2

Rest in peace father of nation we will remember you in the and the world father. your dreams came true and had lived on it, youself soo Mugabe out of his regime and we stil live with hope that that president would give a peace por zimbabwe freedom and free we think into that the new president will take carfully controly ever solder and and every people going to feel how is good to be zimbabwean people. peace peace and peace for your soul Mtukusi.

@samanthachiduku6674

9y↑6

i absolutely love this song

@fidelismatiashe4979

can you please help me with the opening lyrics for this song. I dont get them. Only the opening lines?

@jnyahora

4y↑2

Fidelis Matiashe Hanzi “munendinangara imi muneti ijee?’ You look at me do you think it’s a joke?

@liondamhonda3905

5y↑3

One of my favs. Rest In Peace dear legend

@omodemeta

12y↑3

Thank you for the response. It makes his music so much more meaningful if I have an idea of what he is doing. I loved his other song Raki before I got the translation, but now it means even more to me! Thanks!

@duttychris

6y↑3

Mtukudzi music is timeless 🤔

@tampe1006

5y↑2

the phenom ..
RIP LEGEND

@theos9520

5y↑2

He music will live on forever

@rutendo8292

5y↑8

RIP Tuku 😩😪😪💔💔💔

@magumbo2898

3y↑1

This song hey hey ...I am just here for the instruments

@engineers._without_boundaries

5y↑1

2019.cool contemporary jazz type of Earl Klugh(tropical legs),Abdul Ibrahim (mannenberg) and still listening to this piece of art here in Wellington

@zvikomboreromutemajirichon3417

Whenever l listening to this song it makes me miss you Dr Tuku and l also my Daddy keep on resting in peace makatisiya tiri tega tichanyaradzwa nani koo😭

@amandandlovu8396

9y↑6

i love with all my heart

@malvinchadzamira7197

Amanda Ndlovu he is a national treasure

@batsiraikarimupfumbi1417

3y↑1

This song !!!!,rest in peace samanyanga Nzou

@derekmutasa657

Tuku music will live forever, musician of a life time we've go there. I have been looking for his song which goes like, "Kushanda nesimba, hazvigumiri ipapo....pepukai,,,ngwarai,,,,hazvigumiri ipapo......" Anyone with the corrrect song title so that i better my search.

@tarimakina9835

11y↑1

Beautiful, just beautiful. Speaks to the soul.

@SHAPIDO1

5y↑2

RIP.....Legend

@katlehophenduka2840

26w↑2

Guys, please be courteous and give us a translation of the song's lyrics.

@olgamuhwati

@carowanja

2y↑1

Gorgeous song

@humbulanimufamadi8543

Legend my favourite artist in the world....... continue rest in peace tuku ..... you will always be in my heart ....Legend😍😍😍😍

@danielmaleselatshitaunzi8093

5y↑3

I don't hear what this guy saying but this track nice nice one

@philltchigiya1229

Who remembers this sound track on Radio Zimbabwe paKwaziso Kubingelelana?

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