Chaka Chaka started singing at 19 in 1985 when Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovered her in Johannesburg. Shortly after, her debut album "I’m in Love With a DJ", sold 35,000 copies, and the title track became an instant hit.
Songs like "I'm Burning Up", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland" and the ever-popular, "Umqombothi" immediately ensured Chaka Chaka's status as a star on South Africa's mbaqanga music scene.
Chaka Chaka had it tough growing up. Her father died when she was 11 and her mother, a domestic worker, brought up three daughters on her meagre 40 Rand a month salary.
She has two diplomas from the University of South Africa, one in adult education, another in local government, management and administration. She also studied speech and drama at Trinity College, London, qualifying in 1997.
Releasing hit after hit, Chaka Chaka's subsequent award winning albums include "Burning Up", "Sangoma", "Who’s The Boss", "Motherland", " Be Proud to be African", "Thank You Mr DJ", "Back on my Feet", "Rhythm of Life", "Who's got the Power", "Bombani ( Tiko Rahini), "Power of Afrika", "Yvonne and Friends" and "Kwenzenjani".
Chaka Chaka owns a limousine company together with her husband, Dr Mandlalele Mhinga, has her own music label and her own production company. She teaches literacy part time at the University of South Africa, sits on several boards of charitable organisations and NGOs, and serves on the board of the Johannesburg Tourism Company.
Throughout her illustrious career Chaka Chaka has met people like Nelson Mandela (singing at his 85th birthday party), the Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Oprah Winfrey.
Chaka Chaka's continuing legacy as "Princess of Africa" is a testament to her connection to everyday people as well as royalty. Whether she is performing for Kings and Queens, Presidents and First Ladies or corporate concerts; she always returns to those she loves - her fans and family of listeners in South African cities, townships and rural areas.
"Mama Africa", the late Miriam Makeba described her as "She’s my baby!", Hugh Masekela adds that Yvonne is "my mad niece". Legends Dolly Rathebe and Dorothy Masuka describe Yvonne's music as "something that all should listen to".
Every Woman needs a Man
Yvonne Chaka Chaka Lyrics
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How can you live without love
We need A place called home
And we all need somebody
How Can You live your life alone (your life alone)
]How can you live without love
We need A place called home
And we all need somebody (we need somebody)
You need someone to share your heart
When you're happy or sad
When things go well
Or things go bad
We need someone to love
Every woman needs a man
To love her all night long
Every woman needs a man
To hold her all night long
Every woman,
Every Woman needs a man
To love her all night long
Every woman
Every woman needs a man
To hold her all night long
How can you live your life alone
How can you live without love
We need a place called home
And we all need somebody
How can you live your life alone (your life alone)
How can you live without love
We need a place called home
And we all need somebody (we need somebody)
You need someone to share your heart
When you are happy or sad
When you're on the road
The night the is cold
You need someone to hold
Every woman
Every woman needs a man
To love her all night long
Every woman
Every woman needs a man
To hold her all night long
Every woman
Every woman needs a man
To Love her all night long
Every woman
Every woman needs a man
To hold her all night long
You need to be loved
You need a man
You need his wants and love
You need to be loved to somebody
How can you you live your life alone
How can you live without love
We need a place called home
And we all need somebody
How can you live your life alone (your life alone)
How can you live without love
We need a place called home
And we all need somebody (we need somebody)
Every woman needs a man
To love her all night long
Every Woman
Every woman needs a man
To hold her all night long
Every woman
Every woman needs a man
To love her all night long
Every woman
Every woman need a man
To hold her all night long
Every Woman
Every woman needs a man
To love her all night long
The lyrics of Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s song “Everywoman Needs A Man” speak about the necessity of love, companionship, and a place to call home that every woman craves. The verses start with questioning how someone can live their life alone without the warmth of love and a place to call home. The lyrics emphasize the importance of someone to share one's happiness and sadness, to be there when one is alone, and to hold them tight through the cold nights.
The chorus repeats that every woman needs a man, not just for love and companionship, but also to hold her and comfort her all night long. The final lines emphasize the importance of being loved and wanting someone, and that a woman needs a man to love her.
The song speaks to the universal human need for love and companionship, which is not limited to a particular gender. It recognizes that every person needs a place to belong and someone to share their life with. Overall, "Everywoman Needs A Man" is a celebration of love, companionship, and the precious moments that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
How Can You live your life alone
Living life alone is hard and we all need companionship
How can you live without love
Love is a fundamental human need and without it life is empty
We need A place called home
Having a home brings a sense of security and belonging
And we all need somebody
We all need someone to share our lives with
You need someone to share your heart
We need someone to share our joys and sorrows
When you're happy or sad
We need someone with whom we can share both good and bad times
When things go well
We need someone to celebrate our successes with
Or things go bad
We need someone to offer support during difficult times
We need someone to love
Love is a crucial aspect of life and we all need someone to love
Every woman needs a man
Women need men to love and hold them
To love her all night long
Women need unconditional love and affection from their partner
To hold her all night long
Women need physical comfort and embrace from their partner
You need to be loved
Everyone needs to be loved and appreciated
You need his wants and love
Having someone who desires you and loves you is important for a fulfilling life
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@kellymoesi6130
Gorgeous song 🎵 😍 ❤️ 💕 who is still listening 🎶 in 2024(
@user-fk9bp7zl4w
Aka times Namibia 🇳🇦 otjiwarongo
@ProVoiceLameck
If You still Listening in 2024 Hit That Like
@gifty4803
I had no idea this is how the lyrics are. I have been singing it wrong since childhood. Today; 18th March, 2024, I get to know and I love it 😊❤
@naaaddo2831
😂😂
@UsmanMohammed-kp6lb
It's Music of all the years.
@SelfMussing
Mashallah, I pray 🤲🏾 God to grants me my soul mate this 2023, Amen🙏❤️
@user-pp5hl1hl4u
This 2024 I still enjoy Chaka Chaka's songs.beaultfull.
@tinavuma9939
I have been looking for this song and decided to look on my YouTube Evey woman needs a man thank you Yvonne Chaka Chaka for bring back my childhood memories ❤
@isidorembianda7504
One of the greatest love songs ever made...Yvy