: A steady, danceable tempo driven by electric guitar and bass.
The title and central refrain, "," translates to " We are greeting you " or " We greet you " in Sotho.
The song is widely available on major streaming platforms and featured on various career-spanning collections: Marena (Reya Dumedisa) - Spotify Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens - Marena Reya Dumedisa
Released prominently on their 1988 album Paris – Soweto , the song is a vibrant anthem of greeting and unity. It features the group’s signature "groaning" basso-profundo vocals from Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde paired with the high-energy, multi-part harmonies of the Mahotella Queens. Key Themes and Lyrics
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