Thomas Gandanga Mukanya Harricane Hugo Muchadura Mapfumo .I still personally arguably believe Thomas Mapfumo is way ahead of all Zimbabwean musicians. His music is unique and meaningful.
So sad that most of the guys who did this album are no more. May their dear souls rest in eternal power. Ashton, Everson, Sam, Sebastian, Allan, Lancelot etc. Makaenda nezvipo zvenyu mukatisiira nhaka
And you hear South Africans saying Zimbabwe did nothing during their anti-apartheid struggles, yet he composed 2 tracks in the mid 1980s which criticize apartheid and Renamo-inspired conflicts in Mozambique. If one listens to his 1986-7 songs 'Tongosienda' which openly called for the destruction of Botha and his regime, and 'Zimbabwe-Mozambique' they could tell that we were concerned about them being under the apartheid regime, let alone this one vanhu vatema 'black people' calling for African unity.
I remember when I was grade 3 in the year 2000, pa izomugidho Erick Night na John Phiri vachidzirova idzi. Thomas Mapfumo he is one of the greatest musicians of all time in Zimbabwe.
Lyrics and analysis "Vanhu Vatema" (Black people), released in 1994, is a powerful rallying cry for unity among African nations. The lyrics emphasize the strength found in solidarity, urging Africans to stand together to overcome numerous challenges. It highlights the importance of unity in growing ensuring food security and achieving economic stability through concepts like a single currency. The song also addresses the divisive impact of discrimination and the need for a unified voice to be heard globally. Vakomana kana tiri tose iwe Brothers, if we stand united yahondeee ahondeeeeee (traditional chant) Tinokunda nhamo dzakawandaaaa | We'll overcome many challenges Africa kana tiri tose iwee Africans, if we stand united Tinokudza mhuri yedu yose We'll raise our families Africa kana takabatana iwe Africans, if we're united mhuri yedu yese inoguta Our families will have enough to eat kana mari yedu ikabatana iwe If we come up with a single currency Tinotenga chinhu chakakoshaa We'll buy something valuable Tikataura nezwi rimwe chete iwe If we speak in one voice Nyika dziri kure dzinotinzwa the world will hear us
Our country was still better isat yopondwa pandwa nembwa idzi shame....eric John pamutinhimira we salute guys...ndomakore ana marshall munhumumwe na mbereko..zhakata mugove ephat mujuru kamuraramiro haaa vakomna
Zimbabwe's Greatest that's all I can say .. Uncle Mkanya you're untouchable unbearable, undisputed Legendary and iconic figure ... your music shall live forever Zvirwere my fvrat Mukanya Song 🎵
this song talks about plea to Africans to unite.this is an old song(1990s) and today this number makes sense now for we fight xenophobia and corruption in SA.militants in Mozambique ,high corruption and tribalism in Zimbabwe .coups in guinea and Burkina Faso.sudan theres chaos.nigeria forever has isis Africans are dying in seas crossing to Europe to be slaves.
Those days the group had two visible stars Thomas Mapfumo and Ashton Sugar Chiweshe. Ashton will never be matched on that lead guitar. Then you have one of my favorite musicians Lancelot Mapfumo. The guy OWNS the congas. He injects a flavor to the music that gives it that extra kick. This my favorite period of Mapfumo when Ashton was around. That Album is special to me. And this song's message and arrangement is up there with his best works
+Lovemore Banda Thank you for mentioning Lancelot Mapfumo. I totally agree with you that he adds that extra something, and not just on the congas, but also in handclapping. He is a genius.
@@krismusar4891 A great man indeed. Is there any other source of info about him panet or anywhere, a book, or the guitar he played, interviews, pictures etc?
2022 when things are getting tough in SA. disunity ., xenophobia in mzansi & tribalism in Zimbabwe.coups, militants and corruption across africa .many Africans dying crossing to Europe ( modern slavery) 😭😭😭😭😭
Lived in UK for yrs..but a few yrs bck, I came back to Africa, somewhere near Zimbabwe... I promised myself I wasn't going to get old in Europe...Dzokai guys..Africa ndizvo
This song so great I always say it was ahead of its time. almost all musical instruments available at the time were used on this to create a blend so good. The Brass at the end of the song really does it for me. great song !!
I was three years old when this video came out payaibuda pa tv ndaingonzwa hangu number asi ndakura kudai kuiona ndikufunga kuti those ladies backing up are beautiful hari kuwira mu gore risipo but i love this song too much
one of my best. ohh Mukanya, i cant stop watching the video over and over again. the dances etc. u are a cut above the rest. you remind me of my FATHER ( JACK DZINGWE). the dances, the looks, black pants and white shirt, oooh, long live gandanga...
I attended his live show at Kimberley Reef hotel, Bindura in Dec 1993 just after finishing my Alevels. Priceless memories with this GURU & GOAT 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
2023....I fail to play this video once. I play it several times. On 4min 30 seconds the business of the video/song gets really serious. I love this music!
