[Music] Sgwebo Sentambo – Impi Yamakhumbi

Fresh Release: A Masterpiece from the Heart of Maskandi

The South African music landscape continues to thrive as the exceptionally gifted singer-songwriter and highly respected artist, Sgwebo Sentambo, makes a grand return to the spotlight with the release of an impressive new single titled "Impi Yamakhumbi".

This highly anticipated song arrives as a fresh addition to the airwaves, showcasing a level of artistry that is both enchanting and technically proficient. Serving as the latest entry for the current year, the track follows a series of successful previous releases that have solidified the musician's standing as a formidable force within the industry. The composition flows with a natural grace, drawing listeners into a rich sonic experience that feels both deeply nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.

Regarding the song itself, "Impi Yamakhumbi" explores themes of cultural identity and resilience, utilizing powerful vocal harmonies and the intricate guitar plucking that defines the unique sound of the region. It is a track that speaks directly to the soul, offering a rhythmic narrative that is easy to get lost in. As for the man behind the music, Sgwebo Sentambo is widely celebrated for his authentic contributions to the Maskandi genre, having spent years perfecting a signature style that honors Zulu heritage while pushing the boundaries of folk music to reach a broader, modern audience.

This new release is a clear indication that the artist is in peak creative form. It is a polished, heartfelt contribution to the South African music catalog that fans and new listeners alike will undoubtedly cherish as the year unfolds.

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Sgwebo Sentambo Impi Yamakhumbi Lyrics:
Wena mfana uzoqhath'abantu
Uzoqhath'abantu
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi

Wena mfana uzoqhath'abantu
Uzoqhath'abantu
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi

Wena mfana uzoqhath'abantu
Uzoqhath'abantu
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi

Uthi wawukhon'eJeppe (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Uthi wawukhona kwaMashu (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Uthi wawukhon'eZola (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Uthi wawukhon'eMnambithi (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Uthi wawukhon'eNkandla (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Ihh thula mfan'uqhath'abantu (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalemp'eyaqeda abantu)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Wen'ukhuluma kanjani
Wen'ukhuluma ngalemp'eyaqeda abantu

Awu hheshe babhemu
Awu hheshe babhemu
Awu hheshe hheshe hheshe hheshe

Awu ngithi vimba nansi inunu kuhambani
Inje manununu
Ishumi lepondo nopondo
Bahlangan'uR30 mawuthanda
Awu madoda ihlahlamisi liphi

Ngithi hhayi bafana bami ngithi
Angiz'ukuzibonga kakhulu
Angifuni nje ukuzibonga kakhulu
Ngingaze ngimoshe ingoma yami

Engizokutshela khona nje ukuthi
Emadeskini
Ngokusemthethweni
Ngipheth'uMsam'umfo kaNdlovu
Indod'engisuka kude nayo

Ngipheth'uMaqhude
Umfo kaMkhize ebass guitar
Indod'eth'um'ushay'ubass guitar
Kuqathak'amaphuph'ejuba
Phezulu esihlahleni

Kanti kwikeyboardi
Sengish'ikeyboardi ngish'iorgani
IPlate leli elide leli
Uyalibona iplate leli

Ngipheth'uPhathaphath'umfo kaNgcobo
Ngimlanda phan'eMsinga
Indoda endala engagugi
Igqokan'elidala
Igqokan'elidala

Kwikostina ngipheth'uBafowethu
Umfo kaMkhize
Ukitaza yonk'indawo ekitazekayo
Yonke nje indaw'ekitazekayo
Indawo nje obonay'ukuthi
Uyajabula mawuthintwa kuyo
Ngokusemthethweni

Awu kanti kulead guitar esiginxini
Ngipheth'ijonga umfo kaZulu
Ngimlanda khona le kwaNongoma
Hhayi nkabi yam'uyalaz'udaba
Sebengakhuluma nje abakukhulumayo

Ngithi khuphuka Siyakanye mfo kaCebekhulu
Ngithi khuphuka Sakhile mfo kaDlondlo
Ngithi khuphuka King Shaka mfo kaBiyela
Mfowethu
Mzala wami
Mngani wami
Owakwethu wen'uyalwaz'udaba

Ngithi hhayi bafana bakithi
Angifun'ukuthi ngizibonge kakhulu
Ngingagcine sengiyimosha lengoma
Eh akukh'okuny'engizokusho
Ngaphandle kokuthi nje

Angifun'ukuba nezibong'ezintsha
Angifun'ukuba nezibong'ezintsha
Kodwa ke
Ngoba seniqalile niyangitalabha
Nizozithol'izibong'ezintsha
Ngiyaphela ke lapho ngqi

Uthi wawukhon'eJeppe (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Uthi wawukhona kwaMashu (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)

Mawukhuluma ngalezozindaba kuyof'abanye
Uthi wawukhon'eZola (Wen'ukhuluma kanjani)
Mhla kuf'abantu (wen'ukhuluma ngalempi)
Wazini ngempi yamakhumbi (Eyaqeda abantu)