: It emphasizes that sending messages through music is a core African tradition and rhythm.
Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: West NkosiKazet lyrics © Gallo Music Publishers
The complete lyrics for by Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens celebrate development and African tradition, using music to send messages across the continent.
Jika, wozaJika, woza, yawuz'umoyaJika, wozaJika, woza (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Jika, yawuz'umoyaJika, wozaJika
Ayi ku hluvukile ka hina n'winoAyi ku hluvukile ka gaza n'wino (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Ayi nga langutani sweswi kuna ti bazi (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)A hi tsakeni ku na switimela (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Eh hi hluvukile ku na ti bazi (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Eh tsakani we magaza (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Ayi ku hluvukile ka hina n'wino (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)
: The lyrics mention "buses and trains" (ti bazi, switimela), celebrating the growth and modernization within South African regions like Gaza.
AfricaUkujabula kwakhoKushukuma zonk'izizweAy, ukugiya kwakhoKujabulisa zonk'izintaba