Zerb - Mwaki (feat. Sofiya Nzau) [Official Audio]

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[davidpapadopoulos]

“Mwaki” is a Kikuyu word that means fire. In the song, Sofiya Nzau sings about her dad, who is against her getting married. So she cautions her lover to vacate before her dad’s knowledge.

Na nīguo mūthee akoragwo mwaki (And the way my father is hot-tempered)
Na nīanjīrīte ndigakūhikie (He had told me not to marry you)
Anyona mūciī nīekūrakara (When he sees me home, he will get mad)
Nake arakara ye ndahotaga (And when he get’s mad he is uncontrollable)
No, no, no uthamire (You just have to vacate)
Mwanake, mwanake no, no uthamire (Young man, young man you must vacate)


Na nīguo mūthee akoragwo mwaki (And the way my father is hot-tempered)
Na nīanjīrīte ndigakūhikie (He had told me not to marry you)
Anyona mūciī nīekūrakara (When he sees me home, he will get mad)
Nake arakara ye ndahotaga (And when he get’s mad he is uncontrollable)
No, no, no uthamire (You just have to vacate)
Mwanake, mwanake no, no uthamire (Young man, young man you must vacate)

[jemimahwanyoro]

I live in italy today I got in the car, I switched on the radio and this Kikuyu song was playing I got shocked, I was as in, how is it possibile a song sang in kikuyu, my language playing on italian radio, so proud of you guys🎉

[guchigal]

the joy of hearing your mother tongue hit across the world in a song aptly called fuego....thank you Zerb for the beat and Sofiya for your beautiful voice (kinyira hau) 🔥🔥 🇧🇷🇰🇪

[BMA]

This song is more than just music; it's a journey into the depths of the soul. From the first note, it wraps you in its warmth and carries you through waves of emotion. Sofiya Nzau's vocals are like a beacon of light, guiding us through the darkness, while Zerb's production creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that's impossible to resist. Listening to this masterpiece is like discovering a hidden treasure; it touches something deep within, leaving me with goosebumps every time. Thank you for sharing this incredible piece of art with the world! 🌟🎵💖

[Goch]

*Lyrics Translation*
And the way my dad is FIRE (short tempered)
And he had told me not to get married to you
If he finds me at home he will be very upset
And if he gets upset he is unstoppable
Now, now, now, young man, you must relocate

*Lyrics Meaning*
My dad had warned me of getting married to you, but i did it anyway
Now that you don't want me anymore, am going back home
When he finds me home, he will be very upset with you and he will come from you. now the gal is advising his guy on the
only option is to migrate, relocate or leave the place otherwise his wrath or anger will rain on you

NB: The language used in the song has different dialects and people who speak the language tend to use euphemismus, speak in short forms, and parables
euphemismus examples:
"Mwanake" which means "A Young Man" or a "Teenager"
"Muthee" is "Old Man" but may be used to mean "Dad" depending on who is being addressed
*Mwaki" is "Fire" may be used to describe "Hot", "Temper", or even "Beauty"

Edit:
The lyrics is a fine description on how Fathers from this tribe are protective and no nonsense to their daughters when marriage issues are concerned. And also shows how they want only good men married to their daughters. its the same as "marriage by the gun in USA" if you know what that means

[ant-ohh]

wow my native language Gikuyu.... I rock with it like fire (mwaki 🔥) 🇰🇪 ... Zerb and Sofiya Nzau deserve their flowers.

[frankascent]

Kenyan music is really growing...this has a house vibe type of beat with kikuyu lyrics, a different genre from the music we consume yet its been well received

[wangechiclaire]

Proud kenyan here...heard this song passing by france being played by french guys. Music is universal. Felt great.

[lucillewamaitha]

Wow! So proudly Kikuyu right now!!❤️❤️ It's Mwaki!🔥🔥🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[benson_blxck]

This is a completely extraordinary sound We need more of this Kenyans in this particular language not swahili😂
Listening from Uganda 🇺🇬🥳🥳🥳

[lyricaltherapist]

Came across this song on tik tok and I just had to download it.. Being a luo yet I can vibe to this without even having to understand whatever it says man.., pure bliss🥃

[manuelmacharia]

I heard this song in an italian music channel and could not believe. What? a kikuyu song in italian tv channel. Thankyou sofie it is now a lullaby for my son.

[KikuyuMediaServices]

This is a masterpiece that deserves all accolades and a public holiday to celebrate and it should be played on all Kikuyu radio stations every hour for the next 1 year. Actually, it should be played before the prime news. Thank you.

[Sirehistory]

My mother is from the Kikuyu Nation. This song makes me visit my homeland in Nyeri, Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪

[ekimathi]

Guys, let's give this song the justice it deserves. I'm really impressed.

[autumnkim]

Andū a nyūmba rîu rûthiomi ruitū rūî nja ya mihaka. I'm dumbfounded by this song. Tomorrowland & IBiza should start benchmarking for show grounds, tondû maa, , , tuumaga mw🔥🔥ki! What an invention of performing arts!! Proud to be a Kikuyu, proud to be Kenyan! 🇰🇪

[gaalkrisz]

This track really needs an official video. F**** awesome. The vibe, vocal, everything.Goosebumps till the end. Greetings from hungary.🖐

[dennismuturi]

What more could i ask for??!!!EDM in my native language!!!🤗..C'moooon..What a way to welcome November 🎊 🎉🎉 Biiig tune. Loving #Zerb from Kenya🇰🇪

[EvaMae-hy]

Lyrics for whoever wants:

Na nigúo múthee akoragwo mwaki
Na nígúo múthee akoragwo mwaki

You are looking for ndigakúhikie on it
Na ní ajíríte ndigakúhikie

Anyone tortures a non-smoker
Anyona mucií niekúrakara

Nake arakara we dahotaga
Nake arakara we dahotaga

Núu, núu, but slowly
Noú, noú, no úthamire

Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú no úthamire
Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú no úthamire
Núu, núu, but slowly
Noú, noú, no úthamire

Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú, no úthamire
Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú, no úthamire
Na nigúo múthee akoragwo mwaki
Na nígúo múthee akoragwo mwaki

You are looking for ndigakúhikie on it
Na ní ajíríte ndigakúhikie

Anyone tortures a non-smoker
Anyona mucií niekúrakara

Nake arakara we dahotaga
Nake arakara we dahotaga

Núu, núu, but slowly
Noú, noú, no úthamire

Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú no úthamire
Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú no úthamire
Núu, núu, but slowly
Noú, noú, no úthamire

Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú, no úthamire
Mwanake, mwanake noú, noú, no úthamire.

[tinkertoke]

Just heard it here in the U.K. on Radio 1 & it’s 🔥 🔥🔥 It’s suitably titled. This will be huge x