My parents had a Miriam Makeba album in the house and I used to
listen every day. I’ve loved listening to her version of ‘Malaika’ for
most of my life. The words are in Swahili and translate as follows:
Angel, I love you angel
Angel, I love you angel
and I, what should I do, your young friend
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
Little bird, I think of you little bird
and I, what should I do, your young friend
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
credits
from Mzansi,
released September 1, 2013
Written by Fadhili William
Produced by JB Arthur and Wouter Kellerman
Flute – Wouter Kellerman
Vocals - Eunice Harris
All track programming (Percussion, Kora, Ngoni) - JB Arthur
Guitars - Erik Paliani
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