Danya Devs brings a joyful promise of marriage to life. The lyrics tell the story of a man claiming his bride with pride and tradition. Danya writes the words, while he and KingLee Beats create the beat.
Released: January 23, 2026
Abakhongi
Danya Devs • From “Bayede”
Bayede’s Abakhongi Zulu Lyrics English Meaning
Danya mentions sending Ndu and Sjava as negotiators, a playful nod to real-life figures in Zulu culture. The line ‘You’re beautiful like a doll, darling, they say Barbie is jealous now’ adds humor and charm. He describes physical affection with warm, direct images like soft hands and a 360 turn.
Uyabona wena ngizok’shadaYou see, I’m going to marry you,
Lesimatsatsa ngizosithathaI’m going to take this beautiful girl.
Ngizothumela abakhongiI’ll send the traditional negotiators,
Kuzoba uNdu noSjavait’ll be Ndu and Sjava.
Uyabona wena ngizok’shadaYou see, I’m going to marry you,
Lesimatsatsa ngizosithathaI’m going to take this beautiful girl.
Ngizothumela abakhongiI’ll send the traditional negotiators,
Kuzoba uNdu noSjavait’ll be Ndu and Sjava.
Inhliziyo yami daliMy heart, darling,
Igxuma njenge nyamazanejumps like a deer.
Umuhle unodoli daliYou’re beautiful like a doll, darling,
Bathi usenomona uBarbiethey say Barbie is jealous now.
Bamb’ isandla sami sicabuzaneHold my hand so we can kiss,
Sihlabelele oko mzalwaneand sing together like brethren.
Sondela lana sithandaneCome closer here so we can love each other,
Njengo Samkelo beno Mbalijust like Samkelo and Mbali.
Uyabona wena ngizok’shadaYou see, I’m going to marry you,
Lesimatsatsa ngizosithathaI’m going to take this beautiful girl.
Ngizothumela abakhongiI’ll send the traditional negotiators,
Kuzoba uNdu noSjavait’ll be Ndu and Sjava.
Uyabona wena ngizok’shadaYou see, I’m going to marry you,
Lesimatsatsa ngizosithathaI’m going to take this beautiful girl.
Ngizothumela abakhongiI’ll send the traditional negotiators,
Kuzoba uNdu noSjavait’ll be Ndu and Sjava.
Ingahlam’ ihlam’ ihlam’ ihlam’ ihlam’Let it go wild, wild, wild, wild, wild,
Ihlam’ihleliit goes wild.
Uwena ong’phakelayo umangilambileYou’re the one who feeds me when I’m hungry,
Ngigijima ngolimi ngikunambitheI run my tongue to taste you,
Uma usungithinta ngezandla zakho eyithambileyowhen you touch me with those soft hands of yours.
Turn around ushay’ i-360Turn around and give me a full 360,
Vul’ingubo ngibon’ i-drumstickopen your clothes so I can see your ‘drumstick’,
Enqondweni yami u-cause i-trafficin my mind, you cause a traffic jam,
I hope uyaziI hope you know it.
Uyabona wena ngizok’shadaYou see, I’m going to marry you,
Lesimatsatsa ngizosithathaI’m going to take this beautiful girl.
Ngizothumela abakhongiI’ll send the traditional negotiators,
Kuzoba uNdu noSjavait’ll be Ndu and Sjava.
Uyabona wena ngizok’shadaYou see, I’m going to marry you,
Lesimatsatsa ngizosithathaI’m going to take this beautiful girl.
Ngizothumela abakhongiI’ll send the traditional negotiators,
Kuzoba uNdu noSjavait’ll be Ndu and Sjava.
Abakhongi Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Abakhongi’, the lyrics celebrate love with bold tradition and modern flair. The chemistry between Danya Devs and the rhythm makes ‘Abakhongi’ vibrant, sung in Zulu with pride.