DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small star on Abantwana Bakho from the album NGOMOYA. The song features Thatohatsi and Nkosazana Daughter. Lyricist Sandile Fortune Msimango writes the prayerful verses.
Released: March 28, 2025
Abantwana Bakho (feat. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter)
Dj Maphorisa | Xduppy • From “NGOMOYA”
Abantwana Bakho (feat. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter) Lyrics Translation Dj Maphorisa | Xduppy | NGOMOYA
Thatohatsi sings that darkness surrounds them and asks the Father to shine light. Nkosazana Daughter asks for forgiveness for those who do not know Jesus.
Woh-OhWoh-oh.
Woh BawoWoh, Father.
AyiAyi.
Ngab’ Uyazizwa NaCan you feel them?
Ngabe Z’yafika NaAre they reaching you,
Izikhalo ZethuOur cries?
Baba S’ngabantwana BakhoFather, we’re your children.
Ngab’ Ubaxolele Na Abangamazi UyesuHave you forgiven those who don’t know Jesus?
Baba KumnyamaFather, it’s dark.
Khanyisa Khanyisa KhanyisaShine your light, shine, shine.
KumnyamaIt’s dark.
Khanyisa Khanyisa KhanyisaShine your light, shine, shine.
Ngab’ Uyazizwa NaCan you feel them?
Ngabe Z’yafika Na Izikhalo ZethuAre our cries reaching you?
Baba S’ngabantwana BakhoFather, we’re your children.
Ngab’ Ubaxolele Na Bangamazi UyesuHave you forgiven those who don’t know Jesus?
Baba KumnyamaFather, it’s dark.
Khanyisa Khanyisa KhanyisaShine your light, shine, shine.
KumnyamaIt’s dark.
Khanyisa Khanyisa Khanyisa (hay’-weh Somandla)Shine your light, shine, shine (oh, Almighty One).
Sikhala Kuwe MvelinqangiWe cry to you, ‘Mvelinqangi’ the First One.
Wena Umabizwa AsabelaYou’re the one who answers when called.
Yey-Yeni Boh Yey-Yeni BohYey-yeni boh, yey-yeni boh.
Haibo Maye Haibo MayeHaibo maye, haibo maye.
Sikhala Kuwe MvelinqangiWe cry to you, ‘Mvelinqangi’ the First One.
Wena Umabizwa AsabelaYou’re the one who answers when called.
Yey-Yeni Boh Yey-Yeni BohYey-yeni boh, yey-yeni boh.
Haibo Maye Haibo MayeHaibo maye, haibo maye.
Heh Mani Thina Singabantwana BakhoOh, but we are your children.
Siyohlezi S’khala Kuwe Nalosapho LwethuWe will always cry to you with our family.
Heh Mani Thina Singabantwana BakhoOh, but we are your children.
Yey-Yeni BohYey-yeni boh.
YeyiYeyi.
Siyohlezi S’thola Amandla Kuwe NgalohloboWe’ll always find strength in you, in this way.
Tat’ Ubawo S’sizeFather God, help us.
Siyohlezi S’jonge KuweWe will always look to you.
Ngalohlobo Tat’ Ubawo Siph’ AmandlaIn this way, Father God, give us strength.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana Bakho (siyohlezi Sikhala Kuwe Ngalosapho Lwethu Lonke)We are your children (we’ll always cry to you with our whole family).
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Singabantwana AbancaneWe’re little children,
Abahlez’ EthembeleniWho live in hope.
Singabantwana AbancaneWe’re little children,
Abahlez’ EthembeleniWho live in hope.
Ngisehlane LaI’m here in the desert,
Mina Kumnyama LaIt’s dark for me here,
Ngiyakudinga LaI need you here.
Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Ha-Ah-HahHa-ah-hah.
Ha-Ah-HahHa-ah-hah.
Ngisehlane LaI’m here in the desert,
Mina Kumnyama LaIt’s dark for me here,
Ngiyakudinga LaI need you here.
Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Ha-Ah-HahHa-ah-hah.
Siyohlezi S’jonge Kuwe NgalohloboWe will always look to you in this way,
Tat’ Ubawo Siph’ AmandlaFather God, give us strength.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Thina Singabantwana BakhoWe are your children.
Abantwana Bakho (feat. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter) Music Video
Abantwana Bakho lyrics meaning offers a hopeful prayer for guidance and forgiveness.