Daliwonga leads the charge on the confident track Abo Mvelo. He collaborates with fellow artists Mellow and Sleazy on the vocals. Lyricists DaliWonga Matiwane and Jacob Mongezi Skosana write the story, while Phemelo Sefanyetse and Olebogeng Kwanaite produce the heavy beat.
Released: March 18, 2022
Abo Mvelo
Daliwonga | Mellow
Abo Mvelo Lyrics English Translation by Daliwonga | Mellow
The narrator talks about his swagger and readiness to pay lobola, or bride price. He mentions a smooth ‘half-clutch’ style and cruising, mixing romance with township flair. The performer declares, ‘I’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the chill,’ referencing a cool, collected state of mind.
Heh Magasman hay’ uyajorozaHey Magasman, you’re really showing off.
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, I’ll pay the ‘lobola’ bride price.
Ufun’ i-half clutch, ngiyakuruzaShe wants that smooth ‘half-clutch’ style while I’m cruising.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the chill.
Heh Magasman hay’ uyajorozaHey Magasman, you’re really showing off.
Ayi, mlethe kim, ng’zolobolaOh, bring her to me, I’ll pay the bride price.
Ufun’ i-half clutch, ngiyakuruzaShe wants that ‘half-clutch’ vibe while I’m cruising.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the chill.
Heh Magasman hay’ uyajorozaHey Magasman, you’re really showing off.
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, I’ll pay the bride price.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the chill.
Guq’, guqa ngamadoloKneel down, kneel on your knees.
Magasman uyajorozaMagasman is showing off his style.
Mlethe kimi ngizolobolaBring her to me, I’ll pay the bride price.
Ndimi uRingo ngiyagodolaI’m Ringo, I’m feeling the chill.
Ufuna ihalf clutch ngiyakuruzaShe wants that ‘half-clutch’ style while I’m cruising.
Hey magas’ uyajorozaHey Magasman, you’re showing off.
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, I’ll pay the bride price.
Ufun’ i-half clutch, ngiyakuruzaShe wants that ‘half-clutch’ vibe while I’m cruising.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the chill.
Ndim’ uRingo, ayi lalelaI’m Ringo, hey listen up.
Hey magasman ngiyagodolaHey Magasman, I’m feeling the chill.
Ey uthukuthele, yakushiyaOh, you’re getting intense, but it’s leaving you behind.
Ngiphethe abo SleazyI’m here with Sleazy and the crew.
Ngiphethe abo MellowI’m here with Mellow and the crew.
Ngiphethe uMJ, sisazofikaI’ve got MJ with me, we’re just getting started.
Ikhanda siyalisika, sika, vikaWe’re ‘cutting the head’ with our moves, dodging and weaving.
Ayi thukuthele, yakusikaOh, get intense, the beat is cutting through.
Ngiphethe abo SleazyI’m here with Sleazy and the crew.
Ngiphethe abo Mellow, ngiphethe uMJI’ve got Mellow and MJ with me.
Ikhanda siyalisika, ikhanda siyalisika, sikaWe’re ‘cutting the head’ with the beat, cutting it down.
Ayi, bathi thukuthela mfana, elokishiniOh, they say be fierce, boy, in the township.
Ngiphethe abo SleazyI’m here with Sleazy and the crew.
Ngiphethe abo MellowI’m here with Mellow and the crew.
Ngiphethe uMJI’ve got MJ with me.
Ikhanda siyalisika sika sika, sizasofikaWe’re ‘cutting the head’ with the beat, and we’re about to arrive.
Bathi thukuthela mfana, elokishiniThey say be fierce, boy, in the township.
Ngiphethe abo SleazyI’m here with Sleazy and the crew.
Ngiphethe abo MellowI’m here with Mellow and the crew.
Ngiphethe uMJI’ve got MJ with me.
Ikhanda siyalisika sika sika, sizasofikaWe’re nodding our heads to the rhythm, we’re almost there.
Heh Magasman uyajorozaHey, the stylish man is moving with such swagger,
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, and I’ll pay the ‘lobola’ bride price.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the romantic chill.
Guq’, guqa ngamadoloKneel down, get down on your knees,
Magasman uyajorozaThe stylish man is moving with such swagger,
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, and I’ll pay the ‘lobola’ bride price.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the romantic chill.
Ufun’ i-half clutch, ngiyakuruzaYou want that smooth ‘half clutch’ lifestyle, I’m cruising,
Ngiyabheja angizwani noshintshiI’ll bet on it, I don’t deal with small change.
Ng’yak’biza sisi, khohlwa nge-billI’m calling you over, girl, forget about the bill.
La kuphum’ i-hit iviki ne vikiThis is where a hit drops week after week.
Yah, thul’ ubheke thina siyinkingaYeah, just watch us, we’re the ultimate trouble.
Les’gubhu siyokufosta ugiyeThis beat will force you to dance with pride,
Sho, ngingu MacGyver ngiyak’givaSure, I’m like MacGyver, I’ve got everything you need,
Siyashisa siyoku-kill’a ngesigijaWe’re on fire, we’ll ‘ki#l’ it with this heavy rhythm.
Siyaspina sikukhahlele isbiliWe’re spinning and giving you a real double kick,
Bathi, ngiyabheja angizwani noshintshiThey say, I’ll bet on it, I don’t deal with small change.
Ng’yak’biza sisi, khohlwa nge-billI’m calling you over, girl, forget about the bill.
La kuphum’ i-hit iviki ne vikiThis is where a hit drops week after week.
Yah, thul’ ubheke thina siyinkingaYeah, just watch us, we’re the ultimate trouble.
Lesigubhu siyokufosta ugiyeThis drum beat will force you to dance with pride,
Yah, ngingu-MacGyver ngiyak’givaYeah, I’m like MacGyver, I’ve got everything you need,
Siyashisa soku-kill’a ngesigijaWe’re on fire, we’re going to ‘ki#l’ it with this heavy rhythm.
Siyaspina sikukhahlele isbiliWe’re spinning and giving you a real double kick,
Heh Magasman uyajorozaHey, the stylish man is moving with such swagger,
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, and I’ll pay the ‘lobola’ bride price.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the romantic chill.
Guq’, guqa ngamadoloKneel down, get down on your knees,
Magasman uyajorozaThe stylish man is moving with such swagger,
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, and I’ll pay the ‘lobola’ bride price.
Ndim uRingo, ngiyagodolaI’m like Ringo, I’m feeling the romantic chill.
Ufun’ i-half clutch, ngiyakuruzaYou want that smooth ‘half clutch’ lifestyle, I’m cruising,
Heh magas’ uyajorozaHey, the stylish man is moving with such swagger,
Mlethe kimi, ngizolobolaBring her to me, and I’ll pay the ‘lobola’ bride price.
Ufun’ i-half clutch, ngiyakuruzaYou want that smooth ‘half clutch’ lifestyle, I’m cruising.
Ndim, uRingo, ngiyagodolaIt’s me, Ringo, and I’m feeling the romantic chill.
Ndim uRingo, ayi lalelaIt’s me, Ringo, just listen to me.
Ngiyabheja angizwani noshintshiI’ll bet on it, I don’t deal with small change.
Ng’yak’biza sisi, khohlwa nge-billI’m calling you over, girl, forget about the bill.
La kuphum’ i-hit iviki ne vikiThis is where the hits drop, week after week.
Yah, thul’ ubheke thina siyinkingaYeah, stay quiet and watch us, because we’re a real problem.
Les’gubhu siyokufosta ugiyeThis heavy beat will force you to get up and dance.
Sho, ngingu MacGyver ngiyak’givaSure, I’m resourceful like MacGyver, giving you exactly what you need.
Siyashisa siyoku-kill’a ngesigijaWe’re on fire, and we’ll stun you with this deep bass rhythm.
Siyaspina sikukhahlele isbiliWe’re spinning and hitting you with twice the energy.
Bathi, ngiyabheja angizwani noshidiThey say I’m a sure bet, and I don’t deal with any nonsense.
Ng’yak’biza sisi, khohlwa nge-billI’m calling for you, girl, so don’t even worry about the bill.
La kuphum’ i-hit iviki ne vikiThe hits keep coming from here, every single week.
Yah, thula ubheke thina siyinkingaYeah, keep your eyes on us, because we’re truly unstoppable.
Lesigubhu siyokufosta ugiyeThis rhythm’s going to make you lose yourself in the dance.
Yah, ngingu MacGyver ngiyak’givaYeah, I’m like MacGyver, always providing the perfect vibe.
Siyashisa siyoku-kill’a ngesigijaWe’re burning up, and we’ll blow you away with this powerful groove.
Siyaspina sikukhahlele isbiliWe’re moving fast, hitting you with double the intensity.
Abo Mvelo Music Video
This is a true anthem for township pride. The English lyrics of ‘Abo Mvelo’ show off a life of confidence and style.