Kelvin Momo joins Dlala Thukzin and Da Muziqal Chef for ‘Bo Gogo’, a song that mixes deep lyrics with a soulful melody. Kelvin Letwaba and Thuthuka Zindlovu write about seeking greatness and divine intervention. The trio creates a track that is both heartfelt and powerful, blending traditional themes with modern beats.
Released: September 19, 2025
Bo Gogo
Dlala Thukzin | Kelvin Momo
Bo Gogo Lyrics Translation – Dlala Thukzin | Kelvin Momo
The lyrics tell the story of someone who hesitates and faces closed doors. Kelvin Momo sings, ‘Please make me great too, so I can fly like the doves and be strong.’ This line reflects a plea for strength and freedom, showing the struggle and hope for a better future.
Bamponetse bokamoso bakaThey showed me my future,
Kanqena, kanqenaI hesitated, I hesitated,
Bona bakwala kaofelaand they closed all the doors.
Bamponetse bokamoso bakaThey showed me my future,
Kanqena, kanqenaI hesitated, I hesitated,
Bona bakwala kaofelaand they closed all the doors.
Khanindenze ndibe mkhulu namiPlease make me great too,
Ndindize nd’fane nama juba ndibe nareso I can fly like the doves and be strong.
Khaning’ philiseni ey’ndaweni ezi ncaPlease let me live in beautiful places,
Kubese ku vulw’ isango phaand then let the gates be opened there,
Nalapha nase mnyango Tar’both here and at the door, Lord.
Khanind’ yenze ndibe mkhulu nami (Oh nami)Please make me great too (oh, me too),
Ndindize nd’fane nama juba ndibe nareso I can fly like the doves and be strong.
Khaning’ philiseni ey’ndaweni ezi ncaPlease let me live in beautiful places,
Kubese ku vulw’ isango phaand then let the gates be opened there,
Nalapha nase mnyango Tar’both here and at the door, Lord.
Masen’bona ngathi kuvaliwe vulani madoda (Vulani madoda)When you see that it seems closed, open it, elders (Open it, elders).
Nifuna ngize ngicele emsamoYou want me to come and plead at the sacred shrine,
Nginikele ngomzimba we temple angeke boGogoand sacrifice the temple of my body, but I will never do that, Ancestors.
Yey yeni bohOh, no way,
Hayi angeke kulunge (Ngeke kulunge)no, it won’t be right (It won’t be right).
Hayi angeke ngivume ngamiNo, I will never agree to that for myself.
Masen’bona ngathi kuvaliwe vulani madoda (Vulani)When you see that it seems closed, open it, elders (Open it).
Nifuna ngize ngicele emsamoYou want me to come and plead at the sacred shrine,
Nginikele ngomzimba we temple angeke boGogoand sacrifice the temple of my body, but I will never do that, Ancestors.
Ngiyala ngamiI refuse for my own sake.
Vulani, vulaniOpen the doors, open them.
Vulani, yey yen’Open them, oh yes.
VulaniOpen them.
Vulani, yey yen’Open them, oh yes.
VulaniOpen them.
Masen’bona ngathi kuvaliwe vulani madoda (Vulani madoda)When you see that it seems closed, open it, elders (Open it, elders).
Nifuna ngize ngicele emsamoYou want me to come and plead at the sacred shrine,
Nginikele ngomzimba we temple angeke boGogo (Angeke boGogo)and sacrifice the temple of my body, but I will never do that, Ancestors (I won’t, Ancestors).
Yey yeni bohOh, no way,
Hayi angeke kulunge (Ngeke kulunge)no, it won’t be right (It won’t be right).
Hayi angeke ngivume ngamiNo, I will never agree to that for myself.
Masen’bona ngathi kuvaliwe vulani madoda (Vulani)When you see that it seems closed, open it, elders (Open it).
Nifuna ngize ngicele emsamoYou want me to come and plead at the sacred shrine,
Nginikele ngomzimba we temple angeke boGogoand sacrifice the temple of my body, but I will never do that, Ancestors.
Ngiyala ngamiI refuse for my own sake.
Vulani, vulaniOpen the doors, open them.
Vulani, yey yen’Open them, oh yes.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me,
Ukuthi and’soze ngivalethat I would never be shut out.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me.
VulaniOpen the doors.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me,
Ukuba ‘ngeke nivalethat you will never shut the doors.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me.
Vulani, yey yen’Open them, oh yes.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me,
Ukuthi “angisoze ngivale”saying “I will never shut you out.”
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me.
VulaniOpen the doors.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me,
Ukuba ‘ngeke nivalethat you will never shut the doors.
Kalok’ ungithembisileBecause you promised me.
VulaniOpen the doors.
Dlala ThukzinPlay, Thukzin.
Bo Gogo Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Bo Gogo’ is about perseverance and faith. Kelvin Momo, Dlala Thukzin, and Da Muziqal Chef deliver a song that speaks to the heart, blending powerful lyrics with an unforgettable melody.