Emsakazweni (Feat. Nobuhle & Essa Kay) Lyrics [English Meaning] – Nkosazana Daughter

Nkosazana Daughter features Nobuhle and Essa Kay in Emsakazweni. Ayanda Nobuhle Khuzwayo and Nolwazi Nzama write the lyrics. The song describes a lover’s desperate plea over a soulful beat.

Emsakazweni (Feat. Nobuhle & Essa Kay) Lyrics [English Meaning] - Nkosazana Daughter
Released: August 1, 2025

Emsakazweni (feat. Nobuhle & Essa Kay)

Nkosazana Daughter

Lyricist
Ayanda Nobuhle Khuzwayo, Khayelihle Kaylin Essa Ntuli, Nolwazi Nzama
Composer
Ayanda Nobuhle Khuzwayo, Khayelihle Kaylin Essa Ntuli, Nolwazi Nzama

Emsakazweni (feat. Nobuhle & Essa Kay) Lyrics Translation – Nkosazana Daughter

Nkosazana Daughter sings about waiting for a call that never arrives. She tells how memories play tricks, leaving her sleepless. Her heart simply needs the lover, even after fights.

Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Kunini Ngimele Ucingo LwakhoHow long have I waited for your call?
Ngitshele Awusangithandi Sangithandi NaTell me, don’t you love me anymore?
Kunini Ngicel’ Uthando LwakhoHow long have I begged for your love?
Ngitshele Awusangifuni Sangifuni YiniTell me, don’t you want me anymore?
Sengoze Ngifone EmsakazweniI’ll end up calling the radio station.
Ngibachazel’ Udaba LamiTo explain my story to them.
Sengoze Ngifone EmsakazweniI’ll end up calling the radio station.
Ngibachazel’ Udaba LamiTo explain my story to them.
Kunini Ngimele Ucingo LwakhoHow long have I waited for your call?
Ngitshele Awusangithandi Sangithandi NaTell me, don’t you love me anymore?
Kunini Ngicel’ Uthando LwakhoHow long have I begged for your love?
Ngitshele Awusangifuni Sangifuni YiniTell me, don’t you want me anymore?
Sengoze Ngifone EmsakazweniI’ll end up calling the radio station.
Ngibachazel’ Udaba LamiTo explain my story to them.
Sengoze Ngifone EmsakazweniI’ll end up calling the radio station.
Ngibachazel’ Udaba LamiTo explain my story to them.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Bheka LiyashonaLook, the sun’s setting.
Shona WemalangaFade away, oh daylight.
Inhliziyo Yami IyakudingaMy heart really needs you.
Noma SixabanaEven if we’re fighting.
Kodwa NgisakuthandaI still love you, though.
Inhliziyo Yami Ifuna WenaMy heart only wants you.
Dali Ngicel’ UyekeDarling, please just stop.
Ayashona Amalanga NgilindileThe sun sets while I’m still waiting.
S’thandwa Ngicel’ UyekeleMy love, please let it go.
Ziyadlul’ Izinsuku NgilindileThe days pass while I’m still waiting.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’ll thank anyone who sees him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliBecause I’ve stopped sleeping.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloMemories are playing tricks on me.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.
Sengibongela Nong’bonela YenaI’m grateful to whoever spots him for me.
Ngoba AngisalaliSince I can’t sleep anymore.
Ngidlala YinkumbuloI’m just a toy for my memories.

Emsakazweni (feat. Nobuhle & Essa Kay) Music Video

The Emsakazweni lyrics translation shows the pain of being ignored. It highlights the idea of calling the radio station to share a story.