Cardinal X25 delivers a powerful anthem with ‘Hamba Uyofa,’ written by Temba Gwenzi and composed by Divine Onward Mufumira. The track opens with a humble prayer and quickly shifts to a bold declaration of independence. The lyrics mix faith with defiance, creating a stirring balance between devotion and strength.
Released: February 23, 2026
Hamba Uyofa
Cardinal X25
Lyricist
Temba Gwenzi
Composer
Divine Onward Mufumira
Hamba Uyofa Meaning & Lyrics (Cardinal X25)
Temba Gwenzi writes lines like ‘If you want to, do it! Don’t expect me to beg,’ highlighting a refusal to compromise self-worth. The vocalist emphasizes survival and gratitude, singing, ‘I’m still alive, I’m still alive! God will provide for me.’ The song builds on themes of resilience, even when ‘the days are dark sometimes.’
Mmhh…Mmhh…
Yebo Nkosi…Yes, Lord…
Ngisaphila… ngisaphila…I’m still alive… I’m still alive…
Angiceli muntu, cha angiceliI’m not asking anyone, no, I’m not asking.
Angincengi muntu, cha angincengiI’m not begging anyone, no, I’m not begging.
Uma uthanda – yenzaIf you want to, then do it.
Uma ungathandi – hambaIf you don’t want to, then leave.
Uma ufuna – yenza!If you want to, do it!
Ungangilindeli – ngincenge!Don’t expect me to beg!
Ngisaphila – ngisaphila!I’m still alive, I’m still alive!
UNkulunkulu – uzongenzela!God will provide for me!
Hamba uyofa! (hey!)Go on and perish! (Hey!)
Ngisaphila – ngisaphila!I’m still alive, I’m still alive!
UNkulunkulu uzongenzela!God will provide for me!
Uma ufuna ukungisiza, qhubekaIf you want to help me, go ahead.
Ungangilindeli ngiguqe phambi kwakhoDon’t expect me to kneel before you.
Angizocela, angizokhalaI won’t ask, I won’t cry.
Ngiyazazi mina, ngiyakwazi ukuphilaI know myself, I know how to survive.
Uma ungakwazi, hamba uyofaIf you can’t handle that, go on and perish.
Anginendaba, anginendabaI don’t care, I don’t care.
Ngisaphila namhlanjeI’m still alive today.
UNkulunkulu uzongenzela indlelaGod will make a way for me.
Uma ufuna – yenza!If you want to, do it!
Ungangilindeli – ngincenge!Don’t expect me to beg!
Ngisaphila – ngisaphila!I’m still alive, I’m still alive!
UNkulunkulu – uzongenzela!God will provide for me!
Hamba uyofa! (hey!)Go on and perish! (Hey!)
Ngisaphila – ngisaphila!I’m still alive, I’m still alive!
UNkulunkulu uzongenzela!God will provide for me!
Bebethi ngeke ngiphume laphayaThey said I would never make it out of there.
Bebethi ngizophela amandlaThey said I would run out of strength.
Kodwa mina ngiyaphilaBut here I am, still living.
Ngihamba noNkulunkulu njaloI walk with God always.
Izinsuku zimnyama kwesinye isikhathiThe days are dark sometimes,
Kodwa ukukhanya kuyezabut the light is coming.
Uma abantu bengifulathelaWhen people turn their backs on me,
Izulu alivali umnyangoheaven doesn’t close its door.
Ngisaphila… ngisaphila…I’m still alive… I’m still alive…
Lokho kuyanele kimiThat is enough for me.
Ngisaphefumula… ngiyabongaI’m still breathing… and I’m thankful.
UNkulunkulu unohlelo ngamiGod has a plan for me.
Uma ufuna – yenza!If you want to, do it!
Ungangilindeli – ngincenge!Don’t expect me to beg!
Ngisaphila – ngisaphila!I’m still alive, I’m still alive!
UNkulunkulu uzongenzela!God will provide for me!
Hamba uyofa!Go on and perish!
Ngisaphila – ngisaphila!I’m still alive, I’m still alive!
The meaning behind ‘Hamba Uyofa’ is about unshakable faith and self-reliance. Cardinal X25’s performance brings these themes to life, making the song a touching tribute to perseverance.
