Mali (Feat. Sykes) Lyrics Translation: 031 Studio Camp 2.0 | Dlala Thukzin | Zee Nxumalo

Dlala Thukzin sings with Zee Nxumalo in Mali from the album 031 Studio Camp 2.0. Ayabonga Zuma writes the lyrics together with Thuthuka Zindlovu and Zandile Ndhlovu.

Mali (Feat. Sykes) Lyrics Translation: 031 Studio Camp 2.0 | Dlala Thukzin | Zee Nxumalo
Released: April 25, 2025

Mali (feat. Sykes)

Dlala Thukzin | Zee Nxumalo • From “031 Studio Camp 2.0”

Lyricist
Ayabonga Zuma, Thuthuka Zindlovu, Zandile Ndhlovu
Composer
Ayabonga Zuma, Thuthuka Zindlovu, Zandile Ndhlovu

What is the meaning of Mali (feat. Sykes) Lyrics from 031 Studio Camp 2.0?

Ayabonga Zuma asks money to love the singer as they love it. Thuthuka Zindlovu mentions a long cry for one thing, a plea for stability.

Ngabe NgoneniWhat have I done wrong?
Icala Lami Ng’tsheleniTell me what my crime is,
Ithuba Ng’cela NingipheniI’m asking you to give me a chance,
Nokuthetha ThethaAnd to just talk and talk.
Kudala Ng’khala Khala Khala Khala KhalaI’ve been crying for so, so long,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Ithuba Ng’cela NingipheniI’m asking you to give me a chance,
Nokuthetha ThethaAnd to just talk and talk.
Kudala Ng’khala Khala Khala Khala KhalaI’ve been crying for so, so long,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Mali Ngicel’ Ung’thande Njengoba Ngik’thandaMoney, please love me just like I love you,
Impilo Ayikholula Mawungekho NamiLife isn’t easy when you’re not with me.
K’dala Ng’zula ZulaI’ve been wandering and wandering,
Ngifunana NaweSearching for you,
Ngicel’ Ungiph’ AmandlaPlease give me the strength,
Nami Ukung’thandaAnd to love me back.
Mali Ngicel’ Ung’thande Njengoba Ngik’thandaMoney, please love me just like I love you,
Impilo Ayikholula Mawungekho NamiLife isn’t easy when you’re not with me.
Kudala Ng’zula Zula ZulaI’ve been wandering on and on,
Ngifunana NaweSearching for you,
Ngicel’ Ungiph’ AmandlaPlease give me the strength.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Ng’cel’ Ukubuza Luph’ Uthando LushonephiI want to ask, where’s the love? Where did it go?
Ngikhalel’ Into Eyodwa Luph’ Uthando Owal’ ThembisaI’m crying for one thing, where’s the love you promised?
Thembis’ Into Eyodwa Jike Wenz’ IspithipithiYou promise one thing, then suddenly you cause chaos,
Kudal’ Ukuthi Ondaba Baloke Behleba BehlebileIt’s been a long time that the gossips just keep on whispering.
Sekush’ Ibande Kush’ Isbindi Lapha K’minaNow my courage and my spirit are gone,
Ng’khalel’ Into Eyodwa Luph’ Uthando LweqinisoI’m crying for one thing, where is the real love?
Amaphutha Awuwaboni Ulokh’ Uqela Lapha K’minaYou don’t see your mistakes, you just keep pushing me,
That’ Imithwalo Yami Ke Nami Ng’phume Ke EmuntwiniSo I’ll just take my baggage and get out of this person’s life.
Selokhu Ng’zama NamiI’ve been trying for a while now,
K’dala NamiFor so long now,
Usazenz’ UBeyoncéAnd you’re still acting like you’re Beyoncé.
Selokhu Ng’zama NamiI’ve been trying for a while now,
We K’dala NamiHey, for so long now,
Usazenz’ UBeyoncé (Dlala)And you’re still acting like you’re Beyoncé.
YekelelaJust let it go.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khalaHow long have I been crying,
Khala Khala KhalaCrying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khala Khala Khala KhalaHow long have I been crying, crying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.
Kunini Ng’khala Khala Khala KhalaHow long have I been crying, crying, crying, crying,
Ngikhalel’ Into EyodwaI’m crying for just one thing.

Mali (feat. Sykes) Music Video

The Mali lyrics meaning describes a desperate plea for financial love. Zandile Ndhlovu offers a vivid picture of yearning and hardship.