Otile Brown drops ‘Mama’, a tender ballad that feels like a quiet confession. Jacob Obunga writes the lyrics and composes the arrangement, letting a simple piano groove anchor each verse.
Released: April 14, 2022
Mama
Otile Brown
Mama Lyrics English Translation by Otile Brown
Otile Brown sings about late‑night rooms and tears that flow like a child’s. He asks, ‘I never told you that I love you before you left,’ a line that cuts straight to the heart. The verses show a mother’s sacrifice through images of empty kitchens and silent prayers, turning personal pain into a universal anthem.
Sema Mami Natamani Anga Mara MojaTell me, Mama, I wish for just one moment,
Uamke NikuoneThat you’d wake up so I can see you.
Sikuwahi Kukuambia Nakupenda Kabla UondokeI never told you that I love you before you left,
Na Ina Ichoma Moyo WanguAnd it’s burning my heart.
Ina Ikwaza Nafsi YanguIt’s weighing down my soul,
Maana Sikupata Mda Mama YanguBecause I didn’t get the time, my mother,
Ya Kuomba Msamaha Wa Kosa LanguTo ask for forgiveness for my mistakes.
Sometimes Najifunga Chumbani MwenyeweSometimes I lock myself in my room alone,
Najiliza Kama MtotoI cry just like a child.
Je Unejivunia Mimi Kua Mwanako WeweAre you proud that I’m your child,
Kwenye Hii Dunia Yenye ChangamotoIn this world full of challenges?
Tena Bado Nazingatia Mafunzo YakoAnd I’m still following your teachings,
Busara Heshima Na UpoleYour wisdom, respect, and kindness.
Ingawa Binadamu KaziEven though people are hard to deal with.
I Miss YouI miss you.
Yani Leo Zaidi Ya JanaI mean, today more than yesterday.
Hasa Siku Kama Hii I Miss YouEspecially on a day like this, I miss you.
Na Nimejifunga Mengi Sana Toka Uniage MamaAnd I’ve held so much inside since you said goodbye, Mama.
Mapenzi Mwenyewe Mama YakoYou’re the definition of love, Mama,
Mungu Akupe Radhi DiamaMay God grant you eternal peace.
Kipenzi Changing Cha MoyoMy heart’s true favorite,
Cha Kukulipa SinaI’ve nothing to repay you with.
Shukrani Kwanza Kwa Kunileta Hii DuniaFirst, thank you for bringing me into this world.
Ungeweza Kuitoa Mimba YanguYou could’ve ended the pregnancy,
Ila Ukachagua Ni Ishi MamaBut you chose to let me live, Mama.
Ninakuonaga Unavyojinyima NipateI saw how you’d sacrifice so I could have things,
Izo Shida NazishuhudiaI witnessed those struggles first-hand.
Nasijawai Kujutia Kua Mwanao MamaAnd I’ve never once regretted being your child, Mama.
Aahh Mama Nataka Ujue NashukuruAh, Mama, I want you to know I’m grateful.
I Love YouI love you.
Yani Leo Zaidi Ya JanaI mean, today more than yesterday.
I Love You MamaI love you, Mama.
Na Najitahidi SanaAnd I’m trying so hard,
Nikupendeze Mama Yangu MmhTo make you proud, my mother.
Na Bado Nazingatia Mafunzo YakoAnd I’m still following your teachings,
Busara Heshima Na UpoleYour wisdom, respect, and kindness.
Ingawa Binadamu Kazi MmhAlthough people can be difficult.
Mama Music Video
Mama lyrics offer a stark confession of regret and gratitude. The chemistry between Otile Brown and Jacob Obunga makes ‘Mama’ unforgettable.