Naledi Aphiwe collaborates with lyricists Aphiwe Naledi Myongwana and Minenhle Sandile Ngcobo to craft the uplifting song ‘Ngiyabonga.’ The musician sings about gratitude and divine grace. The tune mixes heartfelt lyrics with a rhythmic beat, produced by Myongwana, Ngcobo, and Nhlakanipho Mabaso.
The poet mentions hands washing each other to symbolize the value of mutual support. Naledi Aphiwe thanks God for placing her in a seat of honor after being lifted from the margins. The song celebrates humility and the strength to face new challenges with grace.
Ey yeah ey yeahEy yeah, ey yeah,
Ey yeah ey yeahey yeah, ey yeah,
Ey yeah ey yeahey yeah, ey yeah.
Ngibonga uNkulunkulu ngangiphe konaI thank God for what He has given me,
Ngibonga uNkulunkulu ngangenzele konaI thank God for what He has done for me,
Ngoba abanye bayalifisa lelithubabecause others desire this opportunity,
Kodwa abalitholibut they don’t get it.
Uma ngibuka emuva lapho engisuka khonaWhen I look back at where I come from,
Baba ngiyabonga Baba ngiyabongaFather, I thank You, Father, I thank You,
Ngokungenzele umusa ongandele banifor showing me a grace that isn’t given to everyone,
Wangithatha ngisemnyangoYou took me from the margins,
Wangibeka emsamuand placed me in a seat of honor.
Okunye engikucelayoAnother thing I ask for,
Ngicela amandlais that I ask for strength,
Amandla okubhekana nezinqinambathe strength to face the challenges,
Ohambweni lwami olusha engilithathayo ohhoon this new journey I’m taking, ohho.
Ngibonga uNkulunkulu ngangiphe konaI thank God for what He has given me,
Ngibonga uNkulunkulu ngangenzele konaI thank God for what He has done for me,
Ngoba abanye bayalifisa lelithubabecause others desire this opportunity,
Kodwa abalitholibut they don’t get it.
Ngibonga uthando nethubaI am grateful for the love and the chance,
Engilithole kubantu bangesekathat I’ve received from the people who support me,
Banginika amandla okuqhubekathey give me the strength to keep going,
The lyrics of ‘Ngiyabonga’ offer a touching reflection on gratitude and divine blessings. Naledi Aphiwe’s performance creates a powerful connection with the Zulu-speaking audience.
