Sankomota brings energy and purpose with ‘Now Or Never (Rivic Jazz Remix).’ Frank Leepa writes the lyrics and collaborates with Sfiso Mpendulo Mashaba to compose the tune. The song calls for action, urging listeners to take control of their lives and build something meaningful.
Released: November 28, 2025
Now Or Never (Rivic Jazz Remix)
Sankomota
Now Or Never (Rivic Jazz Remix) Meaning & Lyrics (Sankomota)
Frank Leepa’s lyrics tell Africa to wake up and stop waiting. He says, ‘Follow your star, it’s now or never,’ pushing for self-reliance and initiative. The songwriter uses the image of folded hands to highlight inaction, urging a shift toward effort and purpose.
Heyi wena AfrikaHey there, you, Africa,
Kgale u dutse haeyou have been sitting idle at home for too long.
Tsamaya ‘lo ipatlela sa bopheloGo out and seek a livelihood for yourself,
Tsoha u iketsetsewake up and build something of your own.
Heyi wena AfrikaHey there, you, Africa,
Kgale u dutse haeyou have been sitting at home for ages.
Tsamaya u ‘lo ipatlela tsa bopheloGo out and hunt for the essentials of life,
Tsoha u iketsetsewake up and do it for yourself.
Vuka baba vukaWake up, man, wake up,
Life has been passing you bylife has been passing you by.
Follow your star it’s now or neverFollow your star, it’s now or never.
Hayi you’ve got to make it betterNo, you’ve got to make things better.
Heyi wena AfrikaHey there, you, Africa,
Kgale u dutse haeyou have been sitting idle at home for too long.
Tsamaya ‘lo ipatlela tsa bopheloGo out and seek a livelihood for yourself,
Tsoha u iketsetsewake up and build something of your own.
Vuka baba vukaWake up, man, wake up,
Life has been passing you bylife has been passing you by.
Follow your star it’s now or neverFollow your star, it’s now or never.
Hayi you’ve got to make it betterNo, you’ve got to make things better.
U dutse u phuthile matsoho dutse o phuthileYou are sitting there with your hands folded, just sitting idly,
Afrika hae lale hae laleAfrica, do not sleep! Do not sleep!
U re u shebile ntho tsa mahalaYou say you’re looking for handouts,
You gonna wait foreverbut you’re going to wait forever.
U dutse u phuthile matsoho dutse o phuthileYou stay sitting with your hands folded, doing nothing,
Afrika hae lale hae laleAfrica, wake up! Do not sleep!
U re u shebile ntho tsa mahalaYou say you’re waiting for free things,
You gonna wait foreverbut you’re going to be waiting forever.
U phutile matsohoYou have folded your hands,
U shebile banna ha ba sebetsawatching other men as they work.
UenaYou!
U phutile matsohoYou have folded your hands.
U shebile banna ha ba sebetsaYou are watching the men as they work.
UenaYou!
U phutile matsohoYou have folded your hands,
U shebile banna ha ba sebetsawatching others while they work.
UenaYou!
U phutile matsohoYou have folded your hands,
U shebile banna ha ba sebetsajust watching the men as they work.
UenaYou!
U phutile matsohoYou have folded your hands,
U shebile banna ha ba sebetsawatching other men while they work.
UenaYou!
U phutile matsohoYou have folded your hands.
U shebile banna ha ba sebetsaYou are watching the men as they work.
UenaYou!
Now Or Never (Rivic Jazz Remix) Music Video
The translation of ‘Now Or Never’ lyrics urges Africa to take charge. ‘Now Or Never (Rivic Jazz Remix)’ by Sankomota is a powerful call to action and self-empowerment.