MaWhoo’s Amazwi Okubonga album presents an encouraging voice against envy. Lyricists Ayabonga Zuma, Thandeka Ngema, and Manqoba Buthelezi shape this rhythmic rejection of jealousy. Composers DJ Veek and ChildDaDj layer smooth instrumentation beneath the determined vocals.
Released: August 28, 2025
Umona (feat. Sykes)
Dj Veek | Mawhoo • From “Amazwi Okubonga”
Umona (feat. Sykes) Lyrics Translation – Amazwi Okubonga Soundtrack
MaWhoo states ‘Success is worked for’ against comparisons to others. Her mention of selling ‘imbuya greens’ during hardship grounds the message in lived experience. The line ‘Your time will come’ counters impatient desires for quick achievement.
Ave Kunzima Nok’bekezelaIt’s so hard to just be patient,
Yil’khuni Nalendlela YindeThis path is tough, and it’s long.
Impumelelo IyasetshenzelwaSuccess is something that must be earned,
I-pace Yokwina Lendlela YinyeThe pace of winning follows this single path.
Ave Kunzima Nok’bekezelaIt’s so hard to just be patient,
Yil’khuni Nalendlela YindeThis path is tough, and it’s long.
Impumelelo IyasetshenzelwaSuccess is something that must be earned,
I-pace Yokwina Lendlela YinyeThe pace of winning follows this single path.
AwuOh,
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Yamukela Isimo SakhoJust accept your situation,
Uvele Uphile Impilo YakhoAnd simply live your own life.
Uyekele UkuzisokolisaStop making yourself suffer,
Iskhathi Sakho SizofikaBecause your time will surely come.
Yamukela Isimo SakhoJust accept your situation,
Uvele Uphile Impilo YakhoAnd simply live your own life.
Uyekele UkuzisokolisaStop making yourself suffer,
Iskhathi Sakho SizofikaBecause your time will surely come.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there.
Laph’ Eng’suka Khona Nami NgilimeleWhere I come from, I was also hurt,
Bekunzima Mafanakithi Bengithi NgiyashonaIt was hard, my brothers, I thought I was perishing.
Ngilokhu Ng’thandazile Nam’ NgikhulekaI kept on praying, and I was worshipping,
Bengidi’imbuya Ngothi Bebethi NgiyashodaI was selling ‘imbuya’ greens when they said I was lacking.
Bhekani Manje SenzenjaniLook now at what we’ve achieved,
Mpilo Yami Nansi Ngathi JikileMy life is right here, and it seems to have turned around.
Thathani Nanku UfakaziTake this, here is the proof,
Indaba Yami Manje Ngathi IjikileMy story now seems to have turned around.
Bhekani Manje SenzenjaniLook now at what we’ve achieved,
Mpilo Yami Nansi Ngathi JikileMy life is right here, and it seems to have turned around.
Thathani Nanku UfakaziTake this, here is the proof,
Indaba Yami Manje Ngathi IjikileMy story now seems to have turned around.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Yekelelani UmonaLet go of the jealousy,
Ukuze Senze KahleSo that we can do well.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Nawe Lento IngaweFor this success belongs to you too.
Indlela Ihlal’ IkhonaThe way is always there,
Noma Ungenza NjaniNo matter what you try to do.
Umnyango S’zow’bonaWe will eventually see the open door,
Yonke Into Imi NgaweEverything depends on you.
Umona (feat. Sykes) Music Video
Amazwi Okubonga reinforces that consistent effort beats destructive comparisons. Listeners seeking Umona lyrics meaning find a blueprint for self-trust over rivalry. English translations confirm perseverance precedes visible opportunities.