Uncle Waffles features Royal Musiq, CowBoii, Uncool MC and Xduppy on ZENZELE. Gomolemo Gumede writes the lyrics alongside Lungelihle Zwane, Sibusiso Mokone, Thando Sibeko and Tisetso Masangu. Uncle Waffles and the team offers the music with a percussive Amapiano groove.
Released: December 6, 2024
ZENZELE (feat. Royal Musiq, CowBoii, Uncool MC & Xduppy)
Uncle Waffles
ZENZELE (feat. Royal Musiq, CowBoii, Uncool MC & Xduppy) Meaning & Lyrics (Uncle Waffles)
Gomolemo Gumede says they do it for themselves, a bold claim of self‑reliance. The lyric mentions living beyond money yet staying confident. It shows a hustle spirit that drives the party vibe.
Ah Siyiqala Ka A Ke Manje Asambe KanjeAh, we’re starting it now, let’s go like this.
Awuzwe KeNow listen up.
Ngathi Abangizwanga Kahle Ngabhayiza Kahle LaphoIt’s like they didn’t hear me right, I said it clearly right there.
NazonkeEveryone.
UyazenzelaYou’re doing it for yourself.
Eh Lomtwana UyazenzelaEh, this girl’s doing it for herself.
Bathi UyazenzelaThey say you’re doing it for yourself.
Bathi Yena UyazenzelaThey say you’re doing it for yourself.
Ba Re Chomi Wa Ntshwara Mo Ase Mo TengThey say, ‘Friend, you’re touching me, but that’s not the spot.’
Wa Ntshwara Mo Ase Mo TengYou’re touching me, but that’s not the spot.
Wa Ntshwara Mo Ase Mo-You’re touching me, but that’s not the-
Wa Ntshwara MoYou’re touching me.
Ke Mo TengThat’s the spot.
Bari Chomi Ke Mo TengThey say, ‘Friend, that’s the spot.’
AsambeLet’s go.
Eh Ngithi Mina Wa Ntshwara Mo Ase Mo TengEh, I say you’re touching me, but that’s not the spot.
Wa Ntshwara Mo Ase Mo TengYou’re touching me, but that’s not the spot.
Wa Ntshwara Mo Ase Mo-You’re touching me, but that’s not the-
Wa Ntshwara MoYou’re touching me.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Asambe Kanjena BathiniLet’s go like this, what are they saying?
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Keng Mo TengI’m in the right spot.
Asambe Kanjena BathiniLet’s go like this, what are they saying?
AyiAyi.
Ayi Yah Yah Yah Yaa YahAyi, yah, yah, yah, yaa, yah.
Ayi IzwaAyi, listen.
Aibo Izwa AyiAibo, listen, ayi.
Indaba Isuk’ Iqala M’ung’bamba Ung’thintaThe whole thing starts when you hold me, when you touch me,
Ung’spina Pina EmoyeniYou’re spinning and spinning me in the air.
Qala Mawuthamba Uyi’cimaStart gently, then you finish the move,
Uyi’jikisa Le Koneni MamaYou’re turning it around in this corner, mama.
Kanti Ubamba KanjaniBut how do you even hold on like that?
Kanti Wena Ubamba KanjaniBut how do you even hold on like that?
Kanti Wena Ung’bamba KanjaniBut how do you even hold me like that?
Ai ManAi, man.
Ngithi Iqala M’ung’bamba Ung’thintaI said it starts when you hold me, when you touch me,
Ung’spina Pina EmoyeniYou’re spinning and spinning me in the air.
Qala Mawuthamba Uyi’cimaStart gently, then you finish the move,
Uyi’jikisa Le Koneni MamaYou’re turning it around in this corner, mama.
Kanti Ubamba KanjaniBut how do you even hold on like that?
Kanti Wena Ubamba KanjaniBut how do you even hold on like that?
Kanti Wena Ung’bamba KanjaniBut how do you even hold me like that?
Ai Man AiboAi, man, aibo.
Ntho Tse O Di EtsangThe things that you do,
Ha O Na CheleteYou don’t have money.
Empa Ntho Tse O Di EtsangBut the things that you do,
Ke Tsa Batho Ba Nang Le CheleteAre for people who have money.
Ha O Na CheleteYou don’t have money.
Ha O Kgole Shap MfanakaYou’re not far off, sharp, my boy.
Ha O Kgole Shap DahYou’re not far off, sharp, dah.
Senokonoko Ha Seyo Moono Mo O SebetsangThere’s no grand plan where you’re going with this.
ZENZELE (feat. Royal Musiq, CowBoii, Uncool MC & Xduppy) Music Video
ZENZELE lyrics meaning highlights the hustle vibe and self‑made confidence. Uncle Waffles brings a hypnotic Amapiano rhythm that pulls listeners onto the dancefloor.