NILAUMU MACHO YANGU LYRICS

Moyo umesalitika, na sababu macho yangu, Tena nnafedheheka, kupenda kitu si changu, Mwisho ntaadhirika, kupoteza pendo langu, Nilaumu macho yangu, au moyo nambieni.

Umeuliza suali, jawabu nakuletea,

Uamuzi wa halali, hukumu iso hatia,

Itakuwa ni muhali, kimoja kukionea,

Laumu vyote viwili, usilaumu kimoja.

Na moyo hausikii, umeshitadi wenzangu, Wala haujizuwii, ukaficha siri yangu, Bali wafanya bidii, upoteze roho yangu, Nilaumu macho yangu, au moyo nambieni.

Jicho hufanya idili, mzuri kumvumbua,

Na moyo bila suali, apendae huchagua,

Nawe ufurahi kweli, mapenzi kuyachukuwa, Laumu vyote viwili, usilaumu kimoja.

Macho yangu yamenena, lawama hizi si zangu, Mimi kweli nimeona, hazifumba mboni zangu, Moyo subira hauna, niutendeje wenzangu, Nilaumu macho yangu, au moyo nambieni.

Macho ndio ya awali, matatani kukutia,

Moyo ukawa wa pili, lawamani kuingia,

Moyo hauna akili, jicho halina pazia,

Laumu vyote viwili usilaumu kimoja.

Wa kumshauri sina, nikampa siri yangu,

Yareti angeniona, akajua hali yangu,

Nakufa huku naona, na sababu macho yangu, Nilaumu macho yangu, au moyo nambieni.

Sauti za Busara festival 2024 line-up

The organizers of Sauti za Busara in Zanzibar have announced the artist line-up for the festival’s 21st edition in Stone Town from 9 to 11 February 2024.

The line-up features a diverse array of renowned and emerging musicians hailing from various corners of the African continent and the diaspora. 

“This selection is a musical journey across Africa, spanning the vibrant rhythms of the East to the soulful melodies of the North, the energetic beats of the South and the captivating sounds of the West,” the organisers said.

The 2024 festival will also see Lorenz Herrmann in charge as the new managing director after taking over from founder and CEO Yusuf Mahmoud who retired after 20 years at the helm in July. The theme for the 21st edition is Moving Diversity.

“[As we celebrate] live music from across Africa and beyond, once again the spotlight shines brightly on women artists and young and emerging talents with unique sounds, powerful messages, excitement and energy on stage,” Sauti za Busara festival director Journey Ramadhan said.

“For three days two stages inside the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) and one free stage in the Forodhani Gardens, just outside the Old Fort, will feature thrilling and unique performances. Visitors to our website can watch videos and learn about all the groups that will be performing next February.”

Below is the Sauti za Busara 2024 artist line-up:

• Mádé Kuti & The Movement (Nigeria)
• Zoë Modiga (South Africa)
• The Brother Moves On (South Africa)
• Sholo Mwamba (Tanzania)
• Tamimu (Tanzania)
• Siti & The Band (Tanzania)
• Wakazi (Tanzania)
• Warrior From the East (Tanzania)
• Africulture (Tanzania)
• Lwendo Afrika (Tanzania)
• Brain Boy (Tanzania)
• Mubba (Tanzania)
• Stewart Sukuma & Banda Nkhuvu (Mozambique)
• Selmor Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe)
• Muhonja (Kenya)
• Francesco Nchikala (DRC/Zambia)
• Aliddeki Brian (Uganda)
• Flying Bantu (Zimbabwe)
• Mary Anibal (Zimbabwe)
• Afropentatonism (Niger/Ethiopia)
• ITA & MEHDY (Algeria)
• Dogo Fara (Reunion Island)
• Anuang'a & Maasai Vocal (Kenya)
• Sibu Manaï (Reunion Island)