Tshanda Sangwa – LUBANATION.COM

June 4, 2011December 7, 2014 Clarisse Lyrics, Misambu (Music), Mutwashi, Tshanda Sangwa

[Lyrics Translation] “Leja Bulelà” by Tshanda Sangwa

The lyrics follow. There is only one actual verse repeated several times and the chorus is only one line. What fills in are the dedications or mabanga. This is an extremely common phenomenon in Congolese music. They are not lyrics as per say but names that would be listed. They generally praise the dead, the hero, the cultural icon, the celebrity but even you , as a ”normal” person, can have your name recorded by a famous singer. In exchange of whatever present, or upon a simple request, the singer will praise your name in their next hit song… So don’t be confused… A good part of the lyrics here are made of dedications which I won’t translate. Some Congolese artists don’t put dedications in their songs. This phenomenon is really common but it also depends on the type of music…
The special effects are very basic but this video is also interesting for the traditional ornament and clothing it shows. These are typically Kasayan clothing. You can also try to get some move of the traditional Kasayan dance, Mutuashi!!! hehe This said, enjoy!