Wanavokali - Rhumba Lyrics

My love, I want you

My love, I need you [Eeeh! Eeeh!

Every time, I see you [Inadi club]

Every time, I see you

[You light it up!]

[Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!

[Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!

Naomba nafasi mi nicheze na we

Njoo karibu, usinicheki toka mbali

Hatujuani, but tonight you could be my bae

Songa nami, hii form imekubali

Hata kama ni mara ya kwanza sisi kuonana

Usiogope nipe macho yako, ana kwa ana

Hata kama ni mara ya kwanza sisi kuonana

Usiogope nipe macho yako, ana kwa ana

Ngoma zalia na mi nataka kucheza

Kucha kutwa, nishazoea kesha

Sakata Rhumba, achilia pressure

Tutacheza hata kama hatuna pesa

Ngoma zalia na mi nataka kucheza

Kucha kutwa, nishazoea kesha

Sakata Rhumba, achilia pressure

Hatujui kama tutaonana tena… aa! aa!

[Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!Woh!

[Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!Woh!

Napenda unavyong’aa kama taa, hapa we ndio star

You’ve got me feeling things that I can’t explain

Tu vitu, Ma vitu

I think I’m falling for you just a little

Hata kama ni mara ya kwanza sisi kuonana

Usiogope nipe macho yako, ana kwa ana

Hata kama ni mara ya kwanza sisi kuonana

Usiogope nipe macho yako, ana kwa ana

Ngoma zalia na mi nataka kucheza

Kucha kutwa, nishazoea kesha

Sakata Rhumba, achilia pressure

Tutacheza hata kama hatuna pesa

Ngoma zalia na mi nataka kucheza

Kucha kutwa, nishazoea kesha

Sakata Rhumba, achilia pressure

Hatujui kama tutaonana tena aah!

Vunja mifupa, kaza mshipi na tuzikwende

Tukizunguka, kaende, kaende

Teremka, kata kiuno jionyeshe

Inuka… Inuka…. 

[Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!Woh!

[Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!Woh!

Ngoma zalia na mi nataka kucheza

Kucha kutwa, nishazoea kesha

Sakata Rhumba, achilia pressure

Tutacheza hata kama hatuna pesa

Ngoma zalia na mi nataka kucheza [Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!

Kucha kutwa, nishazoea kesha [Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!] Oh!Woh!

Sakata Rhumba, achilia pressure

Hatujui kama tutaonana tena -aa-aa!

Wanavokali  debuts their single, Rhumba, off of their upcoming Self-Titled Album.

 

Wanavokali’s long awaited first solo single, Rhumba, is the newest entry into an emerging body of music paying homage to the golden era of Rhumba music and culture. 

A soundtrack to a fun night out in Nairobi, with its characteristic guitar licks and groovy baselines, 'Rhumba' tells the story of two strangers whose passions have been ignited, dancing the night away. Set against the back drop of smooth silky vocals and laced with modern trap beats, the feel-good party song is a constant reminder that you do not need money to have a good time and that it is always the right time to “shoot-your-shot”. 

From their new and fresh Group Vocal sound to their energetic delivery, Wanavokali successfully make their submission to the familiar and nostalgic sound from their Kenyan roots, bringing an urban and youthful twist to it that promises to make you move. 

Written and Performed by: Wanavokali

Video directed by: KG Brian

Starring: DAVILLAH-S and Collo G

Audio produced by: Mutoriah

Mixed and Mastered by: Wuodomollobeats

Guitar: Marcus Ngigi

Horns: Hornsphere

Bass Guitar: Christian Rushingwa (Rush)

Bass Vocals: Joel Otieno (Big Man Chucho)

Make Up: Arthuro_Makeup

Video Locations: Ball Point Social Club (The Village Market)

Kassanga Music School