Kokwana Martha

Yeah, oh Jah, bless the memories

Kokwana Martha, Ngzeco Tombi yawukalanga

One love, yeah

You took care of me when the days were cold

Taught me how to fish, stories of old

Ku phasa tinhlampfi eh nambyeni

You showed me the way to survive in the wild

With a gentle hand, you guided this child

Ndzi rhandza wena, Martha

Kokwana Martha, Ndza ku tsundzuka

You taught me how to be a man, yes you did

To respect the elders, to stand up tall

To be a better person through it all

Martha Ngzeco, your light still shines bright

Oh, yeah

Hlonipha lavakulu, that's what you said

With your wise words, my spirit was fed

You gave me the strength to face the storm

In your warm embrace, I was safe and warm

Now I walk the earth with my head held high

Underneath the golden African sky

Kokwana Martha, Ndza ku tsundzuka

You taught me how to be a man, yes you did

To respect the elders, to stand up tall

To be a better person through it all

Martha Ngzeco, your light still shines bright

Tombi yawukalanga, rise up

I miss you, Kokwana

Jah bless your soul, Martha

Easy now, one love