Abena Ng'andu
A song made by Chonta
Abena Ng'andu
A song made by Chonta
Intro
Ayy! Hear the sound of the soil!
Kwi Tuntwe Kushuma Lubanga!
From Kola to Lubemba!
Yoh! Abena Ng'andu!
Verse 1
Kale ku Lubemba kwa Mukulumpe,
Long ago in the land of Mukulumpe,
Abana bakwe balienda mu nshila,
His children journeyed upon the path.
Born from Queen Mumbi Mukasa,
Chiti na Nkole balitungulwile,
Chiti and Nkole led the way.
Through rivers and forests, day and night,
Guided by the spirits and ancient light.
No room for fear, the road was long,
The voices of the ancestors made them strong.
Crossing Luapula at Matanda's shore,
Seeking the kingdom foretold before.
Chorus
Ifwe, we are the children of kings!
Chitimukulu, hear how Lubemba sings!
Abena Ng'andu, the Crocodile Clan,
The royal blood has flowed all the while.
Muli shani, Mwe ShaMfumu Shonse,
Greetings to the chiefs upon the throne.
Lubemba wesu, twalicindika,
Lubemba, our sacred home forever.
Verse 2
They found the dead crocodile by the stream,
The sacred sign, the fulfillment of the dream.
They built the palace, they claimed the land,
With the spear and the scepter in their hand.
Natotela mukwai, we bow to the past,
A dynasty of warriors built to last.
From Kasama to the world, let the drums play,
The spirit of Lubemba lives today.
Bridge
Ayy! Rise up!
Abena Ng'andu!
Chitimukulu!
Yoh! Twaiminina!
Ayy! Rise up!
Abena Ng'andu!
Chitimukulu!
Yoh! Twaiminina!
Final Chorus
Ifwe, we are the children of kings!
Chitimukulu, hear how Lubemba sings!
Abena Ng'andu, the Crocodile Clan,
The royal blood has flowed all the while.
Muli shani, Mwe ShaMfumu Shonse,
Greetings to the chiefs upon the throne.
Lubemba wesu, twalicindika,
Lubemba, our sacred home forever.
From Kola to Lubemba we stand,
United by history, people, and land.
Ayy! Hear the sound of the soil!
Kwi Tuntwe Kushuma Lubanga!
Abena Ng'andu!
Yoh! Twaiminina
