(Aweh) Yebo, it’s a celebration.
Sharp sharp, listen to the groove.
Ililyena ni mundubile, the rhythm is calling out
Ililyena ni makebi, hear what it’s all about
Tuvetelefye mundubile, we gathering for the day
Wemayo na makebi, watch the worries fade away
Ichola we taata, the legacy we hold so high
13 August 2026, underneath the Zambian sky
Oh, Ililyena ni mundubile, we dance until the dawn
Ililyena ni makebi, a new light is being born
It’s the 13th of August, twenty-twenty-six we shine
Everything is perfect, everything is feeling fine
(Sho) Ililyena ni mundubile, the party never ends
(Asambe) Ililyena ni makebi, surrounded by my friends
We celebrating life, in the heart of the home
With the family together, no matter where we roam
From the city to the village, the vibe is spreading fast
Making every memory, one that’s gonna last
13 August 2026, mark it on your map today
We moving to the log drum, in a very special way
Oh, Ililyena ni mundubile, we dance until the dawn
Ililyena ni makebi, a new light is being born
It’s the 13th of August, twenty-twenty-six we shine
Everything is perfect, everything is feeling fine
(Eish) Ililyena ni mundubile, the party never ends
(Let's go) Ililyena ni makebi, surrounded by my friends
Can you feel the pulse? The log drum hits the floor
We asking for blessings, we always asking for more
From the north to the south, the spirit is so strong
Come join the rhythm, come and sing along
So let the music play, let the bassline flow
We shining like diamonds, with a steady glow
Ililyena ni mundubile, tell the world we here
With the joy of the season, and nothing left to fear
13 August 2026, the date we celebrate
Lock it in the diary, it’s gonna be great
Oh, Ililyena ni mundubile, we dance until the dawn
Ililyena ni makebi, a new light is being born
It’s the 13th of August, twenty-twenty-six we shine
Everything is perfect, everything is feeling fine
Ililyena ni mundubile, the party never ends
Ililyena ni makebi, surrounded by my friends
(Aweh) It’s a beautiful day, 2026 style.
Keep the vibe alive, keep the smile.
Sharp sharp, we out.
(Sho)