Thola amadlozi lyrics by brenda fassie biography

"Thola Madlozi" by Brenda Fassie is a powerful and uplifting song that explores the theme of embracing and seeking guidance from ancestors and spiritual forces.

The song's lyrics, which are primarily in Zulu, convey a strong cultural and spiritual message.

The chorus of the song, "Sithi sangoma hlabela madlozi (Thola madlozi), Ngoba mina hayi ziyang'bhetela (Thola madlozi), Siya phuma sithi ngitholi idlozi (Thola madlozi), Ngoba mina hayi ziyang'bhetela (Thola madlozi)," can be translated as, "We say the healer calls the ancestors (Seek the ancestors), Because I alone cannot handle it (Seek the ancestors), We are coming out saying we have found the spirit (Seek the ancestors), Because I alone cannot handle it (Seek the ancestors)."

This chorus sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the spiritual realm.

It suggests that the process of embracing one's ancestors a