In memory of Bi Kidude

Performance 28 June 2009 - Hertme/The Netherlands
The Zanzibari singer Bi Kidude (Kiswahili for "Little Granny"), who has died at the age of around 102, had a haunting voice and enigmatic stage presence. In the last 30 years she came to be widely recognised as one of the finest musicians from an island famous for spices and open to influences from the east.
She grew up in the village of Mfagimaringo, where her father was a coconut seller: of her age, she said, "I cannot say that I know it myself, but my birth was at the time of the rupee." The Indian currency was used in east Africa up to the first world war, and a near-contemporary calculated that Bi Kidude was born around 1910.

[@smah7269]

كمية كبيرة من الحزن المختلط بالشجن ،،، اشعر بها كثيرا ،،، محبتي من 🇮🇶 العراق ❤

[@عبدوعثمان-ش6ل]

لم افهم شيئ من الكلام ولاكن شعرت بأحساس الأغنية وكلماتها ولحنها من يوافقني الرأي

[@dilk876]

Ha Bhai shai khaha😢

[@sksohag4885]

❤❤

[@markin_khanii4172]

দাদীর গানের অর্থ না বুঝতে পারলেও অনেক ভালো লাগলো। শেষ বয়সেও অসাধারণ গান গাইতেন।

[@mukeshshah6980]

I am from India and discovered the highly talented Fatimaji - Bi Kudede singing style. Most of the videos seen are her performing at age over 90 years. There is such magnetic charm on her face. It glues me whenever I hear her sing. So charming. Feet tapping music and very melodious.

[@monicashrma4609]

Yes dear

[@gerimismendung6935]

Hebat kidude

[@obaidsafi4930]

Damn right it makes u happy to look at her specially her smile... She is one in million

[@madanmahato4598]

Sir ji mevi bohut bar suna hu or sunta hu dil chu jata hai

[@brondanlogis]

I like BI KIDUDE

[@Gulzarmotivationaladda8755]

भाषा समझ में नहीं आ रही है मगर संगीत और आवाज बहुत ही खूबसूरत है शायद सिंगर यह कहना चाह रही हैं ऐ इंसान तू दुआ तो कर खुदा सब कुछ देगा तेरी दुआ ही में कुछ कमी है तू दिल से मांग तो सही

[@chetramram7911]

The greatest singer singing as she sings by heart and enjoying without a sign of tiredness in this age. We miss her and pray for rest in peace 🎉🎉

[@MyKhaplu]

I pray for Fatima biki dude every day every second Allah bless her every second idk why I fell love with her . May shower His whole flowers of blessing on her ...Rest her soul in peace ameen

[@rukia5859]

Allahuma Ameen 🤲🏾

[@WorldUpdates4U]

No one be like her she in one in millions, lots of respect from india.

[@souadsougou1421]

لا أفهم ماتقول ولكن تطربني باحساسها وصوتها الشجي وتناغمها مع الموسيقى

[@Okenyyahya]

The queen of taarab has contributed invaluably to the culture and will be remembered among great African personalities of all time.what a befitting tribute she deserves as an artist and poet

[@dipkhan3725]

Love and respect for Bi Kidude From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@PriYa-cq1wk]

কিছু বুঝতে পারেন কথা??? 🙂

[@dipkhan3725]

হ্যাঁ পারি

[@PriYa-cq1wk]

@@dipkhan3725 😄😄 ok ok

[@mssohidul534]

Hi

[@mssohidul534]

Vi

[@azharlombok9062]

Im Indonesia People, i like your song Bikidude, I ❤ you all Afrika.

[@neerajrajkumar6784]

भाषा समझ नहीं आती लेकिन संगीत, प्यारी आवाज़, ऊर्जा, समर्पण को नमन करता हूं। जियो तारब की रानी।

[@sandeepvp9240]

One of the grestest singer, world ever seen ♥️♥️♥️

[@FaridĄ-e6u2p]

Here I am back to listening to one of the rare and best voices. I have never heard such art and voice in my life. By Kido, I wish you rest in your grave.❤

[@aslidinirgashov3978]

Greetings from Uzbekistan. Your song is like Uzbek songs

[@jaynarayantiwari9321]

हम हैं तो हिंदी भाषी भारतीय और इनके गानें की स्टाइल को भी पसंद करते हैं लेकिन गानें के शब्दों में वे क्या कहती नजर आती हैं वह अनोखी भाषा की मीनिंग अथवा उसका अर्थ समझनें में अक्षम है, लेकिन उनके गीत को लाइक करेंगे,जय हो और भी गाती रहिये,जय भारत

[@MavlonbekAbdiraximov]

Love your song Bikidude ,I m from Andijan Uzbekistan

[@user-ml8vx9ww2w]

كل الحب من مصر🇪🇬❤ احب بلدك حدا

[@indulalgopal1]

Music has no barriors. No language can restrict us from following it. I dont know why this song is so attractible to me. I heard this more than 10-15 times. Everytime it makes inside me an inexplicable feeling. Love this

[@euchariachimezie6631]

Exactly the way this music 🎶 makes me feel 😌 💕

[@Unity2459]

Really,too much attraction in her voice.

[@hemachandramanamperi5450]

Mee too. It is like heart-to-heart synchronization. Senior from Sri Lanka.

[@sisirkumarkarmakar6519]

What a great and fine voice it was. Love ❤ from India, Berhampore. Long live Grand maa.

[@subratabrahma3793]

Hello I am also from bergampore...where do you live ?

[@ravikumarkumbhar864]

She died in 2013

[@muraliv8157]

இசைக்கு தடைகள் இல்லை. எந்த மொழியும் நம்மைப் பின்பற்றுவதைத் தடுக்க முடியாது. இந்த பாடல் ஏன் என்னை மிகவும் கவர்ந்தது என்று தெரியவில்லை. இதை நான் 10-15 முறைக்கு மேல் கேட்டேன். ஒவ்வொரு முறையும் அது எனக்குள் விவரிக்க முடியாத உணர்வை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. இதை விரும்பு

[@21111977o]

@Murali V Music is a universal language, you don't need to understand the lyrics to dance or be inspired.

[@tejabhaiparmar9760]

Although I couldn't understand the meaning of that song, the voice of that aged singer is very nice. Now a days people want to have such a wonderful singer for the peace of mind. The voice of that singer alive her memory.

[@lionprinceashanti7912]

Zanzibar, Zanzibar. I love Zanzibar. RIP bi Kidude. Your love and passion has no parallel. Loved and remembered always.

[@zahirislam7859]

চোখের পানি ধরে রাখতে পারলাম নাহ্,,,,গানের প্রতি টা কথা গুলো আমার জীবনের সাথে মিল আছে,,,,এতো বিরহের গান আগে কখনো শুনিনি অসাধারণ!!!

[@nusratjahansomiya7709]

Abal naki

[@rebekabibi487]

@@nusratjahansomiya7709 Right

[@user-mr1zq3tv5f]

Hohoho

[@aftarali9248]

😅

[@akinteruolorunfemi8352]

Always in my memory. From Nigeria

[@jeanmarietakouleu9325]

J'ai découvert BI Kidude au hasard en fin 2020. Depuis, ses chansons me donnent de la force pour avancer au quotidien. Repose en paix mum!

[@21111977o]

kind words for her. may she rest in peace

[@blwe9832]

What a beautiful voice and a lovely smile 😊

[@elizabethnganga]

Oh, bibi, zidi kupumzika pema peponi ilhali muziki wako tungali twaupenda. Sauti ya upweke, tamu, na ya kupendeza.

[@user-qe4cl3if9b]

love u baby

[@conferencessilencieuses1101]

الحل ليس في ترجمة المضامين أو إعادة التوزيع، أين القلب الذي سيغني للعالم كما غنت هذه السيدة؟

[@dommiek.5025]

Who are here 2022!? legends never dies.. Proud of you Granny.. Also salute to the late Mirriam Makeba from SA. Daughters of Africa.

[@Ariyantipsgk]

I am from India. I didn't even know what language this was, I hear this song in some random video and I just love it and I searched for a long time to get it, her music is so smooth.

[@firedirection5868]

ha bhai boht accha gati thi wo, legend thi bhai africa ka

[@Unity2459]

Me too. Thanks

[@raselhussain9059]

Love you grandmother from Bangladesh ❤❤❤

[@abdulrahaman7554]

May ALLAH bless her Janattul Firdous from India

[@dilkidhadkan9059]

Love her,from India,West Bengal,Kolkata,Murshidabad,Jangipur...

[@murazickzahir522]

Excellent talent having a some kind of old life feel style ,excellent music ,very slow moment dance ,love from Sri lanka 2022

[@debabratasengupta3486]

Always within Divine love,I always gain,tears of joy from her voice.

[@SLbritzinUK]

i dont understand...but fall in love with this song and many other songs sung by her....i am sure she was one of the respected ladies..Love you..your music will remain with us forever....RIP...from Sri Lanka

[@geografiaufpi6095]

Sou do Brasil e estou fascinado pela cultura musical africana

[@toubandiaye4543]

❤️❤️❤️from Sénégal 🇸🇳

[@husseinremmyjohn2350]

She is from TANZANIA 🇹🇿

[@Yourprincess900]

Yeah i know

[@mdshohagfokir6753]

May Allah grant him paradise Respect ❤️❤️bikidude love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️

[@cjmathiyas3587]

What a talented singer!!!..best pronouncer!...good expression!! exellent musicians?....marvelous performance in this age?... All GOD'S gift!!!....

[@h.rochim6544]

Al Fatihah for mama Fatimah...She was very very best sing traditional song. I no understand but very Like 👍👍

[@salomeonlinetv1112]

I love you so much bi kikude mungu akulaze mahali pema AMINA

[@apernesh21]

O My God you passed away 🙏🙏😭 lots of love to the great soul May God will give you lots of rest happiness 😭😭😭 love you 😭🙏🙏🙏 Big salaam from India 🙏

[@pritampal7758]

🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@yebiff7733]

🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@chemmusgallery2347]

Love and respect this singer❣️. Iam indian in kerala🌷🌷

[@Rojgarwithpankaj]

Kerala is very beautiful state in india

[@muqaddasbibi1058]

@@Rojgarwithpankaj All states of India are very beautiful.

[@Rojgarwithpankaj]

@@muqaddasbibi1058 thank you so much

[@mahhannan9455]

I am Bangladesh

[@urgeunity1]

Love from Colombia

[@yuriofilosofo5045]

Love and appreciation, thanks for sharing...from Angola 🙌

[@suchitakamble8947]

-Great singer I love Bi Kidude.....Mumbai India

[@vectorrawand3789]

Even i dont understand anything but her singing tuch my heart. you know when she sing she song from the buttom of her heart she has a great filing 🥺

[@sadiqueansar]

Same bro ♥️♥️🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@xero10]

A language that everyone understands. It’s MUSIC. Lot of love for Bi Kidude. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dibakardutta9573]

I have come to know , about Grand MAA's demise in another video, It's great loss Love and respects from India! Rest in peace Grand maa You will also remain in our hearts forever

[@anaimian]

BET OF THE BEH MELODY & SONG بهترین اجرا از یک موسیقی با اصالت و دلنشین و سپاس از شما

[@sandeepvp9240]

Great singing 👌👌👌, what a feel ♥️♥️♥️, im from india ♥️

[@cnxindustries3276]

Mothers here and there ❤️

[@కరణంవెంకటేశ్వరప్రసాద్]

I love African Singer Queen Bi Kidude her Songs.

[@amoudiafif2005]

من الجزائر صوتها اطربني فنانة عظيمة 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@saolyoem3878]

I'm really love your voice and respected to you, I'm your Cambodia's fan, may your soul rest in peace.

[@TiemokoCisse-tf9rp]

Paix à ton âme maman qui nous a héritier de la sagesse de l'amour et de la joie ❤❤❤❤

[@denexness783]

❤❤Love you Tanzania Very good songs ❤❤

[@dgartstarashhomedecorillus9579]

I like this song.

[@nazimuddinrocky5817]

Highly satisfied love from Bangladesh

[@fliahamarien5853]

kind of music can taking me to place or time i like to be in ..... from Egypt hello to everybody

[@amitmandal8054]

Lord Krishna bless her, from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@madanmahato4598]

Ami onek bar sune chi khub bhalo lage sunte .sunnar somsi mota khub shanto hoyejao

[@abhilashgerman2636]

ഒരു കറുത്ത വർഗ്ഗകാരിയുടെ ശബ്ദം ആസ്വദിക്കാൻ വെളുത്ത വർഗ്ഗക്കാരുടെ ബഹളം..... ഇതല്ലേ നവോഥാനം 🌷🇮🇳

[@heminck]

അതെ ബ്രോ ശെരിയാ

[@Knight_ff1957]

പലപ്പോഴും സുജാതയെ ഓർമപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു

[@abhilashgerman2636]

@@Knight_ff1957 മനസ്സിലായില്ല

[@bhimasonwane5842]

iam indina becase my life fevret song bi kidude

[@mdmahfuzurrahman1074]

You are my love.. I miss you.

[@bobicobra5767]

Luar biasa suaraya merdu tiap kali performance penuh penghayatan ilove bi kidude from indonesia

[@muraliv8157]

@Ridzal Irianto Thalib இசைக்கு தடைகள் இல்லை. எந்த மொழியும் நம்மைப் பின்பற்றுவதைத் தடுக்க முடியாது. இந்த பாடல் ஏன் என்னை மிகவும் கவர்ந்தது என்று தெரியவில்லை. இதை நான் 10-15 முறைக்கு மேல் கேட்டேன். ஒவ்வொரு முறையும் அது எனக்குள் விவரிக்க முடியாத உணர்வை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. இதை விரும்பு

[@pcdogra8788]

Love you guys I from India state for Himachal pradesh in distt kullu

[@user-gv7cg9xh7s]

I love you ma 😘😘😘😢😢😢😢

[@haruntabanan3631]

Senyum dan tatapan mata begitu indah Umu Kidude ❤❤

[@michaelowenokech1359]

Rip mum we still love you 💕 more mum

[@muraliv8157]

இசைக்கு தடைகள் இல்லை. எந்த மொழியும் நம்மைப் பின்பற்றுவதைத் தடுக்க முடியாது. இந்த பாடல் ஏன் என்னை மிகவும் கவர்ந்தது என்று தெரியவில்லை. இதை நான் 10-15 முறைக்கு மேல் கேட்டேன். ஒவ்வொரு முறையும் அது எனக்குள் விவரிக்க முடியாத உணர்வை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. இதை விரும்பு

[@meankushbee3257]

May God bless you . Grand maa

[@arifhouqe9974]

😍😍🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩 i from Bangladesh ❤❤❤❤ Mashallah

[@user-hq8wi4je3q]

افريقيا العظمى من الشمال الى الجنوب ومملكتهم بلاد السودان أنتم شعب وشعوب الله الرب الاله أنتم كبريائه صانعي النار والحديد العماليق في الديانة الاسلامية بارك الرب الاله فيكم في السماء والأرض تحية من بلاد الاردن وولايته المملكة 👯‍♂️🇯🇴🕚🌍

[@carmelogiallo5865]

Bi Kidude, la Regina dell'Africa, rimarrà sempre viva nel cuore dell'uomo.

[@innocentmdw5587]

At that age!!what a wonder!!...😍 One in a billion for real

[@user-kx6ms2zo4t]

Love & Respect ❤❤❤. From Dhaka, Bangladesh.

[@user-kx6ms2zo4t]

Can i know more about her.

[@markaban8393]

love you from indonesia 🇮🇩

[@aburagada]

فنانة عظيمة ب كيدودة فاقت شهرتها وتخطت زنجبار الى مصاف العالمية لاجادتها الغناء بالمقامات الموسيقية العربية باتقان .. تاريخ حافل لقرن من الزمان 103 عام

[@user-iw3gn7kw7u]

Какая молодец, всё пела вживую, без фонограммы. И какой прекрасный голос. Пусть земля ей будет пухом.... Я скорблю.

[@21111977o]

she was greatly talented in her music career.

[@sufoldev3928]

Thanks from india

[@кыргызкалматай]

Душа радуется, пусть земля будет пухом.

[@maysmb2308]

I love you grand ma vnice

[@Suleman-n9l]

الفن والموسيقى هي لغة مشتركة بين البشر from oman 🇴🇲

[@joaoanisiodasilva4582]

I love her ...my eternal respect for her ...RIP.. Mahatma..Malayka

[@user-dj2lm4ie6f]

I like this song. From Ertrea

[@Danishletslearn]

Fallen in love with her voice

[@anandamaitra5866]

Her voice is outstanding

[@PreciousCNjoku-km1qv]

Love and Respect for bi kidude

[@subhashgorai2902]

Love and respect singer..iam from Indian Kolkata

[@ravinderbrar8492]

Love you mom I am punjab from India

[@hastykelly8625]

موسيقى جميلة و فنانة عملاقة 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@jyotishchandrabarman]

I am from India, this is my favourite song.

[@regosiswanto399]

I love bi kidude

[@ijasek7647]

Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳♥️♥️♥️♥️✌️ African brothers

[@AfricanMusicFestival]

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[@chetramram7911]

She was a God's gifted

[@ssb2055]

I'm from India love you afreca

[@liemalekotaumatagi6288]

Rip dame Bi kidude....GRATITUDE

[@roopuniyal8085]

Spiritual 😍 Love from India

[@sheikhfarid2022]

I can't understand, but fell this song, from Bangladesh 🇧🇩