Kelly Khumalo - Empini

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Music video by Kelly Khumalo performing Empini. © 2020 Universal Music (Pty) Ltd South Africa
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[@wifetofuture_]

Who's here in 2024???🥺❤️

[@user-CalvinMatlhaope]

❤️🥺

[@Mafu_Romeo]

🤗🤗🤗

[@natashanamwila5852]

I am I just can't stop listening to this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marjoriegaras7221]

👋

[@ToussaintFils]

Right here!

[@arthurbaipusi4063]

We don't search for old songs we search for old memories Who is still here 2024😢❤

[@owethunkosi3775]

Here🎉

[@SandraSibanda]

I am here😢

[@yapanderakahuure2824]

I'm here in 2024 listening to a masterpiece and I can't help how good it feels listening to it.....A fan from Namibia

[@NigelChimbwanda-te9ds]

We here

[@MfanakaGogo-eo6ix]

Power to that I like that one including me💔😭🤞

[@bensonkaurimba7716]

19 September 2024 I’m still here. Who’s with me? ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AdornSeiswane-j8d]

❤️🙌😍😍

[@Mama12376]

Here with you 😊

[@beetee4898]

1 oct

[@frenkiemuich1695]

Someone like my comment so as am back here to listen to this great African queen

[@inganathimqengqeleko5629]

who else think this song will never ever expire?

[@assahmahlangu3863]

Yimi lo

[@zananidlamini532]

Imnandi kakhulu

[@raisibesaasa8822]

🙋‍♀️

[@tendanimudau5770]

this woman can sing jealous down

[@ntlharhingobeni2879]

I can listen the whole day

[@nyanhandajnr8645]

The Year 2020 can be laid to Rest now. I pray that whoever reads this becomes Successful 🖤

[@tanatswamusasiwa1479]

Like wise breth

[@lungelwa735]

✊

[@Hislovingkindness]

Amen you too dearie

[@nolwazidube893]

i pray you become successful too

[@tatendamukwesha1341]

Amen

[@nalediabiel2421]

Hey Random person who is scrolling through the comments. You are amazing and beautiful. I hope your day is going to great!

[@simangelehlatshwayo7669]

Thanks you too

[@cynthiaopany99]

Thank you.You too are amazing and beautiful.

[@joanandangwa6658]

😘

[@ntombekayampoloka7560]

Wow nice

[@giniemini3407]

Thank you so much dear

[@ZinhleMakaba]

Who is here in 2024🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@mokgadivelly9321]

Who agrees with me that this song is going platinum ?💖

[@zanelebukali2638]

Might even be diamond

[@Leepatzzz]

Agree

[@duncanomondi4661]

Already certified gold

[@ernieluv8843]

@Tshepo M it is alleged, and she has not been found guilty by any court of law, chill and enjoy the song

[@lucymohlala4947]

I agree 👌

[@arnogelderbloem4959]

White boy - South African - This song will never expire

[@dericktieties790]

We are south africa.... Black. Blue, white, purple. Yellow.. Nothing else matter but the love and respect

[@cecilianekaro6303]

True that....

[@lotusphoenix8]

❤❤❤❤

[@Texas1947Too]

White man - Texas - This music is wonderful!

[@terendilinanghonda190]

She's totally beautiful, who else agrees?

[@bulinzanze2984]

Beautiful is an understatement

[@jessicammutle3467]

A queen

[@bella357]

She is

[@nomaswazisebula9564]

I agree 💯💯

[@ntombifuthimnguni8678]

That's true

[@JASMINE-F-A]

Of all her songs THIS ONE HITS DIFFERENT ❤❤❤ 2024 anyone???

[@theresaachona76]

It surely does ...2024 still feeling like it has just come out ...Zambia 🇿🇲♥️ you Kelly

[@nonhlanhlamnguni4168]

M here man❤

[@MukatekoMasiya]

yes

[@Nobesyl27]

@@JASMINE-F-A it does hey

[@MerriamNdlovu-z3l]

I'm here

[@cleopatra1603]

The black skin represents the strength, the scarf represents burden, her voice represents power then the song represents patience and courage 😊😊😊😊

[@thanduxolokhubone4953]

And resilience 🙏

[@siyandasithole1185]

Ironic considering she bleached her skin😂

[@everythingmore3401]

👌👌👌👌

[@Nombulelo.M]

Siyanda Sithole 😂😂 you had to ruin the entire comment 🚮😂🤣

[@ntokozotmathe5704]

🧡

[@chazanimbokazi7810]

"lingashona emini🤞❤️"Uma uwaqonda lamagama hit like

[@vutlhareezitha]

When she said abantu abay' funi into enhle ❤😩! Kelly is a Gem ❤

[@mmatlouronald1987]

i just melted knowing shes soo right

[@kandeu_]

What does it mean?

[@sizwentsele4418]

Believe you me abayifuni.

[@alettadennis3531]

Bruhhh🥺❤️the fact tt she mentioned peeps we live with daily being back stabbers😭😭😭

[@boniswasithole3524]

When She says"AmaThemba wonke wabeke Kimi"😍😍

[@Mashapsmotivationalsite]

Whos here in 2024 ❤🎉?????????

[@marymutimbanyoka6966]

Anyone reading this, love you and God loves you more.

[@queen-elizabeth3763]

Love you too sis. God bless you too

[@hillarymailosi8153]

God bless u too and thank you for saying that

[@patriciahsibanda5297]

Thanks a lot my dear you too God be with you everyday

[@edsnarsi]

Oooh thank you, may The Almighty Father guide and protect you and your family

[@prosperkullaya4529]

Nice song

[@zandilevapi2728]

I swear Kelly Khumalo is the most strongest person ever... I mean she was dragged for years and she is still standing strong. I love you sisi..

[@Sama7941]

Dragged for what?

[@TabLamo]

Yes l love her courage

[@destinyjohnson6991]

🙏❤

[@Hislovingkindness]

@@Sama7941 the death of that guy

[@user-it5qc6sb9b]

@EstherMuule what do you mean "that guy"??

[@mercelinelambert3344]

To everyone that lost a mother and those fighting silent battles God loves you,left this song comfort you

[@alphoncec.g.2325]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sharonbanks1712]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bijouxlisamulan2008]

🙏

[@funnywithconnie6631]

Thank you so much 2016 was a hard year for me that's the year my mother passed away 🕊️🕊️

[@mercyomulela6832]

Thank you! 2009 my world became still. RIP dear mom🌹learning to live with the pain.

[@edwardgabula7415]

I remember listening to this song when my mom was bedridden, she had cancer. It was a difficult time. Now when I listen to it I feel like she’s still in this world. 🙏

[@chippandenga6722]

Hardy Boy🙏🏽 You have just reminded me of my mom. She also passed on due to cervical cancer.😢😢😢 Its tough my man but we are surviving.

[@LweendoHamwendaHibeene-o1s]

My young brother mistakenly played it once. When I listened to it my radio has played it 3 days on repeat I love it ❤

[@anoemlotshwa7559]

USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 has punched the like button...

[@Starstruck73]

Usa has the mlotshwa surname???

[@nikiswadidishe4595]

​@@Starstruck73hehake 😅😅😅😂😂

[@kristykays3233]

Your neighbors are in love with this...🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼all the way from Zim

[@Nyumbane]

All the way from Mozambique. One love.

[@edmoremudikwa6804]

8

[@pablomaster6806]

Hey uyuu

[@pablomaster6806]

Hey u

[@pablomaster6806]

Yyuuuu

[@rudorwasheshumba4945]

This song should be sold on pharmacies it’s so therapeutic

[@luciamatembele1859]

😅😅😅bruuh

[@otsogileonalepelo9610]

😂😂

[@awesomemaslov]

😂😂😂

[@wlhansen2068]

It soothes the soul

[@thobanisithole2020]

You should be using this line as a pick up line.

[@theRuralafricanshop]

English Translation For Empini by KELLY KHUMALO I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day What is it, why are you disappointed? Your hopes have been ruined You’ve put all of them on me Don’t you know? People don’t want beautiful things They are surprising; they hurt you while looking at you in the eyes I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day Some people live off gossip You’ll hear them saying give us the gossip You’ve put all your hopes on me Don’t you know? People don’t want beautiful things They are surprising; they hurt you while looking at you in the eyes I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day Me and you there’s no one else I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day I hope you see We will die at war They won’t defeat us It would set during the day

[@lauramvula8530]

Thank you😍🤗

[@ROSLYN1166]

Thanks for this.

[@cheremunaka2179]

Thank you

[@majorymushore3506]

Thank you for translation

[@Cha-wi2md]

Thank you for the translation! Much love from 🇿🇲

[@mowedi]

How this woman rise in the morning and face her adversary! She is a lesson to all of us.

[@louisribombo7071]

You can say that again, she been through a lot and still raise strong

[@mowedi]

@@louisribombo7071 I believe she is a true definition of an African. We all rise and fall.

[@maphutipoopedi4412]

It's must be a challenge. The opposition shows she's guinenly talented hence the high level of opposition. May she experience peace.

[@mowedi]

@@maphutipoopedi4412 ya. Fighting every day is not a child's play

[@Kate_Ntombela]

Preach sir

[@siyabongahanise1481]

In my humble opinion she is currently (2020) the best female vocalist in South Africa. 😘 🔥

[@LeratoM98]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️✨💯

[@fortunatetiisetsoseerane2366]

Not only 2020 she has a GOLDEN VOICE

[@mbalenhlejele5022]

Indeed! By far...

[@femalepalace3743]

Absolute Truth🔥🔥🔥🔥 Kelly you are the best ❤️

[@ayattolahgcwabe]

Hell yeah!!!!

[@annettmahlangu9838]

Lets give Kelly her flowers while she's still here 🌹🥀🌺🌻💐

[@HlabirwaMoukangwe-ud3uz]

Hello, I agree with you

[@multimediaspecialist4432]

I Dedicate this song to all the SINGLE MOTHERS in Africa, those who endure struggles daily, you are strong and YOU WILL WIN .May God bless you and change your story. CHIREMBA - ZIMBABWE.............When they ask us to describe Africa and her people ,we play them Empini not Burna Boy .

[@leeroyhustle]

You can appreciate her music without smearing Burns boy...

[@gwinyafats4728]

Your comment really touched me I literally broke down because I really know what single mothers goes through every single day trying to keep their children alive and well and never giving up! So power to woman,

[@vixyashanti8919]

Thank you❤

[@mindfullytransformed448]

Why can’t we show them both artists 😄🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rutendogwata4171]

Thanks hun

[@Richard_Range]

Somizi brought me here! I understand nothing but hey this is a Lovly African hit! Love from East Africa~Tanzania🇹🇿 Thanks for the Likes😇

[@clarisseiradukunda337]

Me too...😄😄😄love from Burundi 🇧🇮

[@kudajamkoko4746]

Me too

[@siphokazisikhunyana9782]

Me too

[@pearleshiatlhaselo4410]

I ran here after Somizi's video. Wow this one here ❤❤❤🙏🇧🇼

[@melandrthandi7638]

Lol me too

[@makwandeizipho950]

They don’t call her vocal highness for nothing

[@nonhlanhlamnguni6576]

She's the best...the song hits home...

[@SaneleNoothe]

Its 3:47 AM ,and I'm broken down with no hope this is the only song that makes me feel like there's still hope let me not give up ❤😢❤

[@noreengumbo9089]

Hugs to you, I hope you are ok now ❤.

[@SakhileNdlovu-iy7qt]

U know what you mean😢😂

[@lotusphoenix8]

I hope this feeling has lifted 🫂

[@nikiswadidishe4595]

❤❤❤uberight

[@macdonaldchinyama9223]

This is one of the best songs I've listened to. You have our approval from Zim 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@winstonphillipmadzikanda6295]

Taura hako u may say that again Zimbabwe is here for you Kelly kellirice us

[@mayibongwejohannes]

Word

[@vimbainasheshumbanhete2313]

Taura hako. Talent 💯

[@tatendamadzokere4277]

Chokwadi... Kelly should come soon as covid clears#good vocals

[@heatherban4488]

Yes 100%

[@mthobisimfuphi1077]

The strongest fearless women in South Africa 🇿🇦. With her unique voice she is a powerful

[@mfanelomncube5171]

@Zulugirl ofuze wena nonyoko! Sewungumseshi or uyimantshi asaz

[@pabalelomakgahlela9290]

I love her so much. Nothing gets her down

[@RAMARUMOT]

😏

[@mfanelomncube5171]

@Zulugirl Manje ma ayekhona kunani ngoba kwakundoda yakhe.

[@SandileMbatha777]

@Zulu Girl bese kuba neziphuphuku ezinjengawe, im sure where ever you are i life iyakunyisa you’re not where you’re supposed to be and you do not have any of your heart desires that’s why you’re here barking at a successful human being. Hlala kanjalo shlama esi miserable and focus ekuhlulekeni kwakho 🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽

[@angelagurung985]

So beautiful she is amazing a masterpiece ✨ 😍 💖 Well done from UK 👏 👏 👏

[@manfredpetersen]

Yeah great masterpiece beautiful sound

[@lesegomampadi7017]

👍👍👍👍👍😎😂

[@lesegomampadi7017]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💘

[@Simango21]

Really love

[@meldamakola8544]

from uk wow

[@happy_me4266]

This song is so cultural, so African. SO US‼️😭😍🇰🇪

[@mandlaaubrey9269]

the most hated women in SA and the most beautiful voice in SA keep going Kelly

[@stherakathabekhulu4324]

Kuyanibulala ubuxoki kodwa,zolo lokhu benincoma uThandiswa,Mshoza,Mercy Pakela, Zahara manje seniphakama ngoKelly mina nje noma angacula kanjan, wazikhipha kimina

[@nicolenatsai]

Why are people against her, sorry I genuinely don't know. I have just been seeing the comments

[@jimmyguccitshela7359]

@@stherakathabekhulu4324 yebo sphakama ngaye and simthanda thandi ❣

[@africamybeloved4701]

@@nicolenatsaiHer ex was one of the best goalkeepers in SA and he was killed in her house and no one was ever caught for dat.

[@shanillaantonioshakira604]

dats true

[@takumyc]

Blessed be everyone who is listening to this song but doesnt understand the lyrics

[@wellingtontafaramudimu8505]

My zim bro😂💯..isu ngatingonzwai chete😂💯

[@takumyc]

@@wellingtontafaramudimu8505 lol yes bro we just listen and appreciate

[@tarirodorcas]

kkk kana chanzwika

[@anchikono11]

here is a translation: afrikalyrics.com/kelly-khumalo-empini-translation

[@patiencendazi2227]

Hehehe hah i translated till ndanzwisisa ini, one powerful song

[@khangelwakhathi508]

Many people would have committed suicide having gone through what Kelly has gone through, i admire your strenght and i pray God gives you more strength for you and your family!!!

[@nkosithandeka9496]

hmmm yh she is so strong

[@khae74]

Yet, Some people's fathers and brothers are wrongly put in prison because of her

[@rockazpalace3947]

are you my ex gf...what if she had a hand on...

[@sellonkhatho8220]

She's a trouble maker herself....many people committed suicide because of her

[@lifebegininggirlengagugiyo6553]

She must be strong, so funny how people judge others and know a person more than herself. Keep your head up Kelly

[@kamogelokokobele]

20M views!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ we love you MaKhumalo

[@thabomilton1638]

This will be my first song to play when I have a car ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stherakathabekhulu4324]

Kwaaaaaa ziyobe seziningi nangu Nomcebo Zikode,Lira,nabanye ukhohlwe ilomzenzisi

[@monusibarileng61]

same here..!

[@m23120]

Amen...may you get it soon

[@anithambewu9058]

Relatable

[@laonemedupe4518]

@Thabo milton...same here.

[@estherncube1066]

I am here to represent Zimbabweans, Girl you are one of a kind, Heal and keep shining.

[@primrose3810]

Maita basa 🇿🇼♥️♥️

[@jannysibanda157]

I'm here also....siyabonga ...totenda....vanoimba cc ava zvakadikama eish

[@nallibigopo4997]

haa tanakirwa chose..Ini wezhira ndakakidzwa

[@sidudumba]

Asi watengwa naMnangagwa??we are at war today with SA

[@dianamodjadji2454]

@@primrose3810 away

[@Maite.Itee25]

Since i can't like this a 100 times I'll just like everyone's comment! 😭 😭 ❤️

[@ggsutelzi4236]

And i'm your 100th like😊

[@chevellecampbell3629]

Nuff love from Jamaica ❤

[@jeremiasadaoofficial2993]

God bless who ever touches here.

[@muswahilia4944]

🙏

[@emmahmasilela6770]

Tnx you too

[@southwegianofazanochine6114]

What does the white South African boy listen to when he misses home, this, this makes me feel home.

[@ntjanaelsina6389]

This white south African boy has a nice taste 😊 I'm impressed

[@sindilekhumalo5081]

Sweet. SA is our home and there's nothing like home brother.

[@thembimalate7672]

@@sindilekhumalo5081 hgggytttyyyyyyooouúhhh67⁸7⁷ik 6⁶last uujjjjjuuyy

[@isaurachale1746]

I am a mozambican but this song also makes me feel in Africa, there is nothing beautiful than home

[@lunanuevadesigns3960]

Well Said Bjorn.🇿🇦✊🌍

[@lugeecekakupa3285]

I'm Namibia I don't understand but I feel this song🇳🇦💗

[@lugeecekakupa3285]

@Andile Tafane I totally agree🌍😌✊💥❤

[@lilleynomazulu8865]

Wow but you don't understand the words

[@queenchabbie7347]

The song is about fighting through all forces that are pulling her down, shes basically telling pple that even with the forces shes going to fight until the end, such a beautiful motivating song.

[@verequeeyth2318]

So true

[@obinwannechristopher3813]

My song of the year, even if i don't understand most of the words

[@kgalemangmakgone5738]

Watching from Windhoek, Namibia

[@siyaraps6492]

This is a Hit right here🥺 And I was here before a million views 😎

[@thanduxolontshangase8385]

Me too 😍

[@nemaembenimuofhe7480]

Lol same Applies here😆😆

[@ashleygande]

who else thinks this should be a medical prescription at the pharmacy

[@mengistok]

Refreshing cool spring waters indeed. 🇳🇦

[@noziphosibanda9110]

I do

[@maphalemampuru3849]

@@mengistok me 😭😭

[@vusibhekan]

##senzo meyiwa 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@phathutshedzoramunana7500]

True that😭❤❤

[@SandileMbatha777]

Kelly’s fans should be called Amabutho KaMzilikazi - We fight to LIVE LIFE

[@skhaaphiri108]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SandileMbatha777]

skhaa phiri 🤣🤣🤣 updated the name

[@asanori7415]

😂😂😂 I'm in

[@Ivylimitz]

old memories for Aug 2024....anyone here?

[@nonhlanhlannkosi7649]

I am Zimbabwean and I say South Africans give this talented gem 💎 a break, fearless Makhumalo God is watching and hearing your cry 😭 it shall be well cc

[@tendaimahlaba5489]

My late Mother loved this song so much. We played it at her funeral.

[@malerekolepheane5846]

😪🙂😍...

[@dimphomokoena2644]

Condolences to you and family and Tendai....strength to you

[@dantonkipkemoi7197]

@@malerekolepheane5846 the song is sweet she was in the battle in this life and she has done it may her soul rest in peace

[@dantonkipkemoi7197]

let this song makes you fullfil more dreams and desire my friend

[@cndungu]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope she is in a better place.

[@winnieakinyi3893]

Somizi brought me here,that voice is epic

[@mamoketemona5349]

I am also brought here by Somisi.

[@Kate_Ntombela]

Is Somizi and Kelly still friends ?

[@smangalisothato9195]

how

[@Kidsconnect-xn9px]

Im still listening to this amazing song even though I dont understand what she means Love from Zimbabwe Anyone June 2024❤❤❤

[@NKlivelovelife29]

Here, and still trying to understand. My soul understands for me. I just connected with the song the first time I heard it.

[@lorrainezingwe4285]

Same here.. even on my status 😂

[@DaisyMatlhe]

Lyrics Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Kutheni na? Yini udangele, konakele? Amathemba akho, wonke 'wabeka kimi Awazi na? Abant' abayifuni intw' enhle Bayamangaza, bak'limaza bak'buk' emehlweni Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Abany' abantu, umgosi baphila ngawo Ubezwe bethi, "Awus'nik' amagqabantshintshi" Amathemba akho, wonke 'wabeka kimi Awazi na? Abant' abayifuni intw' enhle Bayamangaza, bak'limaza bak'buk' emehlweni Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Mina nawe akekh' omunye Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini Ng'yathemb' uyabona Sofela khon' empini Ngeke baskhona Lingashon' emini

[@lethukuthulangwenya3510]

Yini amaqhabantshintshi?

[@sikunawa2910]

Translate please i love the song

[@masegopeme9625]

Thank you

[@pelokazidywili8587]

@@lethukuthulangwenya3510 yi summary

[@chasurachatibwege3108]

Dankie love

[@lorraineanyango6920]

I don’t understand but the song has the emotions I need 😭.... 🇰🇪 Kenya Approves

[@mkhululenisbusiso1315]

Nice song indeed

[@shangetp]

Basically it's a war cry! No giving in, no giving up, no matter what they say.....we will die fighting!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@monicahnyokabimacua]

I'm a kenyan living in South Africa for 20 years this year. Yeeeeaaah

[@southafricanbrodcastergive7732]

Monicah we love u Africah

[@lilleynomazulu8865]

@@monicahnyokabimacua yoooh 😲

[@nellyburu7322]

I cannot wait for the season where Kelly is finally happy in all aspects of her life. I will rejoice with you mntana wakwa Khumalo ngoba ubuthwele ubunzima sisi, kodwa lo mthwalo akakho ngapha kwamandla akho.❤

[@Wale_MC]

The same feelings i have, i hope the most faithful God gives this lady and the family the peace they deserve🤲 i pray everyday for khumalo😢 God of peace be your guide always khumalo Love from Uganda 🇺🇬 ❤

[@TendaniMavhungu]

They can never make me to hate you Kelly

[@tawandachimhangariso8470]

Song of the century 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾I'm from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 🇿🇼 🇿🇼 You made us Proud here in the US🇺🇸 Proudly African sister 🖤🖤🖤

[@siphiwenzama1316]

Thanks guys fly high the African flag .S.A Durban

[@mrctluthuli1117]

Be strong Guys there we love you eMzansi🇿🇦 from Matatiele

[@Kiki-sv9cl]

@@mrctluthuli1117 Mkhaya wam

[@mrctluthuli1117]

@@Kiki-sv9cl enkosi mkhaya wam

[@tawandachimhangariso8470]

@@Kiki-sv9cl unjani..... ukhuphi mkhaya ?

[@sindilekhumalo5081]

Zulu-English Translation by Sindile Khumalo Empini (In Battle) by Kelly Khumalo Ngiyathemb' uyabona (I hope you realize) Sofela khon' empini (We’ll be in this battle till death) Ngeke bas’khone (They’ll never destroy us) Linga shon' emini (Hell will freeze over first) X2 Kutheni na yini udangele (What is it, why are you downcast?) Konakele amathemba akho (Things are bad. All your hopes, Wonke wabeke kimi (put them on me) Ahh awazi na (Ahh don’t you know) Abant' abayifuni intw' enhle ehe (People hate anything good ehe) Bayamangaza baklimaza bakbuk' emehlweni (They're amazing; they hurt you without batting an eye) Ngiyathemb' uyabona (I hope you realize) Sofela khon' empini (We’ll be in this battle till death) Ngeke bas’khone (They'll never destroy us) Linga shon' emini (Hell will freeze over first) X2 Abany' abantu umgosi baphila ngawo (Some people live on gossip) Ubezwe bethi awusnik' amagqab' ntshintshi (You hear them say, give us the latest) Amathemba akho (All your hopes) Wonke wabeke kimi (put them on me) Ahh awazi na (Ahh don’t you know) Abant' abayifuni intw' enhle ehe (People hate anything good) Bayamangaza baklimaza bakbuk' emehlweni (They're amazing; they hurt you without batting an eye) Ngiyathemb' uyabona (I hope you realize) Sofela khon' empini (We’ll be in this battle till death) Ngeke baskhone (They’ll never destroy us) Linga shon' emini (Hell will freeze over first) Uwee iyee…. Uwee iyee… Mina nawe, akekho omunye (You and I - there’s no one else) Ohh oo... Ngiyathemba uyabonna (I hope you realize) Sofela khon' empini (We’ll be in this battle till death) Ngeke bas’khone (They’ll never destory us) Linga shon' emini (Hell will freeze over first)

[@mandzsandz9955]

Most go for a direct translation, but this... ❤ Amazing... Love it... Mntungwa, Mbulaz'omnyama

[@nelsonnzvuvu7905]

Thanks for the beautiful translation. Now I find meaning in the song

[@sindilekhumalo5081]

@@mandzsandz9955 Glad you like. Kelly was singing in deep idiomatic Zulu and a direct translation wouldn't have done justice to her lyrics.

[@thobekamoraka3334]

Uyishayile i translation we Mntungwa. Sibong' impela 👊👊

[@sindilekhumalo5081]

@@thobekamoraka3334 Thank you, it was a labour of love 🙏

[@joyleenketiwa9204]

This song hits different when you've actually been betrayed by ppl you thought cared😭

[@moleposegwapa669]

U talking to me. Exactly

[@nomussnyathi4067]

Oooh yes

[@rebeccamandaza2554]

It hits that spot

[@leoricdabs3222]

I have just lost everything as I listen to this.. betrayal of the last degree

[@evelynmaphosa8174]

Going thru that now am still in shock

[@Nobesyl27]

My late husband favorite song , I love and hate it , he really died fighting for our love. He was never a music lover but this song he loved sooo much😢. May he Rest In Peace

[@vimbaipreston6762]

Sending you solidarity and love sis❤

[@Nobesyl27]

@@vimbaipreston6762 I truly appreciate your comfort my dear🙏

[@NtsikayesizweMathunjwa]

May he rest well,let this song comfort you my dear sis

[@Nobesyl27]

@@NtsikayesizweMathunjwa thank you darling I will do that🙏🙏

[@tkn140]

May you find healing 😢

[@issie874]

This song is healing . My daughter lost her boyfriend to a car accident and this is all she keeps listening to thank Sisi Kelly

[@zandisilemaqhayiya5478]

All the strength to her. Nale izakugqitha sisi🙏🏾

[@mollinec7704]

Deepest condolences to your daughter May God comfort her 🙏🏽

[@lovesweetheart9586]

I am sorry for her loss may she know god is with her

[@issie874]

@@lovesweetheart9586 thank you

[@siphelozwelibanzi9057]

Oh marn askies.

[@pearlita2137]

I am here for all Batswana to say Kelly, you are one phenomenal sister..🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼Much appreciated👏

[@monusibarileng61]

okile wa bona ke gone ke e bonang pina e. such a killer song!

[@sadiemabotho201]

@@monusibarileng61 Hare le nna 😂🤣 I heard it for the first time this past Saturday.

[@garendolo6682]

And deeply loved no matter what, powerhouse,powerfull spirit, strength, courage, always living in her truth regardless of being judged 😍

[@maitymokone9688]

Reha no ngwana ko gae

[@larrykemet6709]

lol did we say you should speak for all of us Ngwana wa ko gae ? lol..but you are right she is

[@busien3065]

This woman she's been through lots but she still stand up and strong each everyday, God bless you my sister, your voice is everything ❤💕

[@stherakathabekhulu4324]

Uzenzile akakhalelwa

[@mulengamupenda1004]

Am behind my love . when you say she's been through a lot what do you mean.what happened to her

[@ireneteresa2930]

Am Kenyan🇰🇪......this song hits deep💪💪💪

[@thandekasindane6052]

Kelly Khumalo is the best vocalist in SA. Hands down 🔥

[@tru2746]

💖 agreed thus far

[@AzaFestile]

Without a doubt❤️

[@ktofficial4358]

In Africa 😇

[@fossofosso3320]

Among the better do know of zahara

[@blessingbakhuselebungane1913]

In Africa*

[@kele.revelation945]

Kelly my Sister when God gave you that voice he knew what he was doing. This is so beautiful.

[@avalontheeldritchwhorror8212]

Girl you echo exactly how I feel!👌

[@difedilem2739]

This song touches my soul ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amour0072]

now i see why GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN SA is very high...you busy SUPPORTING A killer *Justice 4 Senzo Mewiya*

[@judithsakaio9659]

Amen

[@kulasandenqabeni6658]

Congratulations to Empini for reaching 1 million views !!!!! Let’s push it to 2 million views Love you Kelly Khumalo!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@duncanomondi4661]

Two million views achieved Lets push to 3 million views

[@nerattengwong9801]

I searched for this song over ten thousand times since two years ago cause i couldn't remember the title of the song nor the artist, today i came back with soo much confidence, even almost loosing hope then i found it!! 😭😭🔥🔥

[@theoenigma8180]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NewWorld-x9z]

OMG! Me too. I ended up typing South African Feminist music and there she was because i'm not South African nor do i know a word in this song😂🙌

[@sbonelosanelehlengwa7873]

I give all my credits to the guitarist.... he's a killer mani

[@alphoncec.g.2325]

You can say that again. That guitar is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I have really abused the encore/replay button.

[@tkms1503]

A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE WILL ALWAYS MANIFEST THROUGH THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GRACED TO DO. KELLY YOUR VOCALS ARE GLOABL STANDARD MY SISTER. I'M AT WORK LISTENING YOUR SONG WHILST PUSHING

[@nkagym9924]

straight!!

[@blessingchikomborero5935]

Surely he is a good one, very

[@sibonakalisokhumalo5193]

After all the daily insults she's still standing, giving us amazing music. God bless you MaKhumalo❤️

[@mavismpofu9582]

Cabanga,she has a strong character 💗💗💗💗💞💞💞

[@sibusisolindokukhe2229]

Best performance

[@zanemvulandhlovu1403]

Makhumalo❤

[@nphuthego]

SA'ns if y'all don't want Kelly, we will gladly welcome her to Botswana coz this song is banging right now here🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@romanengelbrecht6717]

This song needs an extended version I'm getting sick of having to put this on repeat😂

[@ntuthukomadlala5890]

Culture

[@Mandlamabolisa]

Remix

[@welmamajuma4189]

For reaaaaal

[@zoliswaganca982]

I agree with you. I don't know how many times I've been putting it on repeat

[@peterlaka1]

same apply to me,i dont know how many times did i play it especially driving on a rainy day ,it seems this girl has been through a lot her life

[@ejikefrancis1396]

Melody hits the soul. Nigeria approves🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@bombshell8876]

Am Kenyan 🇰🇪. And am in love with this song . South African music is lit 🔥

[@blvcksnowbeatz]

The guitarist at the end 🔥🔥🔥🔥😭

[@siphiwenzama1316]

I see Zimbabweans and Kenyan showing lots of love towards what we do here in SA, better convert Zimbabwe into one of SA province and Kenyans I love you so much😘😘😘

[@zamadladla826]

Wenja ungazodakwa

[@zamadladla826]

Thatha lamangongo akho noshada kubo .

[@siphiwenzama1316]

@@zamadladla826 It is just a public space I do not understand how could someone say such a think in public space. Lapha siyancokolisana sijabulelane sikubeke eceleni ukungaboni ngasolinye kwethu. Kukuwe ke uma ungibona ngiyinja uma lokho kukuthokozisa nakho kuhle, inhlamba iyenyanyeka ikhombisa ukuthi oyikhiphayo kaphusile kangakanani.

[@zamadladla826]

@@siphiwenzama1316 Don't joke with stupid things. It's a sensitive topic if you say a Zimbabwean must become a South African notwithstanding the damage that has been done and the negligence of government on many problems we are facing caused by an over influx of migrants.

[@ropafadzohlatshwayo557]

If yu want zim to be part of SA then Harare will be the capital city of the new country

[@sarraesheellthomas2801]

I'm African American, but I'm deep into my roots. This is simply beautiful. Praise yah

[@highandmightyqueen79]

The persecution black people face in America is appalling.

[@brendatanjani3569]

A tree without roots is not strong. We love you and your strength.

[@sarraesheellthomas2801]

@@highandmightyqueen79 I know I'm a walking testimony 😩

[@makhosinidube7950]

Come back home 🏡. I have a dream that, one day, everything that belongs to Africa will return to Africa. Home sweet home.

[@sarraesheellthomas2801]

@@makhosinidube7950 Aww, I would love to immediately if I could.

[@thabisomohale7189]

She is speaking the truth..Batho will hurt and pretend that they are happy with you..move away from them.

[@VusimuziBontsi-66]

Surrender to what was. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be❤

[@pakadezolisa]

South Africans owe this beautiful lady , an apology..... Go argue with your ancestors , we have been very unfair towards her....

[@koketsoanna8168]

🤞🤞

[@makwakwalethabo3936]

Truth!!

[@cuterabbit734]

So unfair to its own gift from God! Kelly is a gift to SA at large. If treated well ngabe she is flying our flag very high in other countries cabang🤔🤷‍♀️

[@musamensa6234]

Yahlanya wena. Just enjoy the song and leave us the fak out of it.

[@OriginalCyprian]

The media is the one that keeps reporting the one sided narrative about the Kelly-Senzo murder case.

[@normanmasamba]

Language is never a barrier when the music is mature enough. She's got soul and this is so touching.. wish I knew what this song means. 🇿🇼🇿🇦🇿🇼

[@sizwentsele4418]

It basically means we are at war against each other. People live each day by gossiping us trying to bring us down. People dont want to see you progressing to a better life, they will bring you down and laugh at you. We are at war(Empini).

[@normanmasamba]

@@sizwentsele4418 wow deep.. no wonder why its so emotional.. thank you

[@n.sue-ann5527]

Sizwe Ntsele thank you for this

[@opelolekgetho4459]

Check the comment above, third from yours

[@nhubuyenyika]

Taura hako sha

[@natasham8627]

Amazing song Miss Kelly! Even better meaning. Zimbabwe approves❤️ 🇿🇼

[@faithadams1155]

Music is a global language indeed. A big fan of this song from Nigeria. A perfect blend of good vocals and instrumentals.

[@bongiwenkosi1072]

31st Dec 2020. I choose to end the year with this song because I've finally won't the battle with depression 🎉❤️

[@thokozilemagret3355]

Gob bless you

[@joshmond2025]

Wats the meaning of the song?

[@priscillahmueni868]

Love and light 💙

[@oratiloemotsoeneng9238]

This is so nice

[@bongiwenkosi1072]

Basically she's saying "I'll die in the war, I'll never give, they'll never defeat me" it has E very powerful message of strength and perceverence

[@shamisonyarota5813]

I think people here didn't watch those war documentaries. The black face ain't for black people but for warriors. She represents a warrior in her song

[@araffath9584]

I HEAR A LOT OF PAIN AND STRENGTH IN HER VOICE..

[@peterlaka1]

me too Araffath

[@stormybillie]

She's literally one of the best singers in Mzansi and she has her own unique voice.

[@NthabisengMokhotsako]

2023 and this song hit different 🔥😭

[@mkhululidhlamini472]

Never had interest in her music but this one is a killer. Well done Kelly.

[@nozimangandou3554]

P

[@colintshabalala2244]

Powerful

[@songezembangxa7903]

No puns intended right...

[@amandasibanda821]

@@songezembangxa7903 😂😂😂 that killed me hey

[@taimiefraim684]

I concur!

[@tacitmutsveta2772]

From Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 I don’t understand what you’re singing about but I feel you, I felt it...and am like yes Eish

[@happyclappy1805]

big YES. Big one

[@annahmukundu861]

Zimbabwe🇿🇼

[@zeferinotembe5515]

Go to translated video and will be helpful for you to understand

[@007wellie]

They do speak isindebele/zulu in Zimbabwe

[@lorrainkaswaurere4635]

Me too

[@abdikaniabadir9843]

I am from somalia, i like southafrican song😍😍🇸🇴🇿🇦

[@danieldaizar9706]

We like u also 👌✊✌👊👍

[@n.m6249]

I love the beauty of Somali women. They are so beautiful

[@emmanuelmage4273]

Kenyan citizen loving this jam

[@junemuchiri609]

Am Kenyan and this is my ringtone,everyone around me keeps asking me what song and language is that,I proudly say it's by a South African lady called Kelly khumalo,am marketing your music here in East Africa with so much love though I don't understand a word

[@duncanomondi4661]

Is my ringtone too

[@cynojack]

Hahahahah! You're amazing! It is in Zulu but Xhosas like me can understand every word cos the languages are proper related

[@jaksonolesirma3100]

Nice song, inafurahisa roho. 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@mohaumoabi7655]

Kenyans ... nakipenda , you people need to take me with

[@christinemariah9622]

Mzalendo mwenzangu,,,kwema...hebu tuenjoy mziki mtamu...am here after somizi challenge

[@bafongalo8156]

She personifies S.A. So beautiful, so battered, so abused, so hated, so loved, smiles and tears, hugs and jeers. Yet she is still standing and singing proudly 🇿🇦.

[@daughterofthesoil407]

True ❤️💞💫

[@dipzy21]

Well said Bafo

[@lazyles875]

🌟

[@savedathabilemokoena2575]

Ingunganaboya le eyekeni

[@slh29620]

Yeah but she keep quiet about what happen. She don't deserve nothing

[@KojokeyzDJ]

I was diagnosed with brain Cytosine lekudemia after listening to this song for 175 times, it healed me guys. Go deeper maKhumalo

[@keamogetsemogoje468]

You're healed love 🙌😢😢

[@patriciahsibanda5297]

You are being being heald my angel the devil is the liar God loves you so much much ❤

[@aubreylacoste9333]

All the best Stephen one love from 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lesliemauppah3100]

God heals mysteriously

[@natashanankamba1546]

2024. Zambia🇿🇲

[@multipurposeyard6119]

This song should be sold to the pharmacy, it cures stress.

[@linamanjate2221]

Great words

[@tiktokcultures1647]

Maaan👏

[@faym997]

Kkkkkk true l will buy it

[@moleposegwapa669]

I agree. It healed me.

[@chichiesibanda3869]

I concur.

[@sangalamuni4463]

Let me confess i ignored this song 3 weeks back. But now I'm really enjoying it. It is on repeat 🔥🔥 Thank you Kelly

[@papamayose1981]

Same here haha

[@lesegomoeti3837]

I was judging her too, I ddnt want to see the video....bt here I am ❤💟

[@zimasamandisa8413]

This is her best song

[@mrctluthuli1117]

Me too but now I like it to much

[@phobomlaba1104]

Because most of us haven't forgot the Senzo drama, maybe it's time to move on