Oliver Mtukudzi - Ndakuvara (Official Music Video)

[@TawazMarara]

This beautiful song was sung in metaphors. Literally he is singing about taming oxen so that they help the owner with ploughing the fields. The title of the song 'Ndakuvara' translates to 'I was physically hurt/injured'. Those who grew up in rural Africa know how dangerous it is to tame oxen (they can knock you down with their sharp horns, breaking your limbs.) That is why he sings 'pakupingudza mombe ndakuvara' meaning I was physically hurt while taming my oxen. The song says when herding my cattle, I had hope that my oxen will help me one day obviously with ploughing and performing other agricultural duties hauling carts etc. Metaphorically, taming oxen translates to how parents put hope in their children making sacrifices so that they will help them when they become successful in life, but sadly some lose their cultural values & forget their parents when they make it in life, hence 'Ndakuvara' which now translates to psycho-emotional breakdown. That's why the old man in the video looks very concerned with his only son who has gone wild abusing drugs, alcohol & gambling. ***The song reminds us not to forget our parents and guardians who put their hope in us as we grow up.

[@frankdzimba817]

I just knew the meaning of Ndakuvara told by a fellow Zimbabwean colleague at work. Now i've just got one more with you, that's nice

[@delightchewe3496]

Succinctly put. You should do this more often. Even those who understand shona might not know the deeper meaning unless explained in simpler terms

[@pililachongo552]

Wow ok in one Zambian language Ngoni we say 'paku pinduz'ya ngombe' meaning wen turning the cow. thanks for the translation love this song

[@TawazMarara]

​@@pililachongo552 true, there are some phrases/words that are common in Southern Africa which point out that we are one people.

[@shaniashava900]

What a beautiful explanation

[@musamaswanganyi-xw2xf]

2024 who's here?

[@kaizen_ceo]

present

[@tshiduruprojectfarming1562]

Until we pass

[@kudakwashevictorthepoetryb4520]

With you

[@ntombihadebe4822]

Present ❤

[@nyarieboe6989]

Today right now❤

[@yorlimtonic]

Still here in 2024, listening from Maryland, Washington DC

[@kudakwashevictorthepoetryb4520]

2024, April to be precise. Still a masterpiece ❤

[@AlbertMeela]

Same here on april lets meet 2050 in God willing see you brother am from Tanzania🤝

[@IrvinRups]

It's not easy to raise a child who has lost his values and culture. ...that's what the song basically talks about ...we miss u Tuku 🇿🇼

[@Everything-Emkay]

Thank you for explaining the meaning behind

[@collingskatete]

The legend... forever will be remembered..i still love tuku music...

[@lonewulfmo9128]

The question you as one of members of society should ask is why would a child loose their values and culture? Out of sheer stubbornness and stupidity?

[@lonewulfmo9128]

I by the way am an African. I gre up in the city and my father was never interested in me. There was no need to learn much about him or his culture.

[@bantuchidz]

@@lonewulfmo9128I can relate 🇿🇼 Learning myself the long way, re-connecting each day

[@RipfumeloMashimbyi-es4eo]

A SADC legend. Who is here in 2024?

[@drakedaves1699]

The meaning of this song is We grew up with our parents but when we a old we forget about them and also forgot their sacrifices blood and sweat let's remember where we come from

[@dimphosenong6635]

I don't understand what he is saying but 😢but will forever love his music ❤❤❤

[@simbasikoti3908]

Any one arikuteererawo ndakuvara on Sunday 22/12/2024

[@margaretkaiyatsa5644]

I really love this song .. though dont really understand the language .. miss you greatly Tuku .. listening from Malawi

[@bofiphiri4932]

Akuti wapwetekeka ko busa ng'ombe

[@alinafechifomboti-fr9cp]

@@bofiphiri4932 yatalikira nyimbomo basi? 😂😂😂 I really love shona language, though I dont understand most of the words

[@mtendemunthali4456]

It's hard to raise a child who has lost values

[@pristcharles6985]

😂😂 me too

[@mutsawashechiradza6615]

I miss tuku😢❤

[@sibusisodubazane7568]

Alala amaqhawe ase Africa, nice music even though I do not understand the lyrics. RIP African brother

[@archiwellsichande1950]

Tukuta wasn't for Zimbabwe only but for Africa and he jst based in Zimbabwe.miss you Tuku

[@MoshimaMoroaswi-l4v]

True

[@usherofsoulsxx212]

Infinite love for Tuku, my fellow Zimbabweans and Africans all over the world ❤

[@MathewsChileshe-sm9um]

26/08/2024❤

[@tadiwakwinjo2128]

❤

[@MoghelMok]

My birthday is on 28/08 and I’ve been seeing your comment and just ignoring 😂😂 for the longest . I’m a Motswana and my mother loves him so I grew up listen to him. He was and is big in Botswana 💯I’m now in the diaspora and married to a 🇿🇼 Ndebele man. I get so emotional with every song and they laugh at my lyrics 😂😂see I sing what I like. Tuku Music lives on 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@khomotjogololo4723]

This song is so emotional 😭 to me it makes me feel like a true African..much love for Oliver❤all the way from South Africa

[@kaizen_ceo]

we are one people...Africa first

[@destinymukonya6526]

The director of the video was on point

[@linetolesi451]

Team kenya 🇰🇪 This song has alot of teaching especially to parents n children

[@LeerooySangare]

Who still listening in 2024 ❤

[@LorraineSiyani-phlomie]

I'm with you 😊

[@TshepoMathebula-dz9er]

Just listening it now....😢 thanks Tuku for giving us this kind of songs..listening just across the border...South Africa...4rm Tshepo Mathebula..thank you Sir...rip

[@JuniorGwangwava]

Yeah 2024 we deh deh bigup one done genaral Oliver

[@JuliaDubani]

We used to listen to the song when visiting Botswana with my dad....only now Im listening to it after lying him to rest 😢😢😢...I believe his resting peacefully❤❤❤❤❤

[@Everything-Emkay]

I don’t know what the song says but I grew up listening to him on my grandpa’s car in South Africa

[@michellenten99]

My father used to play his music when I was young , he passed away and this always reminds me of those days❤

[@tumisetlhare9278]

Sincere condolences..

[@GLOETV563]

Evem my dad's tooo I miss you daddy

[@mbulelondaba814]

Too young to feel this music growing up but sabc1 made sure they played his music .Listening now randomly now although im Zulu I can just feel the emotion of the song .And a big thanks to those that translated ❤.I dont think any child wants to disappoint their parents .

[@claramadondo-fe7un]

The meaning is raising a child is difficult but when he grows up haacheuke kwaakabva

[@beautymutingondo597]

As parents we have high expectations for our children as they grow up but at times our hopes are crashed,,ndaichiyeva chiri mumakura ndichiti mangwana tichazobopawo, ndichiti chichazotirimirawo

[@GrikWorldNomad]

In my all-time top 20 despite not understanding a word!

[@arthurchimwaza3909]

Mwendi chibindi's voice was out of this world

[@KimberlyMbofana]

3:21 the beat change is my favorite part of this song 😭😭legendary

[@hamiyandacheepa9928]

2024 anyone? Tuku you are missed

[@nyarieboe6989]

Tuku remember how i danced at mahika mahikeng ❤

[@robertnabwana6556]

I use as my ringtone, although I don't understand the song but I love it more, from Bungoma kenya.

[@daisybasetsana5366]

I must say big up to our late legend .....🤗🤗 sending my love from South Africa

[@munengashamiso940]

This songs motivates me to do right by my mothers...much love to you ana amai vangu❤️

[@takudzwamachimbirike2133]

Born 2003 but like it so much

[@nthabisengtsotetsi3085]

The way I love this song. I don't even know the lyrics. I sing the way am thinking is being said...

[@Mukupajabess]

Much love from Zambia 🇿🇲 ❤❤ Translation....

[@montycassie]

Am staying in Europe 🌍,and croats love this song too much everytime it's played at work ,may his soul rest in Peace 🙏🙏🙏

[@abdulazizmmbaga2570]

Hllw😅

[@patrickgerardin5001]

The song that made me fall in love with Zimbabwean music 🥰😍😃 RIP Tuku

[@MartinSosha]

This song was released on my birthday week 27nov when i was still young❤❤❤ Im a pure Ndebele but this songs from such a fearless hero of songs of motive bring up a msg that shows what is wrong or write

[@portiagorezwarimwa4118]

Zvinotochaenda kuma shows aniko nhai Tuku...

[@benjamin2coldjimu248]

2023 this is still my tuku's favorite

[@Namib-m5s]

The riddle in this song is a father trying to control his son who has gone wild but finds that difficult. Ndakuvara means literally I am hurt or injured but in this song injury or hurt means Exhaustion... trying to tame draft animals on the farm.

[@allennyokoto140]

Will tell the nxt of the nxt generation that we live we had a privilege to live with the same Era with legends who always make sure we feed the Heart &Soul

[@mzikayisehlongwane6381]

A good music never gets old but the memories will explain......what a medicine 🎶

[@davidelvis4610]

STILL LOVING IT FROM ITALY

[@kuoyaditatem3689]

Don't know the lyrics but a great song from Tuku plus the dancing too

[@360waveline]

Ndakuvara ,sound almost like Ismaelo song Dibidi ,they all reminds me of Khadja Nin song walewatu ,African American classic song, Tebogo from 🇿🇦🌍♥️

[@feliciamaredi258]

🇿🇦 May his soul continue to rest in peace.# Legend # best music ever. 🎶

[@kelodymuzyamba9182]

I miss you Oliver,. I hear All zimbabwe culture 🧫 in your music. From Zambia

[@fadzaimugomba8287]

I can't believe this song has only 304 likes including mine 😳 it's deserves so much 😔 thanks so much legendary Baba Mutukudzi may u continue to Rest in peace 🙏 ❤️

[@Coachjay99]

Over a million likes . Well known song

[@dominicokecho9747]

Gold is not worn by every riffraff. Very few really know what's valuable

[@joe_lubinda]

It was re-uploaded because years ago this had over a million views on another channel

[@fadzaimugomba8287]

​@joe_lubinda ohhh that explains it l was hurt 😅

[@crispenmusiyandaka7082]

🐐. We miss you Samanyanga

[@v.kmuzik]

I'm Zambian and i listened to alot of his song as a kid though i don't understand anything and my favorite song from him is "nelia"

[@chrispennyathi9235]

I am adding this to the list of songs that help my character journeys.

[@stephenjiji2480]

Beautiful song from Dr Tuku. From the instrumental arrangement to the killing vocals This is a masterpiece Contine to rest in power, Dr Tuku.

[@macmillanchilumba5135]

Reminds me of my late father having his glass of whisky whilst reading his newspaper 📰 every weekend 🥲

[@eddsonMulokwanyama-yt4cu]

Am still in love with these songs. Miss the legend

[@ZimSmacks]

Tuku you are Zim’s Bob Marley ❤️

[@takundanashepemhiwa8924]

End of 2024 approaching 🫡🫡🫡I’m ama 2000 but I’m here all day !!🫡

[@Blackkavanje]

Takes me Back to the First time i saw him on Stage @UGu JazzFestival In Port Shepstone South Africa....it was his last song of nights Performance... Distinct Hoarse Voice...backed by high pitched female Vocalists...his legendary Dance moves ....and the Unique Thumbing of his Small Guitar...Ay Maan.Thanks Mukuru Tuku

[@Gogetyours]

Reminds me of my time in Zimbabwe 2004 and 2008, With Mtukudzi's always on play while in the marondera/Mutare area

[@blessingsbusiso1753]

Used to listen to this on ezomgido 😢😢memories

[@mercygurure5238]

Dana mai vemwana 😢😢😢😢😢Unenge washanda wodzidzisa mwana obva adyiwa nenyika Tenzi 😢😢😢

[@Linto08]

Masterpiece indeed❤ October 2024

[@bigmzi]

Love this so much, all the way from Bulawayo 🔥🔥🔥🔥💥 Gonna are the days when Rhodesia fed Africa and the World at Large.

[@brendamugoni4894]

I like listening to oliver mtukudzi songs they inspired me l am touched

[@joescott4073]

Atlanta Georgia loves this

[@OtrickBanda-du5xo]

It's always good listening to tuku music while driving rest well legend

[@sangwanikamwagha9792]

Reminds me of my father's trip he went to Zimbabwe and bought tv together with a Sony radio which back then he used to play for us on special occasions..

[@SmangawandileMatse]

I cant hear the language but the song is so amazing i love olivers songs ❤ listening from South Africa

[@wrightnash]

Timeless music, Rest in eternal peace Dr Tuku!

[@rowenaolwell6838]

Thank you for the translation. I love this man’s music and have to always look for explanations of what he is singing about (I am hoping you are doing the same with the rest of his songs)

[@ProfKotondehKotondeh]

What a song .... Rest well Mwalimu Oliver.

[@mudzokerachenda4694]

Tuku ku chalo.... your song's still touch us baba

[@StaceyMugawa-r3l]

Timeless classic😊

[@MathewsChileshe-sm9um]

❤❤❤ those days ba two pin laleni

[@MellissaMusunda-xf7yb]

2024 this masterpiece still sounds fresh ❤

[@edzainemhara9690]

Besides the message and the lead singer... This song is fully packed with excellency. Take time to listen to the backing vocalists, the ladies did an exceptional job. Midway through the song the bass guitarist did wonders with the strings. One thing that also stood out in this song is the rhythmic rumbling of the conga drums hmmm ... The arrangement of vocals and instruments gave this song something words can never fully explain... This is good.

[@GabrielGabriel-w6o]

Makes u proud to be Zimbabwean.......may your music live forever....

[@josephkaundamusonda3938]

Always a LEGEND...

[@tomomweri5725]

Agreat artist of all time!!

[@ruthdixon7807]

his voice cracks with passion. the bass rocks and thunders. the dancefloor fills up (if it isn't full already).

[@sihlobobulala1338]

Here from the new Asaph drop🔥🔥

[@kamzart2248]

I really love this song and I don’t understand the languag but haa anga ari mazvikokota wemhanzi Oliver

[@lithuaniakyle7850]

The song we will all never forget...good message

[@mohalesydneylebea9388]

Gone but will never be forgotten ❤❤❤. Our legend as an African continent

[@veritas2048]

FROM NIGERIA..... GOD REST HIS SOUL

[@nyashabyron5268]

❤❤2023 still listening to legend masterpiece

[@marthatekere248]

Continue resting LEGEND!

[@tinavuma9939]

Rest in entetnal peace Dr Oliver mtukudzi. Your music is still sweet in ears

[@SemmiLungu]

I love this song ,tuku my always man

[@martinmackreyzziyenda5354]

Continue rest in peace Mtukudzi 💔😇🕊 Malawi 🇲🇼

[@professorelpadre4315]

We will always remember you Samanyanga our legend

[@nyashamafumhe7100]

true legendary music

[@MoiseIgirimbabazi]

✌✌✌✌✌🇧🇮🇧🇮🇧🇮👍👍👍poa nyimbo zuli

[@fidasmatsimela9597]

The bass line is out of this world

[@stanleymokhwelepa288]

Shona iri bho... loving the lingo so bad.

[@cdeChirasa]

This song remind me my late neighbour R.I.P sekuru Sunday 😢

[@eugeneayuew7607]

Can someone please translate for me this great song listening from Kenya

[@priscillaruoko2826]

He is basically crying because he did all his best to raise his child according to our norms .The son did not take heed ,he disappointed his father and the father went to report to the chief and his men concerning his son......... The literal meaning is that he failed to tie the ox to the plough. Hence, he won't be able to farm .....hope it helps😊

[@patrickkampoli7826]

​@@priscillaruoko2826 powerful ❤️💪

[@djphephie4284]

Oliver Mtukudzi - Ndakuvara original lyrics (tuku music from Africa Shevedzai mai vemwana, ndakuvara Pakupingudza mombe, ndakuvara Dana mai vemwana, ndakuvara Pakupingudza mombe, ndakuvara Ndaiti chichatevedzera vakuru Pakupingudza mombe, ndakuvara Nyamba chaifuratira vakuru Pakupingudza mombe, ndakuvara Ndaichiyeva chiri mumakura Pakupingudza mombe, ndakuvara Ndaiti mangwana tingazobopawo Pakupingudza mombe ndakuvara Chichatirimira chazokura Pakupingudza mombe ndakuvara Pidigu mai vemwana chandipfura Pidigu, pidigu Pidigu mai vemwana chandikunda Pidigu pidigu Oliver Mtukudzi Ndakuvara Lyrics (English Translation) Call the mother of my children; I am hurt I was injured while training the ox Call the mother of my children; I am hurt I was injured while training the ox I thought this young ox would be like its elders And yet it ignored its elders' (good examples) I used to admire it as it fed in the pastures Thinking that in future we would harness it Hoping that it will do the ploughing for us Everything has gone upside down The young oxen has kicked me Everything has gone upside down The young oxen has over-powered me

[@mercygurure5238]

​@@djphephie4284wanyatsobaya dede nemumukanwa