Sauti Sol - Awinja Official Video

A special piece to all the mothers in the world. We salute all you women out there with this composition, and may God Multiply the work of your hands.
Written and composed by Sauti Sol.
Video shot and directed by Alkofilms: Benjamin Bob Masitsa, Gilbert Somek and Tobias (Tobby) Bodo, Thank you for the great work, dedication and time put into creating this video. LEVEL UP with Vusi Nova • Level Up with Vusi Nova
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[@wanjikukiura1974]

After jamming to this song during the Last Dance, 4th Nov 2023, it makes this song more priceless. Long live Sauti Sol.❤️

[@imungukalevera8671]

I am here too because of that. ❤

[@boazkorir]

I'm here too after witnessing their last dance and I'm so happy I attended

[@foilovesyou9979]

Long live sauti sol❤❤❤

[@Just_acollector]

Who else is here after Midnight Train. Let's appreciate this Kenyan gift to the world!

[@carolwaweru8330]

imagine after midnight train, I wanted to listen to sauti sol the whole day

[@iljajanitskintribute8710]

Great Music

[@fazilidheba9201]

☝️

[@Tiger-xg6ve]

Ndio sisi 🥂

[@susanakinyindolo]

Meeeeeeeeeeeee

[@silvian.4040]

2020 anyone? Lazizi, Isabella and now Suzzana as well as Awinja are top favourite. My forever crushes

[@edwinodhiambo293]

Awinja ,XHosi, Isabella, Melanin and Suzzana

[@erickimanikym]

2020 .. Still jamming

[@kevinmwanzamwanga1842]

2020 am here till

[@victornjuguna]

Now go listen to rhumba japani

[@fazilidheba9201]

☝️

[@hopechelimoh7719]

This song was my friend's last status before he passed on in a plane crash on 12/01/21. I'll miss you Michael😭💔A heart is broken, a girl is dying inside. Rest easy my guardian angel💓

[@magdalenek.5990]

I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.

[@ninaorwa3850]

Sorry sweatheart it's well

[@samuelkulecho7163]

Pole hope. You are the HOPE that you need.

[@ufoouronu9044]

😭😭💔

[@YNF-G]

💌

[@elleddym3]

English Translation Awinja Awinja come quickly The children are asking me where did mum go Awinja Awinja come quickly The children are asking me where did mum go Uuuuhu I stayed waiting for you come quickly Food is cooked Where did mum go I stayed waiting for you come quickly It is raining heavily Where did you go mum Chorus Uuuhu Awinja Awinja come quickly The children are asking me where did mum go Awinja Awinja come quickly The children are asking me where did mum go Ooo Sai are asking me (where did mum go) Ooo Helen are asking me (where did mum go) Ooo Bekhuta are asking me (where did mum go) Those who remained are asking me (where did mum go) Uuuhu Awinja (Uuuhu Awinja) Uuuhu Awinja (Uuuhu Awinja) The children are asking me where did mum go Uuuhu Awinja (Uuuhu Awinja) Uuuhu Awinja (Uuuhu Awinja) The children are asking me where did mum go Chorus Eeaeee oo Awinja waa Awinja wawa wawa Awinja yee Tshalalala,lalala,lalala,lalalaaa.. You left me like that come come Awinja*3 Awinja Awinja come quickly The children are asking me where did mum go Awinja Awinja come quickly The children are asking me where did mum go Chorus Weyeyeye woo weyeyeye....fading away

[@sidneyrussian5865]

yoooowww.....you the real mvp elleddym3 ive been looking for this🙌🙌🙌

[@MichaelMisoi]

Keep this W sir

[@borimirtheboring]

+elleddym3 And now I'm crying

[@waystonatural3214]

thank you very much for the lyrics. People like me, who don't speak Swahili, appreciate it. This is a very good song with a powerful meaning. Sauti Sol are really blessed guys. #proudofbeingafrican

[@yvonnemusimbi2014]

+Andreia Feliciano This is not Swahili,song has been sung in a Kenyan dialect "vernacular language".Specific tribe in Kenya called LUHYA.

[@awinjamildred9465]

That ka feeling when you are awinja and you listen to this song 😍😍

[@samuelkulecho7163]

So privileged my dear, am sure you went "aaaaw''

[@samabara01]

I hope ulirudi..😂

[@samuelkulecho7163]

@@samabara01 Kila siku. Just in case😂😂😂

[@Bluemoonlionchild]

@SautiSol I am late at discovering you guys, but dang!!!! I have not slept for 2 days catching up on your music. Much love from USA

[@erickogendi3958]

Who else is feeling the Oliver Mtukudzi vibe somewhere.....Sauti Sol just took the mantle from our old man (R.I.P)....

[@twistedarch5057]

I have seen Sauti Sol do so much music over the years, I have danced, I have been touched and listened over and over BUT none has ever lived in my heart like 'Awinja' , not even because I am female but simply because this is a very powerful song in a language I personally had a shemeji friend translate for me after watching the motivating video several times. This for me, is an all time winner, and even in 2030 and beyond I will not take back my words. This is the real face of live and die in Africa. Chimano is something else though: his vocals are just unique and up to date I can single out his voice from the rest.

[@mimilamar937]

Mum Johns together in this

[@atieno8]

I am with you on this .. This is my favourite Sauti Sol track and I concur Chimano's vocals does it for me ..rich voice

[@maxodongo350]

This is the best that reminds me when my ex wife left me for a richer guy coz I was sacked. Now am happily married while the rich guy left her after just few months, I listen to this song and it reminds me where I come from

[@gmarshar]

This is my favorite song from Sautisol. After I got the translation I loved it even more. This song is so deep on so many levels

[@footballworld8519]

​@@gmarshar what's the translation?

[@ireneashiruma5159]

2023 and I'm still here ❤Good music does not age

[@misskaliesa3368]

CHIMANOS voice is something ,makes me proud to be a luhya the song is totally awesome unlike the current songs you are doing this song lives on

[@mwendapoleee]

me too, mwana wa ingo !!!💃💃💃💃💃🎵🎶🎼🎸

[@fundiwawatu]

I lov it

[@edithandisi6977]

MISS KALIESA hahaha lol i thought i was the only one with that feeling.. Bien's voice too... Talk about chills

[@NgataNare]

I am not Luhya but every time they sing in Luhya it makes me feel a type of way! The music resonates in the sould! They are so talented and I enjoy Chimanos' deep voice.

[@neemanjagi2734]

Roses are red, Violets are blue, It's July 2019, still jamming to this tune Sauti Sol, inna di area You guys are the best

[@cypriannyamwamu]

We should just rewind to 2019 then skip 2020

[@marywanjiku8187]

2024 here❤❤❤

[@feliciahmtoka7552]

2019 anyone? If you can relate to the song

[@kigenkipkurui3778]

Camping here on Nov.

[@WRS008]

Awinja Awinja ambaa bwaangu Abana bandebaanga atsile hena Mama Awinja Awinja amba bwaangu Abana bandebaanga atsile hena Mamaa Uuuuhu.. Mbonji nikhulinda ambaa bwaanguu, Syakhulia syiyile utsile hena Mamaa. Mbonji nikhulinda, ambaa bwaanguu, Imbula ikhubanga utsile hena Mamaa Chorus Uuuhu Awinjaa ambaa bwaangu Abana bandebaanga atsile hena Mamaa Uuuhu Awinjaa ambaa bwaangu Abana bandebanga atsile hena Mamaa Ooo banga Sai bandebaanga (atsile hena mamaa) Ooo banga Heleni bandebaangaa (atsile hena mama) Ooo banga Bekhuta bandebaangaa (atsile hena mama) Abasikhale bandebaanga (atsile hena Mamaa) uuuhu Awinja (uuuhu Awinja) uuuhu Awinja (uuuhu Awinja) Abana bandebaanga atsile hena mamaa uuuhu Awinja (uuuhu Awinja) uuuhu Awinja (uuuhu Awinja) Abaana bandebaanga atsile hena mamaa Chorus Eeaeee oo Awinja waa Awinja wawa..wawa Awinja yee Tshalalala,lalala,lalala,lalalaaa.. Undeshi ndibutswa amba amba Awinja*3 Awinja Awinja amba bwaangu Abana bandebaanga atsile hena Mama Awinja Awinja amba bwaangu Abana bandebaanga atsile hena Mamaa Chorus Weyeyeye woo weyeyeye....fading away Bunulu khupe sweep... ____________________________________

[@aikinsyeboah3086]

could u translate to english in short summery form pls

[@WRS008]

+kwabena yeboah, here it is Awinja*2 ambaa bwaangu [Awinja*2 come back (home) now] Abana bandebaanga, atsile hena Mamaa [Children ceaselessly asking me, where is our Mummy gone to] .Repeat the stanza Uuuuhu.. Mbonji nikhulinda ambaa bwaanguu, [I am weary of waiting, come back now] Syakhulia syiyile, utsile hena Mamaa. [Food is well cooked, where are you gone to my love] Mbonji nikhulinda, ambaa bwaanguu, [I am weary of waiting, come back now] Imbula ikhubanga,utsile hena Mamaa [It's raining now, where are you gone to my love] Chorus Uuuhu Awinjaa ambaa bwaangu [ Uuuhu Awinjaa come back home now] Abana bandebaanga,atsile hena Mamaa [ [Children ceaselessly asking me, where is our Mummy gone to] . Uuuhu Awinjaa ambaa bwaangu [Uuuhu Awinjaa come back home now] Abana bandebanga,atsile hena Mamaa [Children ceaselessly asking me, where is our Mummy gone to] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chorus Eeaeee oo Awinja waa Awinja wawa..wawa Awinja yee Tshalalala,lalala,lalala,lalalaaa.. Undeshi ndibutswa amba amba Awinja*3 [Tshalalala,lalala,lalala,lalalaaa. I am nothing without you come back come back Awinja*3] Enjoy now

[@aikinsyeboah3086]

wow.i cant believed u spent ur time writing this long lyrics all for me.i am really grateful.

[@Misslotusflowerbomb]

can you translate please, I'm Angolan, and a huge sauti sol fan... my English sucks but is better than nothing lol

[@Atulawenstley]

***** The song has been sang in a Kenyan dialect known as Luhya. It is basically a trbute to all mothers for all the effort they put in and all the struggles they go through to raise their children.

[@oaikanyegarakumakoe5185]

I love this song so much, love from South Africa 🇿🇦❤

[@itgamingke]

🇰🇪🤝🏾🇿🇦

[@sueme9073]

I appreciate how Sauti sol tells the Kenyan and most importantly, the African story........ this is a common societal construct problem that most never seems to be bothered by. But closure is important. We need to find out and resolve the problems Awinja is facing and why she left. Critically appreciating the fact that no woman likes walking away from her family. The social construct is the problem and we must seek to resolve this at the onset. Being deliberate in our choices of who should be our spouses as opposed to settling for them temporary.....’ thereby antagonising each other and making relationships hard while demonising marriage. IT IS A CRY FOR HELP!!!!!

[@slimmybeura4069]

I'm a Congolese living in U.S.A but this song is the best since I left Kenya I hv been listening to it it's the best👌❤penda sauti Sol sana

[@jones7766]

I like this song too and i m from congo to🇨🇩

[@truetohim4968]

Sautisol bring back a pure luhya sog like this. Meh. .....n!!! This makes proud

[@samuelkulecho7163]

Awinja, posted on May 11th 2013, the day mom was buried, never to be seen again nor heard ever. This song took me through mourning! Atsire hena mama?

[@Eras_]

😥😥💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@dee9807]

So sorry Samuel, may your mum continue resting well

[@RubyOrimba]

I'm sorry for your loss Samuel.

[@samuelkulecho7163]

@@RubyOrimba Thanks dear..

[@samuelkulecho7163]

@@dee9807 Amen. Thank you dear Dee

[@magdaline-wanjikuwaithira8274]

Accidentally listened to this song on 1.5x playback speed 🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭

[@makaleeden2358]

walunjeee.....this guys make us proud as luhya pple....we love u sauti sol....khwachama mama

[@Salichawalter]

watching this song alafu nakumbuku you guys are parting ways inauma sana

[@wackinky]

I knew sauti soul when they did a song with Patoranking, Melanin, I cant believe how awesome these guys are, their music! Just touches the soul.

[@nicktheuri9888]

I don't understand a word of this song apart from the name "Awinja" but i sing along like I know it. Sema good music kuwa UNIVERSAL...

[@Mbeshagari]

This songs deserves over 20 million views kenyans we need to support our guys

[@Daisy_Aimee]

One of my all time favourites from Sauti Soul. The emotions captured in this song is inexplicable...

[@lassanasackor2397]

Am short of words, so proud to be an African ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RoshundaSilasAlorsey]

Another hit! Beautiful! We hear u loud in clear in America. #Africaweloveyou

[@sarahparah3920]

Fellow Kenyans why is this having only 500k views....feeling disappointed.Deserves more than this kusema tu ukweli.

[@nevillelusimba1689]

Haven't you noticed not many Kenyans watch music online? many of the comments I see are from people abroad and citizens of other countries. Sauti Sol definitely hits the world

[@dastonamichaels1854]

Sarah Parah this song was not well promoted

[@queenharriet3695]

I don't understand the language

[@udavafashion]

I have this on repeat! 😍 I don't know the language but it hits my soul. Thanks to the one who translated the song! Love it even more now! 💔💔💔❤❤❤

[@ahmedkaden]

Anyone here in 2020? Inspiring generations. The pride of Kenya, long live Sauti Sol.

[@jeffersonmaara9591]

suzzanna Awinja😍😍😍😍 big fan 💓💯💯💯👌👌👌👌👌

[@theorgawellnesstribe806]

I don't understand a single thing but i feel and love this song soo much❤

[@agneswangui2732]

i feel you......someone should translate this for us fellow kenyans

[@georgebarasa4795]

Its a love song for our mothers, wanauliza awinja alienda wapi na watoto wanamuulizia.

[@markmoon7102]

8 yrs later it still hits the same 👌

[@moseskokach3320]

What a CLASSIC, my great great Grandkids shall be listening to this gem. Ironically, I was privileged enough to have been messing with a Lugha Queen in 2013 and she was able to translate so it definitely hits different.

[@AKenyanMax]

How is it that I know all of Sauti Sol's other songs but I'm only seeing this now...? IN 2020!!! B.E.A.utiful song!

[@romyhols]

I didn't understand a word bt that's the beauty of music...you feel it no matter what the language...3 cheers for the young Kenyan band...

[@danielleminceywhite3431]

I was introduced to Sauti Sol via the Netflix movie "Disconnect". . .so glad I watched!

[@kihironicholas906]

Kiss me now baaaaabeeyyyyyy😍

[@RubyOrimba]

Oooh there's a mix with all their songs... They are my fav band. Check it out. It's my focus time mix kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTbi4asfbKNntU

[@michaelcharles2166]

I NEVER GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG.... SANDE SANA AVANA VA INGO NYASAYE AWAGASIZE

[@justbrav6446]

2021 and it's still fire..like it just dropped today.. the switch @3:01,GOLDEN, , Bless our souls with another one like this SOL..

[@rickypius]

We once took an award from you guys in the EA music awards but i would give it back after listening to this song...Creativity and talent mixed. Love from Rwanda. (The brothers)

[@evalynengugi2310]

Even as time passes on,i will always press play and repeat!

[@sidneyrussian5865]

facts......me to

[@guardiancoach2081]

very great song.great team.Hamba bwangu(kuja haraka romantically)avana vandevanga(watoto wananiuliza) atsilena(ameenda) wapi mama.shughulia shiyili(Chakula kimeiva njoo tukule

[@theeducator6995]

oooh oooh., being LUHYA is really a great thing..not only in kenya but the whole world., WE COMPREHENT EVEN WHEN SANG IN FRENCH

[@marionjesire5602]

Chimano🔥🔥🔥your voice.. But the rest of the crue is just perfect.. Your my best singing group ❤

[@EinViee]

I am Cote d'Ivoire, and even if I don't understand a single word of what you guys are singing, it still talks to me. I first knew you by "Sura yako", and I stayed because of "Awinja". I really LOVE what you do. And I hope that you will never get apart like so many great african bands did these last years. May God keep on blessing you, and may you keep making awesome tunes like this.

[@latifahalitsi7986]

They are singing about our mothers.Just a title name of mum "Awinja". That children are asking where did you go to mum?? Come home the food is ready prepared. Awinja come quickly. Awinja you've left us lonely. It's raining come quickly Awinja mum.Where did you go mum??And so on....

[@salty_deez]

They just announced they're breaking up😅😅 Sorry 😞

[@sandrakaranja2864]

Have listened to lots of Sautisol's music through the years but am listening to Awinja in 2019 for the 1st time and it sounds beautiful 🤗

[@njerimaina4335]

so emotional my late mother in-law was called Awinja i miss her

[@clementbosiregachie9264]

Njeri Maina she’s in a better place. ❤️

[@madrinewangui4204]

LUHYA!!!

[@paulaamizade2454]

De Mocambique escuto essa musica . Ela toca minha alma, traz nostalgia do colo da minha Mãe... obrigada BONS RAPAZES por tocarem tao bem❤❤❤❤

[@sharonrop5754]

Love love love 9 years later and this song is still one of my favorites!!! see you in NYC.

[@jenniferkinyanjui6330]

Dem base guitar is on point..👌

[@msandas7]

music is truly a language - loving you all the way from South Africa

[@latifahalitsi7986]

Whenever I'm on you tube,l must listen to this. Powerful and so beautiful lyrics.Nothing like mum.Awesome my Sauti Sol.

[@noeleenmukoya6256]

That guitar though....Amazing! Song is awesome

[@sacchishah7395]

being a kenyan ur songs are to good, aswsome and heart touch !!!!!

[@flodeedana]

I have just listened to this song today for the first time in 2020 and apparently it was sung five years ago,,, These guys are the greatest coz their voices have not changed and this song reminds me of my mamma😔😔who died 5 years ago I wish I knew it before she died💔💔😭

[@Lyz899]

wish i could click the like button countless times....i get chills while i listen to this song...Looove it.

[@LiamTwelvy]

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step....so far so good,blessings for you guys it's been a journey 💯

[@tagbo-ebeleemejulu9651]

In good time for Mothers Day!!! These men are geniuses!!! Each has such a catchy voice!!! great great piece of music from instruments to vocal to composition!

[@lapakenneth2763]

These guys are the real definition of perfection eh! We love over here in Uganda ☺

[@Thelifeof_LoviAllan]

Timeless masterpiece....

[@GraceMugo89]

It has been years but still...the lyrics and awesome vibe this song projects resonates among everyone with a mother or mum-figure in their lives. A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~ Tenneva Jordan

[@abigailmutaka5217]

These were days when there voices would give goosebumps, they still do though but with more instruments involved. I love how you meticulously develop and execute your songs. Fav band

[@kakakenya1306]

Watching this on elections day ..it's a historic day .God bless our country

[@summer_bunny]

2019 and this song brings me to tears, the harmony, the sweet tunes and mahn Sauti Sol are def an awesome crew😖😖😖😖♥

[@Ahdhsjsshhsj]

and 2030 too

[@robinsonaliero7943]

I took a stroll down this memories...still a classic!

[@johnsono.anyona9543]

How this song is yet to hit 1 mil views six yrs later still beats me...It's their best song IMO. Perfection.

[@edybacana4735]

Força irmãos essa e uma das minhas musicas favoritas # Moçambique

[@DianaWamai]

My God!! The voice at the beginning of the song. So beautiful 😍😍

[@MargaretNjeru-vj8yh]

i feeel the saame

[@gakeniafloridah1953]

Seen this today for the first time.. 6 years latdr😭😭😭😭😭😭. Awesome as always

[@sylviamuthemba6365]

This is the best song ever!!!!! and i don't even understand a word.....

[@sportsjournal8987]

Sylvia Muthemba Awija come quickly the children are asking where is mum

[@winfridahafancy5039]

wow this song is so amazing including the starter voice Heluwa 👌👌👌👌

[@olivermehta]

I heard the song playing in my shop had to search for it, it's such a wonderful piece I love it

[@erickamudavi5081]

The best talented group Kenya have produced I don't think will ever find their replacement

[@annetanindo9801]

am proud to be kenyan and luhya for that matter! kudoz guyz and more love to all mothers out there!

[@zipporahgitiha5057]

Beautiful song. These guys sound as if they have lived in South Africa. The lyrics tell so. Awesome music.

[@26chancelor]

these guys simply know Music! no comments,they are amazing!

[@julietmoraa5106]

musical geniuses

[@twebasenoi]

One of the best of Sauti Sol's finest!

[@coffeacafe6884]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 this song need to be in pharmacy because it’s cures a lot

[@witichieng]

Noma 👋👏🙌

[@naomkwamboka4996]

Wuueeeeh Its the first time listening to this whole song, I am going for that luhya guy to translate it. I love this song, so emotional plus the voices are just on point. Thumps up. Hope i am not late to give my comment. Endeleeeni

[@zeinabtiya7410]

i love this song AWINJA...kwanza sauti ya chimano....sauti sol the best....keep up the good work..

[@kimberlysuzanne6387]

3 years down the line and I'm still head over hills in love with this song! the luhya in me still jams to this song and sings along and my other non-luhya friends are like "translate!!!! what are they saying?!"

[@winfieldomuka4574]

Sweet

[@slymarshallknowles6564]

this song makes me miss home more n start to think bout my kids i find myself shading tears every tym i listen to it

[@ngalasabawuor]

I can't get enough of this song. The message is touching, and the voices are rich. My best crew in Africa... massive support to your music.

[@mistynish3333]

Wow ....you peeps are amazing...you have no idea how many time I've re-listened to this song...Twende wakenya ..twende ...im so proud

[@latifahalitsi7986]

Who is here with me 22 of August 2019. I love this song to the moon and back.

[@lisaokelloh6194]

mum deserves the best big ups to all mothers and ladies out there

[@thokozilenhlapo647]

I can listen to this song everyday! Love it.

[@idott.7891]

I’ve been listening to this song for so long my dad loves this song so much .🇰🇪❤️

[@marysachita3463]

you know someone sent me this song ages ago..... i listened and loved the lyric now am getting chills watching the video a young mother syked up here :-)

[@ayotadhiambo]

This is my all-time favorite song.....:-)

[@duncannjoga5303]

nice joint💃

[@ndombologique]

l feel like this music is custom made for my ears.

[@rukiashukri9569]

L

[@MultiTeegee]

+Michelle Tshimanga hahaha wacha hizo, you are very selfish

[@mwangiharrison5670]

It hits every time

[@paulmanana2865]

You people are just amazing. I love how you make your music. The content is still there. As a musician to realise a people like you who are still embracing the content of the music

[@alfiegakamo4099]

2018 still 👀........This song makes me wish my mom was luhya, so that I would play for her everyday all day

[@mabagalarenatus8714]

your so talented guys ..leo nilikuwa ninaangalia kila song yenu usiku kucha ,nikakutana na huu wimbo ..Dah way back but it is a best song ..bless up saut sol

[@GraceMugo89]

Love this song! Every lunch hr I listen to it...gives me goosebumps everytime. I love my mum so much! Mothers are definitely unsung gifts to mankind :)

[@jeffersonmaara9591]

Their album filosophia is to die for 👏👏💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@shillahboss9439]

Quarantine bringing me here. Chimano's voice can make me pregnant. I don't get comfortable listening to him coz I might sin.. Omg😍😍

[@lucynjeri1332]

😅😅

[@turquoisecatilicious]

I dont understand the words but damn,i tear up n get goose bumps everytym i listen to dis song.well don sauti sol.