Simon Chimbetu Chautah

[@evansdzinzi3152]

This is 2024 and song iyi ichirikureva.. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mixonfaluweki4890]

Full lyrics (Chichewa and English) Chauta woo! (Oh God) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Lomwe munali kulenga ine (When you were creating me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope(Is the same day I say you better changed my face)......x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (It's as if am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, silidziwika bwino, koma munakanchinja nkhope (I look like I am going forward or coming back, it's not well known, but you should have changed my face)....x2 Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think I am a fool) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, chauta munakanchinja nkhope (they think I am a witch, God you should have changed my face) Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think I am a fool) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, chauta ndaona bvuto (they think I am a witch, God I have seen/encoutered a problem) ---------------------------------------------------end Keep enjoying!

[@promitumbare1197]

hey thumps up cde ..thank you..taingoimbiramo tichizipigwa

[@batsimarufu6312]

zikomo kwambili bwana

[@millytc1]

Jeez, the meaning of that song, this person was ugly hey......thanks bro for the lyrics and interpretation.

[@soccomarchharare3123]

Mixon Faluw

[@brendataneta8079]

Thank u

[@rufaroshumba8387]

Whose is here 2024 still enjoying ❤️

[@ShepardChitumba]

tripo Muna August

[@knowelltafadzwamatsvimbo9330]

Ndiripo ndirikudzidambura ndirikuchando vechingezi vachigutsurira

[@chookiexfungieliam2357]

2024 who is here❤

[@rodneykulinji7190]

Me🇲🇼

[@BlessingChikonzo]

On repeat we are here12 march

[@alfredtakwana5835]

Um here with you ❤❤❤

[@faithzimba7864]

We here

[@ruel1703]

I heard you call........😅

[@itssh_ashlyn]

2 March 2024 still listening to this song … l love this song coz my Dad does this is a hit and l just love the beats🔥🔥🔥🔥.Simon Chimbetu you are a legend…I miss home because of you

[@arnoldtawandamilos8057]

You are back because of TikTok Zimbabwean guitarist challenge. Yes you 👊🏿

[@menvsdirt]

nziyo iyi inondifungidza my first love Hilda aigara pnext door pedu maparents ake were from Malawi......ndichimutaimira ndirimugarden...taigara takangosvikirwa tiri tese nehanzvadzi yake, namai vake,plus namai vangu...i remember during school days ndichimunyorera tsamba mustudy ndoiposter kugweru after 5 days reply yaibvayauya apa mune maphotos. even up to now mafotos a2003 ndichiri nawo aakandipa....dzangova ndangariro

[@TendaiDuve]

Eish you still not ovah your first love 💔 great shot story anyway

[@TheShelaz]

Who is here after listening to Professor Allan Chimbetu's rendition in July 2020

[@pelsonpfavayi2234]

Human being are the same shuwa lol

[@tinashematemera]

Lead guitar still on point on this song.... he surely still rmembers these songs

[@anthonymashava3781]

He is great

[@libertysumai7809]

Me😁

[@eazy1987]

Ndiko kwandabva ndakananga pano

[@brandonnyambiya7360]

2024, this jam still hits hard. A masterpiece indeed, my father liked this song 🎉 that much!! Definition of art from a legend!

[@KobeVera]

zikomo kwambiri, iyi ndinyimbo yabwinobwino

[@mandie6832]

2024 and we are still going strong 🔥

[@missbeegagga6840]

2020 and still on the hit... anyone here with me.

[@ongamantloko751]

11/01/2020 12:00

[@makaitamoyo4010]

Feeling it now murume aigona zvake uyu.Idzi hadzipere muto nomatter wat .

[@safiasaid1213]

Beauty Rukweza tinenge tichipo

[@zvikomborerochingono2325]

U arent alone bru, i am w u

[@rejoycetsikirai8913]

Tiripo even now in lockdown still listening to his songs

[@mbonisisibanda1208]

McDonald's Zhou aka Donny, thanks for introducing me to Chopper.

[@EngineerBC]

there is something sweet and sad about the way he hit the guitar strings this man. It makes you want to get up and dance and at the same time want to cry and think about all the good people who's left this earth and the good ol days where all seemed to make sense. tru legend

[@garnetgwembere3035]

Can't agree with you more

[@wilsonspencer9597]

Wakanyanya wangu

[@tawandag.mudadi3382]

Wabaya dede nomukanwa

[@tendaimatambanadzo2894]

I concur

[@chaukerodrick]

Neni ndonzwa kuda kuchema

[@Tawahmany]

2024 lm here. Good music mdhara. Continue to rest in eternal peace

[@genysisonline8496]

Chauta woo! (Dear God) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope (Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)……x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) Silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)….x2 Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facia appearance) Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I that am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta ndaona bvuto (Dear God, I am encountering a huge social challenge)….

[@hawulethu]

Vuto in chewa means strife in English and it's not spelt with a d in front. Vuto means Nhamo in Shona. Udubo in Ndebele. Otherwise all your translations from Chewa to English are spot on.

[@KelvinMafurendi]

Thank you so much for the translation...All along I have been just enjoying the good song without understanding. 10 May 2024 05:53

[@ktm9853]

Yes mukomana aibuda nepa Mahwanda Msengezi Zvimba Mash West.....hokoyo...

[@princehotera5529]

Ayipedza mface uyu

[@pibha9082]

A song that touches 3 african countries if not 4.......God bless Africa , one day we shall rise. I say no to xenophobia

[@shepardmusic5380]

Which countries are those?

[@smergeoh3375]

@@shepardmusic5380 Zimbabwe,Zambia ,Malawi as well Mozambique

[@CharlesMoyo-ir5fr]

South Africa included

[@Chux48]

Saturday 28 December 2019, Time 4:04 pm enjoying the song as if there is no tomorrow. if i am not alone hit like and remind the world that we used to have great musicians we cant forget even up to 2099

[@libertysimbainashemazumba8439]

You are everywhere 😂😂😂😂

[@dominicmundirewa1768]

I just like initial guitar sounds

[@skippychisango2241]

Great melodies from our Legend, such a prayerful song crying to God if the circumstances had been changed from the time of birth

[@lastonbillzwanga6462]

This tune is in my language Chewa from Malawi in Zambia they call it Nyanja. Chauta tsiku loyamba lomwelija limene mudali kulenga ine ndilomwelo ndikuti mukadandichinja nkhope, Oh Lord the very first moment/day you were creating me, it could have been the day you should have changed this ugly wobble face of mine, people are just laughing at me your image.

[@patiencemlilo3501]

l love this song.. still loved Chopper in 2019..

[@charlesmvula3925]

Chewa is Chewa even in Zambia Nyanja is an urban version of chewa

[@lindamhaka6318]

I learnt of the English version today, did i not just laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@AishaTapiwaMacheka]

This song takes me back to 2010 when I was doing my nursing psych attachment at Ngomahuru.There was a patient who loved it ❤❤ originally from malawi

[@ricardoivantorresgonzalez5203]

FROM COLOMBIA . THIS SONG IS AWESOME

[@capetownsiabenzu6002]

African black legend.

[@alecmasoapatali9563]

This was Chimbetu at his best. Bringing joy to people in times of difficulties. This is a master piece from a son of the soil. If there was a hall of fame in Zimbabwe, he deserves his place!

[@kam2568]

2020 here.... tirimo mukorona lockdown who is listening

[@fie263]

pfee

[@dibzmrasta9238]

Isu takabuda zvedu mucorona what what but still here listening

[@elonmu]

I’m listening bro!!

[@carolinegwenzi2760]

2022 and am still loving his music... legendary

[@carolinemarimo5950]

Me too it reminds me back home when we used to come home early parts of sunday morning coming from his shows Chopper💃💃💃

[@amandamarama9583]

2022 july im here

[@yvonnetapiwakanouruka2677]

I can't help but love this song... This man was a legend. If only he was still around at this time when things are bad here in Zim, maybe he would make music to stop all this violence and unite us all. God bless u all

[@maggiemafa5322]

Jan 2023 dancing to this Song Chimbetu you are still a legend 🤩

[@topfive4169]

To think they created this music without computers, software, etc

[@ellenbanhire660]

imageni

[@pelsonpfavayi2234]

Ipapo panotigarisa pasi mwana mai

[@tinashematemera]

Quite precise

[@WinstonMutambara]

Mans were working bruh..it hadn't crossed my mind like that ..

[@crispenjabulanimanyalo9053]

Brilliant Master piece & composition, Ululating drums & captivating combination of modern instruments with Mbira! Great message& Well done Soko-Murehwa and thanks for keeping our flag high & an admirable ambassador in the US & abroad, God Bless ana Gwenyambira

[@roselinemusanga8685]

2022 and I'm still enjoying his music,legends don't die...now I believe this saying.

[@amandamarama9583]

😃

[@sonenisithole5923]

Eish good old days when my country Zimbabwe was Zimbabwe we enjoyed I remember when Simon went to Mozambique in Tete & I was there eish let your dear soul continue to rest in eternal peace you were a legend which United countries Zim malawi &Moz

[@mumucaramel7]

Rest in heaven to every person who was a part of my childhood. I miss all of you. I miss the times when life was easy. Thank you for being a part of my life. Till we meet again ❤️

[@kantande]

Who is here for the love of good music in 2023? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KayC700]

I like Simon Chimbetu from the early days paakatanga nesongs nedzimbo like Mwana wedangwe, Kunjere Kunjere, he is a Zim legend. Zim lost a great.

[@EnygrayMarimira-vj4xy]

This song drives my memories back 2001 when lyfe was good to me

[@kwarummond77]

you can't separate zimbabwe and Malawi.the mixture brings beautiful magic I'm a product of that mixture too viva zim-malawi😄😄😄😄

[@livingfaith9189]

Hayyiii wataura chokwadi!! I mean we are related closely so it makes sense... we must be one country navo

[@leopoldmataruse6417]

Zimbabwe ,Malawi ,zambia ,Tanzania nemoza

[@auxillia1]

@@leopoldmataruse6417 to bva tabvisa sasafrika vanofarisa

[@dzidzaichidumba5435]

This mix also brought us RGM...kkkkkk

[@jahjah8119]

Ain't we all...!

[@tinashechipunza5648]

Masterpiece all loved this one

[@DavidZaba]

The year is 2023 and we still enjoying

[@Elevate_Clips]

Listening from Cyprus,.... hits different when you aren't at home❤

[@maureenthusi3136]

2023 im still playing it on full blast

[@yvonnemupasu1749]

2019 November still listening... 2030 tetichipo

[@munyabrownn]

Who's here in 2024??? Panga pakaipa apa hapo!

[@Munyu_]

2023..tiripo Legends don't die

[@daviddiford4777]

My brother from another mother,,,,,, zikomo kwambiri pokwapulanso kanyimboka mchichewa kumeneku timati kutiika pamodzi Zim&Malawi.Pane vamwe vanhu vanowanza zveshuwa,,,

[@myoldschool2music]

Chimbetu going bilingual - one of the finest vocals in Zimbabwe sungura supported by the best guitar composition, complimented by the whistle - that was Chimbetu trademark - dendera musis a brand blending both sungura and kanindo - the result the best gem....Tatenda Baba, taombera!!!!

[@tadalanseula8383]

Simon Chimbetu sang songs in Chichewa and Shona and he was a big deal in Malawi the same can be said about John Chibadura African legendary musicians 👏👏👏

[@steffaniezuze3691]

chopper vaudze nechekumusha vazukuru vedu ana jena ava patrick chibwana good song nice wachiyawo

[@jameskaunda1207]

Listening to chopahs Chautah ohhhh .What a master piece being listened to in Blantyre Malawi Chirimba 11 October 2022

[@michaelsuga52]

If you listening to this in 2021 you are a walking living legend.

[@wilfredbasarekudya7103]

Ndiyo nhaka yatakasiirwa namukoma iyi,I have a respect to all of his music mukuru uyu

[@fanuelngoma2739]

Who else is listening to the legend himself in 2020, ever loved ever remembered, African child gone way too soon. Oh God your love endures for ever, when you all hope and love is gone...who else can we look up to. Born a Genius ✍🏾

[@bunnykatsande5926]

Thanks for the music, Simon. Your language breaks barriers in almost 6 African countries. We still enjoy your music even though you are gone. We love you brother. Thanks. Your good work still lives on through your work and son, Sulumani.

[@carolinemagona]

Thanks to my uncle who made me to listen to these music. I'm enjoying a lot

[@kennedygoremusandu3508]

One of the best from Simon Chimbetu. A musician who would sing fluently in 4 languages - Shona, Ndebele, English and Chewa. I love this song full of memories. RIEP Chopper. You entertained our generation to the fullest.

[@tinoemakuwe6142]

what was he singing about here???? i just enjoyed

[@stimuluspackage5821]

Wasiya Swahili

[@mukotamir1979]

Yes Swahili @ Stimulus

[@sarahshamisombeve7932]

Im at peace listening to his music,continue to rest in peace Choppa

[@ElizabethMbewe-l2c]

Ndimaikonda kwabasi nyimboyi.i said I love this song ,

[@videh150]

the song is sayin God the very first day u created me u cud av changed my face, coz wen ppo look at me they think am a thief. witch fool and my face is like am cryn, the whole lylics are chichewa the language from the warm heart of africa ( malawi)

[@seancombz4385]

Thanx thts my first time to know the meaning

[@Yfombe]

All i know this is a powerful song misodzi inongoti mokoto ndikaridza chimbo ichi. Uzorore murugare mwana weZimbabwe we will treasure yo work

[@SusanMpudzi]

September 2024 I'm here

[@lisabmanyore4991]

2021 I'm here

[@giftmutema7646]

Lockdown lite 2020, who's with me here

[@innocentrefani3955]

2155hrs 11 Sept 2022 in Bindura Mash Central Zim still playing the song

[@ashleydinackmaponga1389]

Chauta woo! (Dear Lord) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope(Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)......x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)....x2 Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facial appearance) Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I that am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) chauta ndaona bvuto (Dear Lord, I am encountering a huge social challenge)

[@eugenengabo5680]

Thanks for that mate. I Appreciate

[@shepardmusic5380]

What language is this?

[@bernadettemadondo5928]

Ndopanoti kisimusi paZim ka uku. Woza December 2019!!

[@eugenengabo5680]

How that same solo guitar falls in from 1:20 it kind of melts all my troubles. Listening from Rwanda. Love you Zim

[@theophellusmvicha2038]

Thank you.

[@samirlajan3896]

This type of music was mainline 15 years ago and beyond. Most music from this era had such deep meaning and I fear that this style might be missing in the music that is mainline these days. Chimbetu, Zhakata, Tuku were household names.

[@mukotamir1979]

You really wonder kuti vaizvibatanidza sei kuti zvibude soo. OG Tallent baba

[@marg86]

It's always the Bass Guitar for me🙌🏾 Mhofela you're a legend!🔥

[@stimuluspackage5821]

That was Chopper's secret weapon of mass distruction

[@abigirlmataranyika2067]

Who else is here in 2019?

[@seancombz4385]

Im here my sistowo

[@libertydhobhi2869]

May 2019

[@maiZayneTanaka]

June 2019

[@valleriabvute2670]

June 2019

[@eriazelmakanhiwa6972]

Abigirl Mataranyika 8tiripo

[@georgemarshaltoriro2101]

Master class from an African son. God bless Malawi, I hope to visit that country sometime.

[@innocentbeseni9550]

Most welcome

[@smergeoh3375]

@georgemarshaltoriro2101 he was from Zimbabwe

[@ciphodube6133]

I'm not from Zimbabwe but when I listen to this song ndofunga kumusha

[@Blackmoses2]

where are you from then

[@ciphodube6133]

+Qhawe Madonko Rhodesia

[@singatshoncubemnyandu8580]

zaza

[@runganokumsari5209]

wofunga kumsha kupi

[@ciphodube6133]

+rungano kumsari Salisbury Rhodesia

[@peternhemachena7267]

These were masters in this field. I think we are only left with Father Aleck Macheso otherwise every other musician in today's world will just do songs that will be on the hit for 2 months and its gone and forgotten

[@peternhemachena7267]

Zhakata also but he must focus more on maintaining his brand

[@CHIFUNDOCHINA-lp9lg]

I realized that he was king after this song Malawi

[@richardduve6711]

ndizvozvo chopa muzuri sana

[@LaxonMakuni]

2024 listening

[@ndanatswamunatsi6565]

Anyone my age would probably not love this song. After listening to it this year all i can say is i love it. I don't have to know and understand lyrics for the song speaks to the inner human. 😍

[@lewiszhou7042]

We love this song these are our roots

[@genysisonline8496]

Chauta woo! (Dear God) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope (Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)……x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) Silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)….x2 Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facia appearance) Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I that am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta ndaona bvuto (Dear God, I am encountering a huge social challenge)….

[@ndanatswamunatsi6565]

@@genysisonline8496 thank you

[@desmondsinoia5870]

Great music, I am here in May 2019 listening to the lyrics and instrumental work of a great musician

[@preciouskamkusa5108]

Ooo9ö9.mknk

[@wogatheo4302]

This is probably Simon's best composition.

[@charliedickie5945]

Simon! The legend Hapana ane vocal futi

[@EnygrayMarimira-vj4xy]

A foreign musician in a foreign country nyikainotsigirwa noma foreigners usandipikise let me dance hangu chauta

[@eliasmapongamakhate4022]

the Great Orchestra Dendera Kings. No other band will play Dendera music like this. Asande sane.

[@Blackmoses2]

E Makhate Agree

[@johnchingava9543]

Fele Maposa: Stay blessed wherever you are in heaven. You Kojaki and Chimungete! That xmas!

[@herbertmanjiche996]

the soft and beautiful notes of this voice....as if attracted to my ears...float effortlessly through the noisy ghetto and caress my soul . rip Simon

[@Lady-d5y]

Gore tichivhura takuvhara tingoripano ,tichangoramba tiripano,Dendera fan

[@hopewellize]

Some songs move u and some MOVE U. I agree with u Yvonne Fombe. I would argue that Simon Chimbetu was/is one of southern africa's greatest artists ever, ever, ever, ever, ever . Can u please put all the lyrics here so I can cry along!!! Thanx 2000 fiyo and lastonbillz Wanga.

[@smilewithjesus6773]

Who else is still on this 2022

[@MimieAtidah]

2024 I'm here❤ l just miss my dady he went to sleep and forgot to wake up lazy man,😢

[@marymaboti240]

Just steped here for the true legend ,,, Rest in peace the warrior of what we call real music. Maizvigonera chopper

[@fillemonshoombe4453]

I'm still listening this song i love voice and the bass guitar ❤ from Namibia 🇳🇦

[@fillemonshoombe4453]

Today is our Heroes day 26 August 2024 but i listening to this song 🎵 ❤

[@theo291]

Sad when is made to feel this way. I guess when you have to make others feel this way, inside you yourself must be much uglier. RIP Simoni you were also created in God's image. Thanks for this most insightful contribute. Ini hangu zvinondiomera kuti mumwe anzwe kudai asi tese takasikwa nemufananidzo washe.

[@Lady-d5y]

Chimbetu was very handsome he was just singing for other people like us who are not good looking

[@philmutonhodza7899]

the man never forgot his chewa roots, made sure his albums had one song from swahili or chewa. impressive

[@kaie7308]

Hi father was from Tanzania

[@prospertorubanda912]

We're still enjoying the track, legendary

[@The_Crafty_Diva]

2019 I’m here and I’m sure I’m not the only one

[@myra737]

Beautiful song sang in Chewa. Simon is asking God that the day he was being created God should have changed his face appearance. Because when people look at him now they say he looks like a mad man,a thief and a witch. It obviously has deeper meaning to the examples his using.

[@sophiemoyo3922]

Serious?

[@geraldtchibs312]

thanx for the translation was wondering what its about

[@nigelchitumba7865]

Thank you so much for explaining

[@kennedygoremusandu3508]

Thanks for the translation sahwira. Chauta means God right?

[@tawandamakaure3509]

Thank you. I always wondered what he is saying. Such a sad song.

[@ephraimmatondo7666]

2022 the message still touching my heart the guitarist Chopa even in grave remaining a Legend your Legacy is always in our ears

[@thembenincube3568]

2020 @22:28.....in UK 🇬🇧 Manchester..in the lockdown... tears 😢...missing home

[@mandebz1912]

2020 played the hit over and over, l discovered the legend was refering to someone very close. All the same l am a big fan his music l still play till today and most tracks l play over and over.

[@barbaramapfungautsigwesu9690]

Chopper ,thank you for this song. I dont quite understand it but I just love it. RIP