Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited - Vanhu Vatema (1993)

[@TinomudaisheMucheki]

2024 whos here

[@Andyharrison_00]

Hoyoo❤

[@assttudemainje6492]

I do listen to this legend though I don't understand what his saying but he's my African favorite legend ❤❤❤ wish him to come to Australia .

[@ShyletViola]

​@@assttudemainje6492Dr Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo our Zimbabwean legendary

[@trevermazibuko6407]

​@@Andyharrison_00Ichoooo🔥🔥🔥

[@trevermazibuko6407]

​@@assttudemainje6492unfortunately he did his last show in the UK this year😢

[@reubenmketwa2076]

Thomas Gandanga Mukanya Harricane Hugo Muchadura Mapfumo .I still personally arguably believe Thomas Mapfumo is way ahead of all Zimbabwean musicians. His music is unique and meaningful.

[@baisaikembo429]

True bro

[@ShyletViola]

Very true boss

[@simbarashepowermuzondiyeni9810]

I agree with u a thousand plus percent homie....

[@timothysithole9249]

So sad that most of the guys who did this album are no more. May their dear souls rest in eternal power. Ashton, Everson, Sam, Sebastian, Allan, Lancelot etc. Makaenda nezvipo zvenyu mukatisiira nhaka

[@TawazMarara]

Only Mukanya and the girls backing him are surviving

[@shjakes]

I am really sorry to hear that...

[@kudzielsey6300]

2024 and still the deep message in this song still means reality

[@TawazMarara]

Lyrics and analysis "Vanhu Vatema" (Black people), released in 1994, is a powerful rallying cry for unity among African nations. The lyrics emphasize the strength found in solidarity, urging Africans to stand together to overcome numerous challenges. It highlights the importance of unity in growing ensuring food security and achieving economic stability through concepts like a single currency. The song also addresses the divisive impact of discrimination and the need for a unified voice to be heard globally. Vakomana kana tiri tose iwe Brothers, if we stand united yahondeee ahondeeeeee (traditional chant) Tinokunda nhamo dzakawandaaaa | We'll overcome many challenges Africa kana tiri tose iwee Africans, if we stand united Tinokudza mhuri yedu yose We'll raise our families Africa kana takabatana iwe Africans, if we're united mhuri yedu yese inoguta Our families will have enough to eat kana mari yedu ikabatana iwe If we come up with a single currency Tinotenga chinhu chakakoshaa We'll buy something valuable Tikataura nezwi rimwe chete iwe If we speak in one voice Nyika dziri kure dzinotinzwa the world will hear us

[@dianamuyambo6753]

Thank you very much matimirira mukuru wangu marambe mari dzeZanu Pf, munondipasa manyemwe

[@brianstanelychiutsi7292]

I remember when I was grade 3 in the year 2000, pa izomugidho Erick Night na John Phiri vachidzirova idzi. Thomas Mapfumo he is one of the greatest musicians of all time in Zimbabwe.

[@flavorflav6629]

Rest in peace Mkoma Lancelot Mapfumo, Ashton sugar Chiweshe ....

[@zibusisoxjtshabalala1964]

The way he understood global politics and pan African politics.... legendary

[@nemiahmhembere]

Man's a Visionary!

[@TawazMarara]

And you hear South Africans saying Zimbabwe did nothing during their anti-apartheid struggles, yet he composed 2 tracks in the mid 1980s which criticize apartheid and Renamo-inspired conflicts in Mozambique. If one listens to his 1986-7 songs 'Tongosienda' which openly called for the destruction of Botha and his regime, and 'Zimbabwe-Mozambique' they could tell that we were concerned about them being under the apartheid regime, let alone this one vanhu vatema 'black people' calling for African unity.

[@moffatm]

Whonis listening to this right now, and just wishes everybody should get these deep lyrics

[@calvinkavaro2460]

I really wish if Zimboz would unite one day

[@samganga4320]

Doctor Tafirenyika Thomas Mapfumo Nyika yakauraiwa maingoimba chokwadi asi MaZanu achiramba dai vakabvuma kuti nyika yaita mamvemve nguva ichiripo

[@adaptableriley1761]

@@calvinkavaro2460 let's unite

[@esteralkimim8040]

Amo demais 💗

[@spursten4259]

Mapfumo is the best

[@griffinvinyu-k1u]

music in the massage and massage in the music.. masterpiece 🫡🫡

[@mangirambau1168]

Some songs will connect you to the real you. I don't understand a thing but my mood is 100%🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tendaimtizva6404]

this song talks about plea to Africans to unite.this is an old song(1990s) and today this number makes sense now for we fight xenophobia and corruption in SA.militants in Mozambique ,high corruption and tribalism in Zimbabwe .coups in guinea and Burkina Faso.sudan theres chaos.nigeria forever has isis Africans are dying in seas crossing to Europe to be slaves.

[@obviousnyabereka2255]

@@tendaimtizva6404 ThanksTedai, a very truthful exlainantion of the song. Mapfumo is our living legend indeed.

[@sterkleeu6692]

Tendai, how well have you just put. It's so painful. The truth in the song never fades.

[@politedube55]

Syabonga Mr Dr Mapfumo long live Gandanga

[@trevermazibuko6407]

This is an artist whose music is spiritually motivated and he was against the ruling Zanu PF .

[@rhemaword777]

Isn't this the greatest song ever?

[@godwinzingi8952]

yes it is

[@patricktavengwa2031]

Mugara Ndega is,,,,,, But Bukatiende unogona kutaura nevari churu if you’re not careful.,,, Living Legend👏👏

[@tapiwamuchenje5447]

Ini Mozambique Zimbabwe inondiitira futi, Nyoka Musango as well

[@69mhofu]

Accompanied by some wicked guitar from Ashton Chiweshe, I agree with you.

[@tawandatawanda8388]

Mitchell Gumbo ndiwe wekuchema munewspaper kaiwewe

[@tavasikachabvonga5026]

The message is deep and relevant today. Preaching African Unity

[@connectchannel7651]

There’s no place like home, we might be miles away but this song takes me back to my roots. I love my country🇿🇼

[@ShyletViola]

Very powerful msg to Africa but with Shona language Respect to the king of music Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo

[@shawperhollaback]

Those blue outfits!!!! I was in Grade 2, used to want one, and the box braids too. I miss the old days when life was simple

[@Nyasha-16z]

What i like most abt this video is madance amkanya ayo can't describe them aindiitira then and still now ❤

[@silasbkashiri872]

This guy has remained true to his gospel. PanAfricanism has always been his message. Legend.

[@StatesChitsinde]

Our country was still better isat yopondwa pandwa nembwa idzi shame....eric John pamutinhimira we salute guys...ndomakore ana marshall munhumumwe na mbereko..zhakata mugove ephat mujuru kamuraramiro haaa vakomna

[@tsidzohove7851]

Vakamona kana tiri tose imi (awonde awonde) Tinokunda nhamo dzakawanda (awonde awonde) Vakoma kana takabatana imi(awonde awonde) Tinokunda nhamo dzedu dzose (awonde awonde) Afrika kana tiri tose imi (awonde awonde) Tinokudza muri yedu yose (awonde awonde) Afrika kana takabatana iwe (awonde awonde) Mhuri yedu yose inoguta Mhuri yese inoguta (awonde awonde) Hoy hoyyere heh ( kubatana kubatana vakomana Hoy hoyyere heh (Chikonzero chatipardza) Hoy hoyyere heh (?) Hoy hoyyere heh (?) Awonde awonde ( vanhu vatemema) Awonde awonde ( vanhu vatemema) Kana mari yedu ikabatana iwe (awonde awonde) Inotenga chinhu chakakosha (awonde awonde) Tikatawura nezwi rimwe chete imi (awonde awonde) Nyika dziri kure dzinotinzwa (awonde awonde) Hoy hoyyere heh (Chikonzero chatiparadza iwe) Hoy hoyyere heh (Kusanzwana kwatiparadza iwe) Hoy hoyyere heh (RusarurO kwati paradza iwe) Awonde awonde ( vanhu vatemema) Awonde awonde ( vanhu vatemema) Hoy hoyyere heh (?) Hoy hoyyere heh (Kusaziva kwatiparadza iwe) Hoy hoyyere heh (RusarurO rwati paradza iwe) Hoy hoyyere heh (Hupambepfumi hwati paradza iwe) Awonde awonde ( vanhu vatemema) Awonde awonde ( vanhu vatemema)

[@moffatm]

Its so deep!!

[@samuelkaverevere2966]

Good music pregnant with meaning. The instruments... Non can compare. The creativity is amazing.. It remimds when i was doing grade 4 back then..

[@paddingtonmukumba5619]

The missing parts are Mazvake zvake atiparadzaa Hupambepfumi wati paradzaa

[@SolarVillageContact]

The great musician of Zimbabwe Thomas Mapfumo

[@talentzacaria2534]

This is my best track from Mukanya, i was in grade 1 by then paZuvarubuda Primary kuGlen Norah . This is such a rare talent

[@basilchitani2740]

My sister was friends with one if his daughters got to meet the legend back then we had house in Glen norah A ku space man

[@caroltaerwa7573]

I love how beautiful and original the ladies are....vanhu vatema🖤🖤🖤beautiful black queens

[@YaoEspirito]

Too true.

[@yungafro2277]

The ladies are my mother and her sisters . We all appreciate the comment 🙌

[@nigelnyangwe4175]

@@yungafro2277 you got the lyrics by any chance, especially when the ladies are signing what are they are saying?

[@adsnet]

Gandanga for Life….

[@Augfordpdoggie]

@@yungafro2277 yes sister, what are the lyrics they are singing in shona please?

[@jeanettenoti8821]

Zimbabwe's Greatest that's all I can say .. Uncle Mkanya you're untouchable unbearable, undisputed Legendary and iconic figure ... your music shall live forever Zvirwere my fvrat Mukanya Song 🎵

[@valeriemashoko808]

Well said

[@SolarVillageContact]

The great musician of Zimbabwe, well done Zim boys.

[@RCMakaz]

Mukanya muri chibaba ndobva ndafunga mutinhimira wemimhanzi ndaibva ndaita kubudira misodzi ndichitedzera what a song Ako kadance mukanya😊

[@eddiemunyawiri8575]

Lived in UK for yrs..but a few yrs bck, I came back to Africa, somewhere near Zimbabwe... I promised myself I wasn't going to get old in Europe...Dzokai guys..Africa ndizvo

[@beshinerondozai4185]

Zimbabwe's finest piece of music...watching in 2019

[@bettymartin3126]

Ini zvangu ndinomufarira hangu mapfumo from here to Vic fall uchidriver hako makeke Ha mapfumo cc even muno mu ukuchienda hako basa Haa ndizvo

[@LORRAINEREAD1]

Still can't get enough of this song in 2022 😍

[@xolanimoyo5285]

M here 2020 who is with me

[@takuraekem4285]

I just love Mukanya rhis makes me feel emotional

[@lovemorebanda4719]

Thanks, Lancelot is also good at other instruments, sometimes you can see him on the keyboard. He can read music but he is very humble.

[@tendaimudarikwa3942]

Eish the lead 🎸 was on another level. Our own Zimbabwean Slash.

[@TonderaiGwarega]

Those ladies are beautiful... anyways the song is timeless in 2024 still one of the best

[@bubmoley1194]

Winter in Missouri and this track is sunshine

[@archfordchivanga837]

Mukanya at peak of his powers. I love the lead guitar 🎸

[@timsur7389]

That lead guitarist is a guru..what’s his name?

[@chepademacuntha1544]

The late Ashton "sugar" Chiweshe , was a genius would probably be compared to Jonah Sithole

[@denzelgotorafootball7827]

My father introduced me to your music and ever since i've never looked back

[@byanymeansfaith]

Do you have the lyrics to this song?

[@TawazMarara]

​@@byanymeansfaithdid you get them

[@byanymeansfaith]

@@TawazMarara nope.

[@mwangu6038]

Black people united, Africa united! What a dream!

[@tendaimtizva6404]

2022 when things are getting tough in SA. disunity ., xenophobia in mzansi & tribalism in Zimbabwe.coups, militants and corruption across africa .many Africans dying crossing to Europe ( modern slavery) 😭😭😭😭😭

[@ItshokoleleLebaka]

When I miss the late original Dzimbadzamabwe tinashe Chinake in bloemfontain ❤

[@valeriemashoko808]

One of the best, I love his humbleness,

[@tonderaigwarega3129]

In 2021 still listening to a masterful song by a legendary musician

[@otsilegapeletebele2935]

Now..2022...

[@KM-sl9ww]

Sugar at his best that mesmerizing guitar strumming RIP bro you were among the best of the best.

[@yungafro2277]

My mom was one of the dancers she knew sugar very well

[@tawandatawanda8388]

@@yungafro2277 salute to your Mom, she's a legend

[@daviddavie2331]

@@yungafro2277 Oh. Great

[@otsilegapeletebele2935]

Who is Suger

[@gabrieltinashemusewu4575]

@@otsilegapeletebele2935 The guy whose playing the leade guitar. The best guitarist ever

[@iansides63]

Definitely my favourite Thomas Mapfumo track

[@sekaichena106]

Good old days with mukanya. Music industry was so sweet by then. Vakomana kana tikabatana iweee . Nyika dziri kure dzinotinzwaa. Music with meaning

[@ragazzi25]

If this music does not make you happy, nothing will..

[@adsnet]

Legend of All time

[@paulmaphosa8602]

I just miss Zimbabwe right now there is no place like home i am coming home VADZIMU VANGU

[@lovemoremkhwananzi5065]

Kana mari yedu ikabatana inotenga chinhu chakakosha Handei kumusha veduweee

[@paulmaphosa8602]

Eish wangu i miss home despite everything what's going on

[@lovemoremkhwananzi5065]

Eish especially if you listen to this ones

[@paulmaphosa8602]

Lovemore Mkhwananzi you can say that again man thankx brother

[@lovemoremkhwananzi5065]

Midzimu ngaitirangarire kani Zimbabwe irurame taneta nekusuwa kumusha

[@ronaldmutumbi9346]

Class is truly permanent...........

[@lovemorebanda4719]

Those days the group had two visible stars Thomas Mapfumo and Ashton Sugar Chiweshe. Ashton will never be matched on that lead guitar. Then you have one of my favorite musicians Lancelot Mapfumo. The guy OWNS the congas. He injects a flavor to the music that gives it that extra kick. This my favorite period of Mapfumo when Ashton was around. That Album is special to me. And this song's message and arrangement is up there with his best works

[@WorldSrv]

+Lovemore Banda Thank you for mentioning Lancelot Mapfumo. I totally agree with you that he adds that extra something, and not just on the congas, but also in handclapping. He is a genius.

[@krismusar4891]

i agree my uncle the great late Ashton Sugar was in his own class as a guitarist ....one of the best during his time may his soul rip..

[@Zvaspaka]

+kris Musar Your uncle was a great guitarist. he lives on in the music he left behind.

[@kudzaidzapasi7547]

@@krismusar4891 he was a natural on the lead, the guitar sounds just flow easily from his fingers.

[@kaycooper1559]

@@krismusar4891 A great man indeed. Is there any other source of info about him panet or anywhere, a book, or the guitar he played, interviews, pictures etc?

[@aanyumaa688]

Gandanga Mukanya Horomba ICON ❤❤❤

[@dennydennis8844]

Ashton “sugar” Chiweshe

[@benardrwasunda6649]

During those days of Ezomugido mutinhimura yemimhanzi with general Erick knight mazala John phiri and tete tilder moyo days of our lives

[@sceneopticeunica5802]

2023....I fail to play this video once. I play it several times. On 4min 30 seconds the business of the video/song gets really serious. I love this music!

[@valeriemashoko6007]

I love love love love this song Vanhu Vatema

[@peterchangadeya831]

Vanhu vatema it's jus a good song it reminds me of the past early 90s in Sakubva

[@messagematanda2583]

Timeless classic ❤

[@arnoldtawandamilos8057]

He looked old since forever

[@ralp3678]

Those ladies on backing vocals are beautiful

[@thembinkosidube3918]

Thomas mapfumo A statue of gold. Thank you...

[@stanfordmagadu4473]

I was three years old when this video came out payaibuda pa tv ndaingonzwa hangu number asi ndakura kudai kuiona ndikufunga kuti those ladies backing up are beautiful hari kuwira mu gore risipo but i love this song too much

[@juliusmanjengwa6465]

Great song and was way ahead of its time

[@Nyasha-16z]

Whta a meaning tune for every othe African !

[@helenmwale1987]

Big man we love you 😘

[@lastnyakujara7523]

Masterpiece

[@juliusmanjengwa6465]

This song so great I always say it was ahead of its time. almost all musical instruments available at the time were used on this to create a blend so good. The Brass at the end of the song really does it for me. great song !!

[@otsilegapeletebele2935]

4show... ahead of time.....

[@manprochrispin6593]

Just that one day l will be his curtain raiser at his show , my legend, my fearless role model.

[@TawazMarara]

​@@manprochrispin6593Faith Moves Mountains just believe in yourself and God it will happen

[@ricardowashion3159]

one of my best. ohh Mukanya, i cant stop watching the video over and over again. the dances etc. u are a cut above the rest. you remind me of my FATHER ( JACK DZINGWE). the dances, the looks, black pants and white shirt, oooh, long live gandanga...

[@ozwellkay8474]

TRUE AFRICAN MAGIC , A REVALATION OF SHONA MUSIC

[@munasheanesumuza2801]

29/08/22 this is still one of the best

[@simbarashenyakatangure5225]

This song must be the zimbabwean national athem

[@yeukaimajoni996]

September ,2020 and enjoying the real Zimbabwe music

[@danielbhunu5245]

Ndafunga makare. Great music Mukanya!

[@Nyasha-16z]

July 2024 this song is 31 years old

[@nochillafrica2230]

Stil listening to the masterpiece in 2021 together wil fight the virus

[@tinashenyamayaro8004]

The best of the best 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@anesuishechikono6537]

Watching in 2021 sunday 13 at work

[@LindarhCEE]

03 march 2022 this whole month lm vibing with mukanya

[@kennethmakoni8017]

What a gem of a song done by the legends saying as it is

[@danaichitakasha132]

great great song..ngoma iyo,then Mukoma Ashton " sugar" Chiweshe on lead..and VaMapfumo..always smart!!

[@willmaps439]

The lion of Zimbabwe ,munorema Mukanya

[@syndicatemurehwa3537]

Who is still listening wth mi this gr8 music in 2021

[@jbaab3603]

so damn good, love this x100000000000

[@bevenpanganai45]

The Guru himself Mukanya.

[@kudzayidutiro991]

I love most the part mdhara Sugar vakuita gitare ritaure from 2.42.love this song

[@irvinemarisa3716]

Hazel Sibanda then used to love this song when we were in high school. KuBindura, Chipindura High School to be specific. One love

[@oliverchipoyera]

Where is she now

[@irvinemarisa3716]

@@oliverchipoyera in Harare l think

[@garygumbo4176]

I attended his live show at Kimberley Reef hotel, Bindura in Dec 1993 just after finishing my Alevels. Priceless memories with this GURU & GOAT 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@benardrwasunda6649]

Gandanga may God bless yu

[@KudzaiMatthewMaregere]

My Favorite Song Lyrics Vanhu Vatema From Dr Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo

[@panasheashley7950]

My personal favourite track from the legend

[@StatesChitsinde]

Guys mufesi airova mabacking vocals uyo umm he mad aigona please

[@paddingtonmukumba5619]

Everson chibhamu…i always say the same thing

[@crispenmusiyandaka7082]

28 April, Zimbabwe hakudanwe anonzwa. Chimurenga maestro will be home

[@talentnyika3625]

true to that banda coz sugar vaizodamurazve. and there was this guy wainzi makokowe

[@profimmanuelmlenga5598]

It reminds me of the good old days of Zimbabwe

[@GaijinJK]

This keeps me going . Ma1 🔥

[@profimmanuelmlenga5598]

Excellent mbirs music. I love this music and Thomas Mapfumo is one of the greatest African musician of our times. His music is calms the mind

[@TawazMarara]

His music runs down in the veins

[@shadreckmweda3518]

John phiri & Erick Knight Ezomgido Thursdays evening lol was 4years old Memory lane way back 😎

[@tauraikamupinya547]

My late brother's favorite song

[@eliasbhonda2195]

Ashton Sugar Chiweshe on Lead guitar and Saba on bass if I remember well... Team yacho yairova wire wena

[@Prof_Tad]

Saba on drums, Allen Mwale on bass

[@qbond007]

Beautiful soul ❤

[@jeannsibanda6779]

Vanga vachiri kuzvinzwa mudhara.Ezra Sibanda, Eric Night& John Phiri (Mutinhimira wemimhanzi Ezomgido