LEGENDARY producer Mbongeni Ngema released his new EP titled Thina Bant' Abamnyama on Friday, 16 June.
The EP is produced by the maestro himself, and he's featuring up-and-upcoming artists.
“The EP has four tracks, and they include Thina Bant' Abamnyama. This song is a cry from the black people of this country, the African race. On this song, I am once again challenging the present government that they are not doing anything for the destitute masses of our country. They only remember the poorest of the poor when it's time to campaign for elections by sending them food parcels,” said Mbongeni.
“They live in horrible shacks with no electricity. They still use candles and paraffin stoves, and the imikhukhu catch fire and burn in cold winters. Thina Bant' Abamnyama will set tongues wagging as it might ruffle some feathers amongst some political leaders in government.”
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Speaking about this song, he said: "I was sitting with some of my friends from the hostel discussing what is happening in the country currently. Hearing those men's frustrations about the leadership, load shedding and other issues affecting the country, drove me to work on Thina Bant' Abamnyama. At this day and age, I never thought I would still be writing songs about the struggles of the black people. South Africans are frustrated and feel betrayed by their own leaders."
He said that the song is sure to be another hit among the frustrated people of South Africa.
The other three tracks are Africa, Sekunzimanyana, and God Bless the Music.
The song, Africa, is about our land that was stolen by the white settlers starting in 1652. The song, Sekunzimanyana is about lost love, and the song, God bless the Music, is a celebration of the gift that God gave us in our music.
Mbongeni is Mzansi's iconic theatre playwright, director, actor, music producer and singer.
