Wageni mwakaribishwa - Visitors are welcome

Here are the lyrics for 'Jambo Bwana' that were posted in the YouTube video summary whose link is given above: Since 1982 'Jambo Bwana' has been recorded by many others, particularly in Kenya, East Africa and in Tanzania, East Africa where Mt. (Source: video summary by manosha52, June 23, 2009) 'Jambo Bwana' was written in 1980 by Teddy Kalanda Harrison, the leader for the Kenyan hotel band 'Them Mushrooms' and recorded by that group in 1982. The second part of 'The Kilimanjaro Song' consists of an slight adaptation of the lyrics for the hit Kenyan song 'Jambo Bwana' ('Hello Mister'). For instance, it appears from some of the videos shown below that there are other words for this song or a repeat of the words given below before the second part of the song begins. This transcription may not be correct, might not be all of the words to (the first part of) this song and/or might not the way that the song is always sung. Kemmi Kamugisha wrote that she (or he) would try to give the words to that song (in response to queries from other bloggers). Leader: Wanizunguka (You are circling me)Īll: Wanizunguka, wataka kunila nyama (u want 2 eat me!) (sam as above)Īll: Ewe Nyoka Ewe Nyoka, Mbona wanizunguka (You snake, why are you circling/sorrounding me)

PS: Mawenzi is higherst peakĪll: Na Mawenzi, Na Mawenzi mlima mrefu sana. Kilimanjaro:Īll: Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro mlima mrefu sana (Kilimanjaro the really tall mountain) The words to the first part of the song were shared online by Kemmi Kamugisha (2011) in the discussion thread for the video given as Example #1 below. My guess is that this part of the song may be sung or may have been sung in a bragging or at least self-congratulating manner by those who were celebrating the fact that they conquered the mountain instead of the mountain conquering them. Kilimanjaro itself and likens the mountain to a snake that tried to devour those who climb it. The words to that song, as given online, refer to Mt. I've not been able to find out who composed this part of the song and when it was composed. The first part of the song is probably older than the second. Kilimanjaro guides, porters, and chefs after the successful ascent of that mountain.Īs documented by YouTube videos of that song, there appears to be two main parts to 'The Kilimanjaro Song'. Kilimanjaro for 'The Kilimanjaro Song' to be sung for the climbers by Mt.

It appears to have become part of the tradition of a successful climb up Mt. INFORMATION ABOUT & LYRICS FOR 'THE KILIMANJARO SONG' In addition, thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the producers of these videos, and the publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks to the composer/s of this song and all those who are featured in these videos. The content of this post is presented for cultural and aesthetic purposes. Information about Mt Kilimanjaro and a video about the porters and other support staff for that mountain's climbers are included in the Addendum to this post. Lyrics for this song are included in this post. Learn the words and sing along.This post showcases six videos of the KiSwahili song known as 'The Kilimanjaro Song'. Kunywa maji mengi, hakuna matata (Drink plenty of water, no problem) Utafika salama, hakuna matata (You’ll get there safe, no problem) Tembea pole pole, hakuna matata (Walk slowly, slowly, no problem) Kilimanjaro, hakuna matata (Kilimanjaro, there is no problem) Wageni, mwakaribishwa (Foreigners, you’re welcome) Na Mawenzi, mlima mrefu sana (And Mawenzi, long mountain journey)Įwe nyoka, ewe nyoka (As a snake, as a snake)Įwe nyoka, mbona waninzungukaa (As a snake, it winds all around) Na Mawenzi, na Mawenzi (And Mawenzi, and Mawenzi) Kilimanjaro, mlima mrefu sana (Kilimanjaro, long mountain journey) Here is the popular song, actually a combination of two songs, that you will most definitely hear, sung in Swahili (English translation in parentheses). Kilimanjaro Songs – While climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you will hear the staff sing songs to celebrate your achievement, where it is arriving at a campsite, reaching the summit, or before you exit the park.

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