By Mpho Nakana
In a world often drowned in chaos, a beacon of hope has emerged.
Enter “Tsholla Dikeledi” (Let the tears fall), a heartrending song by The Nubians.
This new rendition, featuring the Wacha Mkhukhu choir, has swept across hearts like a musical balm.
“The message is, God please heal our souls… we just want to say to the people, it’s always best to just pray even when you are in super pain, you must just pray,” reveals The Nubians member Lungelo Gololo.
Their lyrical plea, “Dikeledi tsa rona di tsholloha ka moka,” translates to “all our tears may shed but God has us.”
Kgomotso Nkuna, the other half of the duo, adds, “Through every problem that you go through, if you can’t find a problem, always know that God is alive.”
Originating from the quaint village of Zebediela in South Africa’s Limpopo province, The Nubians, composed of Nkuna, 21, and Gololo, 24, have seamlessly woven their roots into their craft.
Their music, a mix of the ZCC church harmonies and vibrant contemporary beats, resonates with a spectrum of listeners.
“We are both fans of the ZCC choirs and the sounds that they make. He (Kgomotso) sampled their song… and I came back with the words. We were trying to get the people who don’t listen to ZCC music to like it because we fused it with mzonkonko,” explains Gololo.
Mzonkonko, a genre spearheaded by Kgomotso, intertwines the rhythmic cadence of kwaito, amapiano and a dash of hip hop. The result is a harmonious tapestry that bridges generations and preferences.
“Tsholla Dikeledi” is a poignant offering from their latest EP, “Trip2Nubia.”
Pictured above: The Nubians
