Malaika Instrumental

Malaika is a Love Song from Kenya, written, composed and performed by Fadhili Williams and the Jambo Boys in 1960. It was later recorded by such stars as Miriam Makeba & Harry Belafonte, Boney M & most recently by Angelique Kidjo at the 2010 World Cup concert in South Africa. I grew up listening to this classic, so decided to do my own instrumental version of it. Miriam Makeba & Harry Belafonte's version is superb, give it a listen.

[@AngelaNduku]

Glad to see someone who remembers it's originally Fadhili William. I feel sad that many connect Makeba and Belafonte to this classic, and forget where it came from in the first place.

[@adenauermartins]

The first time I listened to this music was in 2000 on tv, it was a program about lions in Africa, it's a beautiful song, I love it so much.

[@marykimutia3147]

My beautiful home land malaika nakupenda malaika...proud kenyan! !!!my heart my home !!!

[@mwalimuneema]

Thank you so much for the instrumental version. It helped us perform this song in the cultural event. I'm from Tanzania!

[@DAVEUK1234]

Thanks for the Lyrics Lemev. And a big thank you for your coments on my playing, This is a song that is missed by a lot of artists and music lovers alike. It really is a gem. Miriam Makeba and Harry Belanfonte do it great justice. I only hope my version keeps this great song alive.
Kindest Regards
Dave

[@nareshnagarajan3296]

Beautifully playing guitar.i love your music.

[@madbob66]

Hi Dave,
Beautiful song, must hold many memories for you in your younger years, hope they are all good. Nice video, enjoyed listening, BTU.
Best Regards
Bob

[@moubinabigus3127]

Too good
to be true.

[@robinpearn6736]

Excellent version.

[@nsejita]

Beautiful version, I loved it! *sings along*

[@Robert34000]

Jambo. I agree a nice rendition but, to be honest I think that the original by Fadhili Williams, is unbeatable. Probably because I've been listening to it from way back and too many versions by other artists over many years also. I never tire of it.

[@spencerjones5473]

Amazing !

[@SriShridhar]

Lovely

[@Lemev]

Awesome! Very well played.... Good job!

[@NU06FKM]

Hi Dave
I agree this is a lovely song and you play it really well. Love the slides.
Best Wishes
George

[@DAVEUK1234]

I think it will be a new one for a lot of people. Thanks for you nice comment.
Regards
Dave

[@DAVEUK1234]

Thanks George and of Course Bob as well. Have a listen to the vocal version by Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte.
Cheers.

[@bennettskb555]

Its a new one on me Dave, but very nice.
Beautifully played.

[@richoffmann]

Hi Dave , do not recognise the tune, but you played it to excellently with a nice tone, well done & a big thumb's up
Cheers Ric

[@DAVEUK1234]

Hi Ric,
I have attempted to do a song that nobody else has done. Please listen to Harry Belafonte and Miriam Mekeba's version. It's a true classic even though it's sung in Swaheli.
Regards
Dave

[@Lemev]

Lyrics: Malaika, nakupenda Malaika (2X),Ningekuoa mali we,Ningekuoa dada...Nashindwa na mali sina we Ningekuoa Malaika (2X)... Pesa zasumbua roho yangu(2X).Nami nifanyeje, kijana mwenzio...Nashindwa na mali sina we,Ningekuoa Malaika(2X)...Kidege, hukuwaza kidege(2X)...Nami nifanyeje, kijana mwenzio...Nashindwa na mali sina we,Ningekuoa Malaika(2X) Malaika...
- By Fadhili williams from Kenya or even Adam Salim from Tanzania...!
Who knows? ;-) R.I.P. Mama!

[@DAVEUK1234]

Great name, where are you from.

[@johnnysvno6560]

hasem vindiga africa