Akim Simukonda -Bana Bandi (Zambian Legend Series)

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Akim Simukonda is also a great legend of Zambian Music. In this song, He was bidding farewell to his children before he died. His career in Music caused him to have Children from different women. His plea was to promote love and unity among his family despite coming from different biological mothers.

Komentáře • 297

  • @sekhaani974
    @sekhaani974 Před 6 měsíci +14

    2024 we are still listening to this masterpiece!!

  • @mooyamaimbo7546
    @mooyamaimbo7546 Před 2 lety +55

    2022 who is still listening to this masterpiece of art.

  • @MerciousLKars
    @MerciousLKars Před rokem +20

    As a teenager I used to love the song and hoped to have kids with one woman to avoid this type of plea unfortunately I ended up in the same situation and I'm still grateful for each of my kids and I'm always proud of them.

  • @kennymandla8264
    @kennymandla8264 Před 4 měsíci +9

    2024 and this song still hits me on a deep emotional level.
    It was one of the songs my late father's would sing to me, i mostly avoid listening to it because the emotions are so overwhelming

  • @fridaymundia6082
    @fridaymundia6082 Před 3 lety +3

    2021 who is here

  • @simbaphonez
    @simbaphonez Před 2 lety +29

    Whenever I have time I like to listen to this song, and as I listen to it I remember my mother who used to live in a place called Zambia, we were born there even though she is from Tanzania 🇹🇿, For now my mother died, 2005 We came back to Tanzania, She really left me young, I love Zambia 🇿 🇲 much more than in Tanzania, because that's where I was born, Listening to this song I Cry So Much, I Remember My Mother. R.I.P My Mother.

  • @katulavibes282
    @katulavibes282 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Listening to this master piece in 2024

  • @mansaproduct1982
    @mansaproduct1982 Před 8 lety +72

    The message in this song exactly talk about what mum shared with me as her first born son. It gives me courage to bring closer my brother and sisters that Dad had after divorcing my biological mother. Thanks mr. Simukonda for leaving us with such a wonderful message. R.I.P Mum and Dad

    • @MrMickeymajor
      @MrMickeymajor Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/GfZSMCJLyiU/video.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

    • @philipmwila9644
      @philipmwila9644 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm in the same boat as you bro I love this song because it speaks of my family's life

    • @kennymandla8264
      @kennymandla8264 Před 2 lety

      I can relate💯

    • @mwaangamichelo1971
      @mwaangamichelo1971 Před rokem

      I always find myself crying listening to this song

  • @shadilwamutoka8170
    @shadilwamutoka8170 Před rokem +11

    I always hear my Dad's Advice when I listen to this song...RIP Dad...

  • @elijahcharlesphiri515
    @elijahcharlesphiri515 Před 2 lety +9

    This song talks about my life and the children i have from different mothers not that proud of it, its the life i lived with the job i had. Had my first twins with a Congo woman, send born with a Bemba woman, third with my Tonga wife from Southern province and fourth and last with Ngoni woman in Chipata Eastern Zambia. I have not seen my other children for years now because their mothers we never got along.......

    • @lukundosiame
      @lukundosiame Před rokem

      You are a man

    • @mosesmulenga8902
      @mosesmulenga8902 Před rokem +1

      Have you tried to get in touch

    • @nzovwabanda9031
      @nzovwabanda9031 Před 3 měsíci +1

      You not seeing your own children has nothing to do with thier mothers not getting along, thats just your excuse. A woman cannot have the power to stop you from seeing or taking care of your own blood my brother. Please go and find them. Children are blessings. I come in peace. ❤❤❤

  • @chrischileshe5745
    @chrischileshe5745 Před 7 lety +66

    Lyrics below. Translation not literal. Seeks to communicate the core message of this very moving song. MHSRIP
    ..................
    That's the way it is babe (that's the way it is)
    That's the way it is (that's the way it is)
    all the time
    Chorus:
    Bana bandi e sunganeni
    [my children, look after each other]
    bana bandi e temwaneni
    [my children, love each other]
    bana bandi e ishibaneni
    [my children, know each other]
    bana bandi e icindikeni
    [my children, respect yourselves]
    mumikalile yandi namukupwa kwandi
    [in my lifestyle and in my marriage]
    nalinsangilemo ubwayfa no bulanda
    [I encountered difficulty and unhappiness]
    Bana bandi e mwilanseka
    [my children, do not laugh at me]
    bana bandi e mwilalila
    [my children, do not cry/weep]
    ukufyalwa mwafyalwa cilamuntu nanyima umo
    [your births, each one of you with your own mother]
    fwebamo incito shesu shalituletelela
    [alas, for some of us, our line of work has brought woe upon us]
    twalisuulwa e inshila shonse
    [we are ridiculed/disrespected everywhere, in every way]
    banyinenwe nabo pakutusumina
    [and your mothers, in their acceptance of us]
    balipuminwe nokutukwa
    [were beaten and insulted]
    eici ndemulomba bana nandi (bana bandi)
    [that's why I entreat you my children]
    icalo cesu e, ala nacafya
    [our world has become difficult]
    Chorus
    Bana bandi e...
    ..
    ukufyalwa kwenu e bana bandi
    [your births my children]
    kwali mumaka yakwa Lesa
    [were in the power/hands of the almighty]
    eici ndemulomba bana bandi
    [that's why I entreat you my children]
    cindikeni e abafyashi benu
    [respect your parents]
    (oo oo oo)
    oo sing with me sisters
    Chorus
    Bana bandi e ..
    ..
    Mwiumfwila ee ka cilande lande
    [listen not to the gossiper]
    (its the way it is, all the time)
    Bana bandi icitemwiko pali banyinenwe naine cali cacishinka
    [my children, the love that was between your moms and myself was real]
    nomba insoselo shabantunse isha bantu bambi#
    [but peoples words, other people]
    esha tupusenye
    [led to our rift/differences]
    bana bandi ukufyalwya kwenu muno calo kwalisuminishiwe
    [my children, your being born into this world was blessed of/permitted by]
    na Lesa kabumba wesu temuntunse iyo
    [God our creator, no mere mortal]
    eico ndemulomba bana bandi nati cindikeni banyinenwe
    [that's why I beseech you my children, to respect your mums]
    naine wine ne wishinenwe
    [and me too, your dad]
    ilyo tucili pano calo, nangula fye ilyo twafuma pano pacalo
    [while we are still on this earth, or indeed when we have left this world]
    ili ifunde bana bandi, lyenu, nabana mukaleta muno calo, epela
    [this precept my children, is for you, and the children you will bring into this world, that is all]
    (that's the way it is)
    Chorus
    Bana bandi e...
    ..
    Mwiumfwila ee bacilande lande
    [Listen not to the gossipers]
    that's the way it is, all the time
    that's the way it is ....
    that's the way it should be,
    that's the way it should be,
    all the time
    ad-lib..

    • @MrMickeymajor
      @MrMickeymajor Před 5 lety +1

      Awesome. czcams.com/video/GfZSMCJLyiU/video.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

    • @archipelagobrown7349
      @archipelagobrown7349 Před 3 lety +1

      Beautiful 🖤❤️

    • @traceymatthews8846
      @traceymatthews8846 Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much for this, I have always loved this song from when I was young but never understood what it really ment cause I dont fully understand the language but thank you for the translation. Beautiful song brings good memories of my child hood

  • @elizabethzulu3510
    @elizabethzulu3510 Před 4 lety +14

    Life is so unfair. Niza has gone to join you . May your souls rest in eternal peace. Forever in our hearts

  • @nkanduchama6071
    @nkanduchama6071 Před rokem +3

    I wish i knew my parents but my foundation is broken ,I have been educated my such music to shape my life 😢thank God for such people

  • @ernestkay5136
    @ernestkay5136 Před 2 lety +6

    This song can make you cry. Ackim will forever remain among the best.

  • @zewefred1744
    @zewefred1744 Před měsícem +1

    2024/07/20 Who is still listening.May your music live 40 generations from the time it was produced.Uncle Ackim❤️❤️❤️

  • @namumbamichellenamukonda
    @namumbamichellenamukonda Před 4 lety +8

    RIP GRANDPA

  • @victortembo6663
    @victortembo6663 Před 2 lety +6

    This song touches me , as I have 3 children from 2 different mothers.

  • @MisheckKambobe-ov1fn
    @MisheckKambobe-ov1fn Před měsícem +1

    Rip the legendary ackim simunkonda😅😅 we are still missing you 💔 gone but never forgotten 💔 🎉🎉 God be you 🙏 💔 ❤❤ 2024 ,,,,but it's sounds like 👍 👍 👍 👍 ❤❤❤

  • @charleschiyassa9517
    @charleschiyassa9517 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Music that will stand the test of time, listening 2024 all the way from Doha Qatar!

  • @glorianambeye1410
    @glorianambeye1410 Před 4 lety +8

    This is sad ...now niza has gone too, may your souls continue resting in peace

  • @gibsonnyirenda6089
    @gibsonnyirenda6089 Před 2 lety +4

    I will never stop playing this song until i die

  • @chembetembo7191
    @chembetembo7191 Před 5 lety +17

    Play it in 2091, this song is a hit.
    The message is too powerful.
    Love

  • @dannymula500
    @dannymula500 Před rokem +4

    Hearts❤❤❤ to our parents that always taught us the way.

  • @philly-ndl2
    @philly-ndl2 Před 3 měsíci +1

    2024 to infinity...this song will stand the taste of time

  • @user-xq1nw6yg1z
    @user-xq1nw6yg1z Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is 2023 buy the piece of music still carries the strong message

  • @besamoses3311
    @besamoses3311 Před 3 lety +1

    Tasheni , Chebo and Heavenly, papa dedicates this song to your today in 2021. Bond with yourselves and your cousins. Papa is still here.

  • @felichiemulenga5283
    @felichiemulenga5283 Před 7 lety +10

    My oh my! Akim was not only good with his voice but he used to play his guitar like there was no tomorrow. That's the way it is.

  • @inakamufana9530
    @inakamufana9530 Před rokem +1

    i miss you Dad,this was your dedication to us your children before you left...il forever miss you and love you, didn't know your death could bring so much heartache...😭😭😭

  • @taonachitabanta9531
    @taonachitabanta9531 Před 2 lety +4

    I MISS MOM & DAD WHENEVER I HEAR THIS SONG.. RIP mom AND dad 💔❤️

  • @noahmwale8448
    @noahmwale8448 Před 2 lety +3

    id've failed as a father if my kids never get to know such soothing sounds

  • @alexmpande4424
    @alexmpande4424 Před rokem +3

    This was dad"s favorite song, because it talks exactly how fathered us his kids on this Earth

  • @kelvinmwelwa8353
    @kelvinmwelwa8353 Před 3 lety +10

    2021 AND THIS SONG IS STILL A HEAT

  • @lontiatruckpark6008
    @lontiatruckpark6008 Před rokem +3

    Get well soon father,you lost memory & you can't remember any one & anything. I want to tell you that these are challenging times as a family but your words has kept us strong as a family. A lot are wishing us a down fall but instead,we are getting stronger & stronger by the day than never before. Thank you father & may you get better soon

  • @chrispinebanda933
    @chrispinebanda933 Před 4 lety +4

    These were songs with teachings and great lessons in them, no WONDER they have stood taste of time

  • @abrahamsakala2266
    @abrahamsakala2266 Před rokem +1

    Ethan my son if I happen to be not around just know dad dedicated this song to you.... take this song as a message

  • @doreenmombotwa3182
    @doreenmombotwa3182 Před 3 lety +3

    Dad loved this song so much... continue resting in peace 😭 I miss you lots Tate...I love you.

  • @celinechisandi158
    @celinechisandi158 Před 2 lety +3

    Exactly what mum and dad encourage us to do❤️❤️❤️

  • @samuelbanda8089
    @samuelbanda8089 Před 10 měsíci

    I miss you daddy ..these were your last word you said to us..
    We shall continue to love each other 2023

  • @mukukasarts7805
    @mukukasarts7805 Před rokem +1

    Even though I never met you Grand Pa Your Music Still speaks to us.. Wish I had a chance to meet you. All I hear are stories from Mom.

  • @mimitaulo5778
    @mimitaulo5778 Před 5 lety +5

    21/08/13- remains me of the day you passed mum.....I lost a friend, a mother 😔💔.the song remains me of you....the message just like you used to tell us. We miss you mother 😔

  • @moffatmmambwe654
    @moffatmmambwe654 Před rokem +3

    Words of wisdom from a great father 💖🕊️🙏 ...

  • @liliannachalwe7435
    @liliannachalwe7435 Před 5 lety +8

    This song reminds me of mom's words I have really missed you mom😥😥😥😥thanks Mr simukonda for this peace of music which never fades may your soul rest in eternal peace

  • @Panyake
    @Panyake Před 14 lety +5

    One of the greatest guitarists Zambia has ever produced. Miss you Akim you went to soon. RIP

  • @mwakachapuswike5167
    @mwakachapuswike5167 Před 4 lety +4

    I was young when my mom past on but if there is something i remember her telling us was that we should love one another. My family remains the most important. very powerful message.

  • @Music_P1us
    @Music_P1us Před rokem +3

    Who is listening to this master piece in 2023😭😭😭

  • @deanphiri3010
    @deanphiri3010 Před rokem +1

    SONG OF DAD TO CHILDREN. VERY HEART-FELT ANS AND STILL VERY TRUE AND RELEVANT. MISS MY FRIEND

  • @jamiechits9134
    @jamiechits9134 Před rokem

    I have noticed one thing in comparison between today's and long time ago music....
    A long time ago music was meant to bring people together, love each other and promote unity while today's music is all about hatrage , disunity and self centered lifestyle yielding no positive results.......I can gladly say that today, 08th of may 2023 @ exactly 12:58hrs am listening to this song

  • @arthurndanjisimfukwe2938

    The year is 2100 this song was a master piece young ones.

  • @geraldkmusonda485
    @geraldkmusonda485 Před 3 lety +2

    Where has this kind of music disappeared to how I love old Zambian Music,is this the way we gonna miss the current Zambian Music of today.MYSRIP

  • @shadreckkakumba4831
    @shadreckkakumba4831 Před rokem +2

    The legacy of this song will continue to live on

  • @clementmundia9916
    @clementmundia9916 Před 6 lety +5

    This Song is as Beautiful as the Zambian people....God did something Special in us as a people!!! My prayer is for our country, each family, to take the Lyrics of this song & translate them into Daily Living!!!

  • @Courage94
    @Courage94 Před 3 měsíci

    Dad am listening to this song on your behalf. RIP always love you

  • @ynotbrands2541
    @ynotbrands2541 Před 8 lety +14

    EVEN IN 2016 I STILL PLAY IT

  • @MsChengelo
    @MsChengelo Před 11 lety +8

    touching song....reminds me of my uncle,Ackim Simukonda.two pipo sharing the same names,leading the same kind of life style en both not with us...may their souls rest in peace

  • @brightneo8953
    @brightneo8953 Před 5 lety +6

    I always dedicate this song to my two sisters Veronica and Constance Sakala, the message mum left with us so vividly. Thank you mum Grace.... MYSRIP

  • @fridaymundia6082
    @fridaymundia6082 Před rokem

    27 January 2023... Classics never die🙏🏾

  • @emmymsukwa5576
    @emmymsukwa5576 Před 5 lety +6

    Celebrating 2018 Independence day away from home. Celebrating all Zambian musicians who made an impact on my life through their music. RIP

    • @MrMickeymajor
      @MrMickeymajor Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/GfZSMCJLyiU/video.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

  • @philipachipungare7550
    @philipachipungare7550 Před 14 dny

    What great things we can do as a family if we just work as one?
    No matter who your father or mother is.😊

  • @TakawiraKupakuwana
    @TakawiraKupakuwana Před 9 lety +3

    The boys who transcended the artificial Colonial Boundaries ! What a resonating nostalgic memory !

  • @victortembo1972
    @victortembo1972 Před 2 měsíci

    2024 am still listening to real Z music

  • @englidbanda2320
    @englidbanda2320 Před 2 lety

    I have really miss my mother 😔😔

  • @AJGMify
    @AJGMify Před 5 měsíci +1

    The greatest song ever!

  • @user-kx4ms8hh8n
    @user-kx4ms8hh8n Před rokem

    For me it's all about me and my children
    God help me bring them close to each other

  • @LovePeaceJoy120
    @LovePeaceJoy120 Před 10 lety +5

    Its as if my old man knew he was bout to die. A few months b4 he answered the lords call, this was his favorite song. I love u owez Mr Chikwempa.

    • @MrMickeymajor
      @MrMickeymajor Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/GfZSMCJLyiU/video.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

  • @Satakunta
    @Satakunta Před 15 lety +8

    This song is the best!
    R.I.P BaSimukonda

  • @simonzed
    @simonzed Před 12 lety +3

    A true reflection of my nation! Beautiful, collected, nurtured, loving and above all Zambian! R.I.P the spirit lives on!

  • @mosesmulenga8902
    @mosesmulenga8902 Před rokem +1

    2023 still listening to the track, are you?

  • @FarmtechAgro-rq8qr
    @FarmtechAgro-rq8qr Před rokem

    Will never forget him was young that time

  • @thandyjairos
    @thandyjairos Před 3 lety +2

    This songs is one of my favorites .it brings mixed emotions to me rip niza and Dad

  • @realzack2790
    @realzack2790 Před 2 měsíci

    A timeless masterpiece indeed and the lady doing those backing vocals🎉🎉

  • @kalubachisanga1633
    @kalubachisanga1633 Před 4 lety +1

    So touching... Dad oweyz played this song when talking to us

  • @mwakatumbulamilambomushani695

    Akim Simukonda, my mentor! you taught how to strum the guitar. I came to know the language of music because of you. Thank you very much the good job well done. Sleep well till we meet at Jesus' feet!

  • @patrickmwape-5591
    @patrickmwape-5591 Před měsícem

    Thanks to CZcams I really enjoy songs as can create a wonderful music library of your choice.

  • @beritabanda4398
    @beritabanda4398 Před 5 měsíci

    2024 still Powerful words. ❤❤reminds me of my younger years 🥹

  • @moseshangandu899
    @moseshangandu899 Před rokem

    This song reminds me of the late Isaac Mulinda Aka Dr Zambia

  • @besamoses3311
    @besamoses3311 Před 3 lety +2

    Listening to this one 2021

  • @lindahmuchaili9962
    @lindahmuchaili9962 Před 4 lety +3

    And his son's reply to the father, made me cry

  • @hillarylubuto3800
    @hillarylubuto3800 Před 5 lety +9

    Still listening to this track in 2019

  • @giantstrides2225
    @giantstrides2225 Před 5 lety +8

    2019 n we still rocking ur music. RIP AS

  • @stanleynyirongo9797
    @stanleynyirongo9797 Před 8 lety +7

    Connecting to the roots!!!wow my Dad loved this song...missing Zambia.Thanks for uploading

    • @MrMickeymajor
      @MrMickeymajor Před 5 lety

      Bless Stanley. czcams.com/video/GfZSMCJLyiU/video.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

  • @isaacchimoba6803
    @isaacchimoba6803 Před rokem

    Beautiful timeless piece and authentic genre original Zambian music I wonder why we drifted to always trying to copying our friends who do south African or Nigerian music and Zambian musicians wonder why it's hard to get to compete at international level and get

  • @jumaphiri1862
    @jumaphiri1862 Před 5 lety +4

    Great piece, reminds me of my mother's words when she was still alive. She's no more but her words still rings in my mind. I love this song

  • @lulujay4817
    @lulujay4817 Před 2 lety

    Every parent's wish for his or her children....

  • @mpanjisinkamba5790
    @mpanjisinkamba5790 Před rokem

    Old is Gold, indeed.

  • @anniekapele4612
    @anniekapele4612 Před 7 lety +8

    Zambia my country.... Zambians my people...

  • @alexsala1416
    @alexsala1416 Před 2 lety

    RIP Ndimanye Robert Raphael Lwenje.
    The words of this song remind me of the message you left me with.
    Though the tides of life have separated us, you live in my heart every day.
    Bambo Ndimakulemekezani Zambiri Kwamuyaya

  • @libertyfarmsandagribusiness
    @libertyfarmsandagribusiness Před 8 měsíci

    ❤❤.. wow, reminds me of 1995 when dad called us to tell us about his goodbye's, it was as though he knew that he was going to leave us months later.

  • @helenmacarius9968
    @helenmacarius9968 Před rokem

    I was very little when Dad always played this song for us,may his soul rest in peace 😔

  • @Fraykays
    @Fraykays Před 10 lety +3

    Born and raised up in Chamboli Kitwe.....eish...what a talent

    • @nathankalengo3959
      @nathankalengo3959 Před 5 lety

      Am chamboli product as well i still enjoy this music send me some more of ackims music

  • @henrymalumo2263
    @henrymalumo2263 Před 8 lety +3

    Songs that never fade, the message is too powerful, this is truly leaving a legacy. Your music and message still helps me to reflect on life - may your soul continue to rest in everlasting peace

  • @Fraykays
    @Fraykays Před 11 lety +1

    From chamboli...went to school with elder sister, and she always that he was gonna be big. We miss u alot. Thanx for the music

  • @mwaangamichelo1971
    @mwaangamichelo1971 Před rokem

    I was shed tears listening to this song

  • @kelvinmwanaumbi8877
    @kelvinmwanaumbi8877 Před 2 lety

    I miss you Dad..........

  • @kinggeorge731
    @kinggeorge731 Před 4 lety +2

    great, thumbs up... whenever i listen to this, my tears roll down from my eyes... Ackim Simukonda, he left a very wise and brave words of wisdom... my best song of all time.

  • @freshangel1
    @freshangel1 Před 14 lety +1

    sense...reminds me of a lot and Dad...
    u have Zambia in your heart... gone too soon...

  • @kaelakateule6661
    @kaelakateule6661 Před rokem

    2023 am still here streaming to tjis jam❤

  • @jimmymalamo1777
    @jimmymalamo1777 Před 3 lety +1

    That's how it is all the time

  • @davidkatala6873
    @davidkatala6873 Před rokem

    I always find it interesting to listen to this song.

  • @lucyphiri4661
    @lucyphiri4661 Před 5 lety +3

    Still the hit 2019 to my children.

  • @cotinanyirongo125
    @cotinanyirongo125 Před 6 měsíci

    This song was dad's favorite song and he would sing it to us 😢❤