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4 The Mzinga - Shamba Boy (EP)

by 4 The Mzinga

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1.
Shamba Boy (Original) 05:05
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“When Malimbo was employed by Dula to work as his farm-hand (shamba boy), Dula made it a living hell for him. He wanted him to work on every single thing on his homestead, including work that was not meant for him. To be born poor, you must be ready to go through a lot of trouble. It is beter to be without food and be hungry than to work for Dula.” This song critcizes the nature with which some employers treat their workers. It encourages people to stand their ground and void being used.
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Shamba Boy (Sidney Simila RMX) 05:17 video
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“When Malimbo was employed by Dula to work as his farm-hand (shamba boy), Dula made it a living hell for him. He wanted him to work on every single thing on his homestead, including work that was not meant for him. To be born poor, you must be ready to go through a lot of trouble. It is beter to be without food and be hungry than to work for Dula.” This song critcizes the nature with which some employers treat their workers. It encourages people to stand their ground and void being used.

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In most of East Africa, the word Shamba Boy is used to refer to the male work-hand or gardener or caretaker employed to maintain the homestead. He does all the hard labor of the home. Malimbo expresses his frustrations at the discriminations that Shamba “boys” have to endure in this hypnotic Giriama Style Downtempo Organic track from the Music From East Africa project, and remixed by Sidney Simila.

Lyrics about "Shamba Boy"
“When Malimbo was employed by Dula to work as his farm-hand (shamba boy), Dula made it a living hell for him. He wanted him to work on every single thing on his homestead, including work that was not meant for him. To be born poor, you must be ready to go through a lot of trouble. It is beter to be without food and be hungry than to work for Dula.” This song critcizes the nature with which some employers treat their workers. It encourages people to stand their ground and void being used.

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released February 24, 2023

Original music by "4 The Mzinga" (Kilifi/ Kenya).

Composer & Lyrics: Salim Karisa aka Malimbo

4 The Mzinga - Band & Instruments:

Salim Karisa (Marimba)
Edison Katana (Kivoti, Flute)
Baraka (Vocals, Ndonga, Shaker)
Linet (Vocals, Ndonga, Shaker))
Grace (Vocals, Ndonga, Shaker)

Audio Recordings & Production by Sidney Simila, Max Doblhoff
Mastering by Mario Stadler - Goonmastering (AT)

Cover Art by Johannes Walter
Cover Picture by Max Doblhoff

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