David Mmbi - Lushie lwo naka



Late last year, it was declared that ‘Adziambei Band’s album, ‘Shango lo takala’ took Zahara’s music out of fashion. I am not sure to what extent this was the case, all I know is it put Venda music on the map once more. So I’m sure this album will break more than one records. I and my colleague were in desperate need of David Mmbi’s album since we heard ‘Nese la Tshilidzini’ on Phala-phala FM. I thank Vho-Mpho na Tshigi, or Majantibhayi, as they are famously known, for making me fall in love with David Mmbi’s music. I remember the first time I heard ‘Lufuno’, I was taking my wife to Bosman station to take a bus to Venda. Tshigi mentioned that this song would fit perfectly if it was being used as an audition song for Idols. I agreed with him then, but after getting hold of the album, I promise you, David Mmbi is an outstanding musician whose music is more than just music.

One thing about me is if I like something, it better be good. David Mmbi’s music is too good. When I heard that he was coming to Ha-Mavhele (Pretoria), I was excited, of course. I was not disappointed at all, I got the three copies I wanted. The bonus is I also got to see him perform, armed only with his acoustic guitar. The performance was outstanding. Thank you David Mmbi.

The album is titled ‘Lushie lwo naka’ (an infant is beautiful). It has 8 tracks. The title track, ‘Lushie lwo naka’ is a song advicing the youth to take the issue of abortion seriously. I plead with you guys, please listen to this song with an open mind, and let’s help create a sense of responsibility to ur nation. ‘Lufuno’ is a love song which, once you listen to, you’ll always be hooked to it (and love). I wish there was a video for this song. I am sure, the video for this song would help market this well-built project more than a success for David Mmbi as well as for the Venda nation as a whole. With this, I can’t wait for the live DVD which is scheduled to be recorded later in the year. I, for sure, will keep you updated with all the relevant details relating to that. Other songs include, among others, 'A dovhe a mu fune', ‘Mukegulu’and ‘Nyamutwawolala’.

 "Nwaaa!!!, Ene ndi mu funa badi, Kha de ngeno ndi mu fara-fare!!!!"