From Kenya: Jambo
Jambo, was introduced and taught by Kelly Gillis
Jambo (Hello)
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Jambo, Jambo Bwana (Hello, Hello Sir),
Habari gani (How are you),
Mzuri sana. (Very fine.)
Wageni, mwakaribishwa, (Foreigners, you're welcome),
Kenya yetu Hakuna Matata. (In our Kenya there is no problem).
Kenya nchi nzuri, (Kenya is a beautiful country),
Hakuna Matata. (There is no problem).
Nchi ya maajabu (A wonderful country)
Hakuna Matata. (There is no problem).
Nchi yenye amani, (A peaceful country),
Hakuna Matata. (There is no problem).
Hakuna Matata (There is no problem),
Hakuna Matata. (There is no problem).
Watu wote (Everybody),
Hakuna Matata (There is no problem)
Wakaribishwa (Are welcome),
Hakuna Matata. (There is no problem).
Hakuna Matata, (There is no problem),
Hakuna Matata. (mpaka mwisho) There is no problem. (till end)
NOTE : This song, composed by Kenyan musician Teddy Kalanda Harrison, was first recorded in February 1980. Ever since, it has spawned many imitations and adaptions throughout the world, including that of Boney M.
This is one version of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VWBND1ggF8
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