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'''Umshini wami''', also known as '''Awuleth' Umshini Wami''' (English, ''Bring me my machine gun''), is a popular [[Zulu language]] "[[protest song|struggle song]]" used formerly by members of [[Umkhonto we Sizwe]], the military wing of the [[African National Congress]] during the struggle against [[History of South Africa in the Apartheid era|Apartheid]] in [[South Africa]]. Most recently, the song is identified with the persona of [[Jacob Zuma]], the current [[President of South Africa]], and is often sung at rallies which involve him and his supporters, including the [[African National Congress Youth League|ANC Youth League]]. |
'''Umshini wami''', also known as '''Awuleth' Umshini Wami''' (English, ''Bring me my machine gun''), is a popular [[Zulu language]] "[[protest song|struggle song]]" used formerly by members of [[Umkhonto we Sizwe]], the military wing of the [[African National Congress]] during the struggle against [[History of South Africa in the Apartheid era|Apartheid]] in [[South Africa]]. Most recently, the song is identified with the persona of [[Jacob Zuma]], the current [[President of South Africa]], and is often sung at rallies which involve him and his supporters, including the [[African National Congress Youth League|ANC Youth League]]. |
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==Lyrics== |
==Lyrics== |
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==Popularity and controversy== |
==Popularity and controversy== |
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In October 2006, the song was made available as a [[ringtone]] by Zuma's defence fund through its website.<ref>[http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20061026063720938C445663 IOL - " JZ trust to cash in on Zuma ringtone"]</ref> The song has gained controversy in 21st-century South Africa because of its association with the violence of the apartheid period, and is seen as misplaced by some people because of the rise in [[crime in South Africa|violent crime throughout the country]] since the beginning of the current multiracial order in 1994. In 2008, Zuma expressed displeasure at the singing of it by [[2008 South Africa riots|violent, xenophobic mobs]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=6&art_id=vn20080519055011398C263403|title= Umshini isn't a song to kill, says Zuma|publisher=IOL|accessdate=May 23, 2008}}</ref> |
In October 2006, the song was made available as a [[ringtone]] by Zuma's defence fund through its website.<ref>[http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20061026063720938C445663 IOL - " JZ trust to cash in on Zuma ringtone"]</ref> The song has gained controversy in 21st-century South Africa because of its association with the violence of the apartheid period, and is seen as misplaced by some people because of the rise in [[crime in South Africa|violent crime throughout the country]] since the beginning of the current multiracial order in 1994. In 2008, Zuma expressed displeasure at the singing of it by [[2008 South Africa riots|violent, xenophobic mobs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=6&art_id=vn20080519055011398C263403|title= Umshini isn't a song to kill, says Zuma|publisher=IOL|accessdate=May 23, 2008}}</ref> |
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==Umdzidzi wami== |
==Umdzidzi wami== |
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Since the [[Jacob Zuma rape trial]] several more versions of this song have been made, as well as some containing lyrics of a satirical nature, such as a remix of the song created by See4 in which the song refers to a microphone rather than a machine gun<ref>[http://multimedia.thetimes.co.za/view_video.php?viewkey=4a40b78132f1e71a9e6f See4 - "Umshini wami" remix]</ref> |
Since the [[Jacob Zuma rape trial]] several more versions of this song have been made, as well as some containing lyrics of a satirical nature, such as a remix of the song created by See4 in which the song refers to a microphone rather than a machine gun.<ref>[http://multimedia.thetimes.co.za/view_video.php?viewkey=4a40b78132f1e71a9e6f See4 - "Umshini wami" remix]</ref> The song is in [[Swati language|Siswati]] and is called ''Umdzidzi wami'' (Bring my buttocks/ass) or ''Khawuleth umdzidzi wami''. The song is popular in many [[shebeen]]s and taverns in South Africa. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:27, 5 December 2012
Umshini wami, also known as Awuleth' Umshini Wami (English, Bring me my machine gun), is a popular Zulu language "struggle song" used formerly by members of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress during the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa. Most recently, the song is identified with the persona of Jacob Zuma, the current President of South Africa, and is often sung at rallies which involve him and his supporters, including the ANC Youth League.
Lyrics
| Zulu | English |
|---|---|
| Umshini wami mshini wami (lead) khawuleth'umshini wami (Follower) Umshini wami mshini wami, khawuleth'umshini wami Umshini wami mshini wami, khawuleth'umshini wami khawuleth'umshini wami Wen'uyang'ibambezela(Lead) umshini wami, khawuleth'umshini wami(Follower) |
My machine my machine Please bring my machine My machine my machine Please bring my machine My machine my machine Please bring my machine gun Please bring my machine gun You're pulling me back My machine , Please bring my machine [1] |
Popularity and controversy
In October 2006, the song was made available as a ringtone by Zuma's defence fund through its website.[2] The song has gained controversy in 21st-century South Africa because of its association with the violence of the apartheid period, and is seen as misplaced by some people because of the rise in violent crime throughout the country since the beginning of the current multiracial order in 1994. In 2008, Zuma expressed displeasure at the singing of it by violent, xenophobic mobs.[3]
Umdzidzi wami
Since the Jacob Zuma rape trial several more versions of this song have been made, as well as some containing lyrics of a satirical nature, such as a remix of the song created by See4 in which the song refers to a microphone rather than a machine gun.[4] The song is in Siswati and is called Umdzidzi wami (Bring my buttocks/ass) or Khawuleth umdzidzi wami. The song is popular in many shebeens and taverns in South Africa.
References
- ^ Lyrics
- ^ IOL - " JZ trust to cash in on Zuma ringtone"
- ^ "Umshini isn't a song to kill, says Zuma". IOL. Retrieved May 23, 2008.
- ^ See4 - "Umshini wami" remix