Akim Simukonda -Bana Bandi (Zambian Legend Series)

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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.

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  • @sekhaani974
    @sekhaani9745 ай бұрын

    2024 we are still listening to this masterpiece!!

  • @shadilwamutoka8170
    @shadilwamutoka8170 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kennymandla8264
    @kennymandla82642 ай бұрын

    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

  • @kayunilikando4357

    @kayunilikando4357

    Ай бұрын

    😢 MHSRIP. 🎉

  • @mooyamaimbo7546
    @mooyamaimbo75462 жыл бұрын

    2022 who is still listening to this masterpiece of art.

  • @danielshawa443

    @danielshawa443

    Жыл бұрын

    Tilipoooo

  • @chalemamwanza8109

    @chalemamwanza8109

    Жыл бұрын

    9:50pm 🙏🏽 😌

  • @kundanjisinkala596

    @kundanjisinkala596

    Жыл бұрын

    ✋🏿✋🏿✋🏿

  • @emmanuelshapi

    @emmanuelshapi

    Жыл бұрын

    Am still listen to this great song

  • @haamulubechooka6908

    @haamulubechooka6908

    Жыл бұрын

    2023 still listening to this legend

  • @katulavibes282
    @katulavibes2823 ай бұрын

    Listening to this master piece in 2024

  • @charleschiyassa9517
    @charleschiyassa95173 ай бұрын

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

  • @ernestkay5136
    @ernestkay51362 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nkanduchama6071
    @nkanduchama6071 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MerciousLKars
    @MerciousLKars Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @adrianmasaninga5999

    @adrianmasaninga5999

    Жыл бұрын

    Same boots bro

  • @mishecknyirenda5877

    @mishecknyirenda5877

    9 ай бұрын

    Same WhatsApp group ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @marthabanda2634

    @marthabanda2634

    4 ай бұрын

    Same WhatsApp group😢

  • @davieskangwa8764

    @davieskangwa8764

    3 ай бұрын

    2024 still vibing ❤

  • @preciousmvulachikoma924

    @preciousmvulachikoma924

    Ай бұрын

    It's not planned, I've ended up in the same... Only someone who is not in this can judge.

  • @zewefred1744
    @zewefred1744Күн бұрын

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

  • @simbaphonez
    @simbaphonez2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rachealchembe8742

    @rachealchembe8742

    2 жыл бұрын

    samahani mpendwa.unakaribishwa kila wakati zambia❤️ we re one

  • @lumzeeray6923

    @lumzeeray6923

    Жыл бұрын

    Rip to your mama man 🙏🙏

  • @nzovwabanda9031

    @nzovwabanda9031

    2 ай бұрын

    May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

  • @tawilakanyata8529

    @tawilakanyata8529

    23 күн бұрын

    May her soul continue to rest in eternal peace. 😢

  • @dannymula500
    @dannymula500 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @gibsonnyirenda6089
    @gibsonnyirenda6089 Жыл бұрын

    I will never stop playing this song until i die

  • @victortembo6663
    @victortembo6663 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mansaproduct1982
    @mansaproduct19828 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZqOta98eq_fmbg.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

  • @philipmwila9644

    @philipmwila9644

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kennymandla8264

    @kennymandla8264

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can relate💯

  • @mwaangamichelo1971

    @mwaangamichelo1971

    Жыл бұрын

    I always find myself crying listening to this song

  • @chembetembo7191
    @chembetembo71915 жыл бұрын

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

  • @philly-ndl2
    @philly-ndl22 ай бұрын

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

  • @glorianambeye1410
    @glorianambeye14103 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mukukasarts7805
    @mukukasarts7805 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @moffatmmambwe654
    @moffatmmambwe654 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Courage94
    @Courage942 ай бұрын

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

  • @chrispinebanda933
    @chrispinebanda9333 жыл бұрын

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

  • @realzack2790
    @realzack2790Ай бұрын

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

  • @celinechisandi158
    @celinechisandi1582 жыл бұрын

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

  • @noahmwale8448
    @noahmwale84482 жыл бұрын

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

  • @taonachitabanta9531
    @taonachitabanta95312 жыл бұрын

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

  • @felichiemulenga5283
    @felichiemulenga52837 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lontiatruckpark6008
    @lontiatruckpark6008 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Panyake
    @Panyake14 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alexmpande4424
    @alexmpande4424 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @doreenmombotwa3182
    @doreenmombotwa31823 жыл бұрын

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

  • @elizabethzulu3510
    @elizabethzulu35104 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thelmahangubo6190

    @thelmahangubo6190

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gone too soon....one of my first friends in life😭😭

  • @charityk3496

    @charityk3496

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sad indeed 😢

  • @augustinemkandawire9676

    @augustinemkandawire9676

    3 жыл бұрын

    Till we meet again on the other side of life

  • @mulalamulala7144

    @mulalamulala7144

    3 жыл бұрын

    😭😭

  • @chrischileshe5745

    @chrischileshe5745

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's truly tragic news! MHSRIP

  • @elijahcharlesphiri515
    @elijahcharlesphiri5152 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    You are a man

  • @mosesmulenga8902

    @mosesmulenga8902

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried to get in touch

  • @nzovwabanda9031

    @nzovwabanda9031

    2 ай бұрын

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @shadreckkakumba4831
    @shadreckkakumba4831 Жыл бұрын

    The legacy of this song will continue to live on

  • @AJGMify
    @AJGMify4 ай бұрын

    The greatest song ever!

  • @namumbamichellenamukonda
    @namumbamichellenamukonda4 жыл бұрын

    RIP GRANDPA

  • @user-xq1nw6yg1z
    @user-xq1nw6yg1z10 ай бұрын

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

  • @deanphiri3010
    @deanphiri3010 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @liliannachalwe7435
    @liliannachalwe74355 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @samuelbanda8089
    @samuelbanda80899 ай бұрын

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

  • @geraldkmusonda485
    @geraldkmusonda4853 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @chrischileshe5745
    @chrischileshe57456 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZqOta98eq_fmbg.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

  • @archipelagobrown7349

    @archipelagobrown7349

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 🖤❤️

  • @traceymatthews8846

    @traceymatthews8846

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @clementmundia9916
    @clementmundia99166 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @arthurndanjisimfukwe2938
    @arthurndanjisimfukwe2938 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @simonzed
    @simonzed12 жыл бұрын

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

  • @englidbanda2320
    @englidbanda2320 Жыл бұрын

    I have really miss my mother 😔😔

  • @brightneo8953
    @brightneo89535 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mimitaulo5778
    @mimitaulo57784 жыл бұрын

    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 😔

  • @kelvinmwelwa8353
    @kelvinmwelwa83533 жыл бұрын

    2021 AND THIS SONG IS STILL A HEAT

  • @mwakatumbulamilambomushani695
    @mwakatumbulamilambomushani6954 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MsChengelo
    @MsChengelo11 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @patrickmwape-5591
    @patrickmwape-559125 күн бұрын

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

  • @besamoses3311
    @besamoses33113 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kalubachisanga1633
    @kalubachisanga16333 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamiechits9134
    @jamiechits9134 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mosesmulenga8902
    @mosesmulenga8902 Жыл бұрын

    2023 still listening to the track, are you?

  • @mataaimasiku7530
    @mataaimasiku75302 жыл бұрын

    this song has a touch to it that makes you love Zambia more & reminds you how time has flown from when pipo used to make music which was more Zambian...#no offense to today's music

  • @FarmtechAgro-rq8qr
    @FarmtechAgro-rq8qr11 ай бұрын

    Will never forget him was young that time

  • @victortembo1972
    @victortembo1972Ай бұрын

    2024 am still listening to real Z music

  • @Fraykays
    @Fraykays11 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @isaacchimoba6803
    @isaacchimoba6803 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TakawiraKupakuwana
    @TakawiraKupakuwana9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @abrahamsakala2266
    @abrahamsakala2266 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mwaangamichelo1971
    @mwaangamichelo1971 Жыл бұрын

    I was shed tears listening to this song

  • @gilbertkasongokayombo3173
    @gilbertkasongokayombo3173Ай бұрын

    Beautiful piece of art..

  • @moseshangandu899
    @moseshangandu899 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @louischinondochipasha1987
    @louischinondochipasha1987Ай бұрын

    Great message promotomg Unity 🎉

  • @muyamuyamwa7907
    @muyamuyamwa7907 Жыл бұрын

    Did this just drop? Timeless!!

  • @alexsala1416
    @alexsala14162 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mwakachapuswike5167
    @mwakachapuswike51674 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @thandyjairos
    @thandyjairos3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidkatala6873
    @davidkatala6873 Жыл бұрын

    I always find it interesting to listen to this song.

  • @cotinanyirongo125
    @cotinanyirongo1255 ай бұрын

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

  • @Satakunta
    @Satakunta15 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cosmasmubanga8050

    @cosmasmubanga8050

    5 жыл бұрын

    Satakunta

  • @kinggeorge731
    @kinggeorge7314 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @isaacsuperzeqphiri7111
    @isaacsuperzeqphiri711111 ай бұрын

    This song is a masterpiece. Dad's advice always! You may make mistakes in life ,but if you're willing to let go and be a better person you're well and good. Love your brothers and sisters equally even if you're born from different mothers . Love is a beautiful thing!

  • @chelekagod6266
    @chelekagod6266 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great song and powerful

  • @lindahmuchaili9962
    @lindahmuchaili99624 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fridaymundia6082
    @fridaymundia60823 жыл бұрын

    2021 who is here

  • @user-kx4ms8hh8n
    @user-kx4ms8hh8n Жыл бұрын

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

  • @emmymsukwa5576
    @emmymsukwa55765 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrMickeymajor

    @MrMickeymajor

    5 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZqOta98eq_fmbg.html Different version by Niza Simukonda (the son)

  • @libertyfarmsandagribusiness
    @libertyfarmsandagribusiness7 ай бұрын

    ❤❤.. 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.

  • @Music_P1us
    @Music_P1us Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mwewaireenchanda352

    @mwewaireenchanda352

    5 ай бұрын

    Still listening 2024.

  • @nzovwabanda9031

    @nzovwabanda9031

    2 ай бұрын

    Its 2024 and am all ears. Its a hit❤❤❤

  • @giantstrides2225
    @giantstrides22255 жыл бұрын

    2019 n we still rocking ur music. RIP AS

  • @jumaphiri1862
    @jumaphiri18625 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kelvinsinkamba
    @kelvinsinkamba Жыл бұрын

    Master piece indeed 🔥🔥

  • @fridaymundia6082
    @fridaymundia6082 Жыл бұрын

    27 January 2023... Classics never die🙏🏾

  • @mpanjisinkamba5790
    @mpanjisinkamba5790 Жыл бұрын

    Old is Gold, indeed.

  • @beritabanda4398
    @beritabanda43984 ай бұрын

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

  • @besamoses3311
    @besamoses33113 жыл бұрын

    Listening to this one 2021

  • @mrgreatzambia
    @mrgreatzambia Жыл бұрын

    Zambian music had a nice touch. We need this back...

  • @OfficialMulungushiBwalya
    @OfficialMulungushiBwalya Жыл бұрын

    I came here to play this ❤❤😊😊👌👌

  • @alexandermaseka6463
    @alexandermaseka64635 жыл бұрын

    Words of wisdom thank u Akim 😍😍😢🎶

  • @ynotbrands2541
    @ynotbrands25418 жыл бұрын

    EVEN IN 2016 I STILL PLAY IT

  • @derickyemmaphiri6170
    @derickyemmaphiri61703 жыл бұрын

    Love this song.......2020

  • @inakamufana9530
    @inakamufana9530 Жыл бұрын

    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...😭😭😭

  • @douglashampande252
    @douglashampande25211 жыл бұрын

    One of Zambia's music legend, pure class!

  • @helenmacarius9968
    @helenmacarius9968 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mitchphiri8425
    @mitchphiri84254 жыл бұрын

    Great music right there lyrics on point vocal beat this man really had a vision for Zambian music

  • @collinsmulenga5145
    @collinsmulenga51453 жыл бұрын

    Very powerful message..

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