KIVILA NEVER DIE

As kivila 
was almost disappearing in Uvila 
central,
One of the sons of Lembwe 
who's called Mapendano Mukevi, 
Well known by his stage name 
 Of " Mule" 
Who said one day 
" No and no again, 
Kivila will never die while I am living.
I will never witness the death 
Of my mother tongue on this planet Earth.
No language will swallow kivila.
I wish to become a bavila library 
and museum through my Arts." 
He composed some songs in kivila 
As a big call to some bavila who thought 
the mother tongues of other folks
were better than theirs. 
He sensibilized some young Bavira
 to join him to fulfil his vision.
They could sing and dance 
culturally  
To portray their culture 
Wide Worldly. 
Later on,
there were some bavila musical 
orchestra groups " Kyalalo and Tanganika Muzika"
which were founded following his steps.
He is one of  the promoters 
of the Bavira musical rhythm 
and dance known as "Makina Kalanzi" 
When God called Mapendano Mukevi 
many bavila cried to loose him 
And wished him to rest in peace.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 2/6/2024 7:25:00 AM
Thank you Alfonso. :)
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Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris Avatar
Writting this tribute of Mukevi ...pleased my heart. As he contributed a lot in our culture. You are welcome
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