Sema Sema Kweli Yako by Omary Kopa | Zanzibar Taarab Band (2001)(English Subtitles)

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Taarab music with "Sema Sema Kweli Yako" by the legendary Omary Kopa, performed with the Zanzibar Taarab Band in 2001. This classic Swahili song is a heartfelt expression of love and devotion, encapsulating the rich cultural heritage of the East African coast.
Lyrics Highlight:
"Mapenzi yako ni ghali, ghali yalo thaminika.
Nayaomba kila ghali kwa thamani utotaka.
Niyapate kweli kweli moyo utafurahika
Aaah! ya habiby moyo utafurahikaa
Sema sema kweli yako sema kama wanipenda
Nitakavo niwe wako usione nakugandaa"
Translation:
"Your love is expensive, precious and valuable.
I ask for everything precious for the value you desire.
I will get it truly and your heart will rejoice
Aaah! my love, your heart will rejoice
Tell, tell your truth, tell me if you love me
The way you want me to be yours, don’t see me as clinging"
Meaning:
In "Sema Sema Kweli Yako," Omary Kopa sings about the profound value of true love and the lengths one is willing to go to attain and cherish it. The song is a passionate plea for the loved one's honesty and reciprocation, with the singer ready to endure any sacrifice to win their heart. This piece reflects the quintessential Taarab themes of romance, longing, and emotional expression.
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Dive into the soulful world of Taarab music with "Sema Sema Kweli Yako" by the legendary Omary Kopa, performed with the Zanzibar Taarab Band in 2001. This song is a beautiful expression of love, longing, and devotion, encapsulating the rich cultural heritage of the East African coast.
**Lyrics Highlight:**
"Mapenzi yako ni ghali, ghali yalo thaminika.
Nayaomba kila ghali kwa thamani utotaka.
Niyapate kweli kweli moyo utafurahika
Aaah! ya habiby moyo utafurahikaa
Sema sema kweli yako sema kama wanipenda
Nitakavo niwe wako usione nakugandaa"
**Translation:**
"Your love is expensive, precious and valuable.
I ask for everything precious for the value you desire.
I will get it truly and your heart will rejoice
Aaah! my love, your heart will rejoice
Tell, tell your truth, tell me if you love me
The way you want me to be yours, don’t see me as clinging"
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