Tanzanian pair Mabantu are back with their brand new track, “Leo Ndo Leo”, and it’s a whole new side to Tussa and Muuh.
The Bongo Flava party duo, known for their high energy, take a step back from their characteristic sound for something more significant.
“Leo Ndo Leo” means “Today is the Day” and is about faith, appreciation and commitment to make the most of each new morning. That change really works in their favor, because the earnestness underlying the message feels sincere rather than forced.
The record fuses Bongo Flava rhythms with Afro-pop and contemporary African production, keeping things upbeat and danceable without losing the weight of what they’re saying. And the chorus is really worth replaying because it connects with something most of us have felt at some time or other, that moment when you decide today is the day things are really going to change.
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