MATATA - MAPEMA (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) [SMS 'Skiza 7638142' to 811]

“Mapema” is a Swahili word that means “early “. “Mapema very fast” is a Sheng/ slang (Swahili-english) idiom that was popularized by Kenyan vintage stylist Diman Mkare, and is a phrase that is popular among the youths. The phrase “Mapema very fast”, can be used in many ways. It can be used to express a feeling of happiness , fulfilment , disbelief & affirmation. The term can also be used to give instructions or command. In its daily usage the meaning of the phrase can adapt to any of the mentioned meanings depending on the context and the situation. As a way of celebrating Kenyan urban culture and telling Kenyan stories through Music and Dance, MATATA created this song to appreciate Sheng ,which even though is not an official language it’s widely spoken, especially by the youth. Audio Writen and performed by : Matata Mix and Mastering : Mix by Chopz Pre Edit Mix : Ape Music Produced by : Sta2f Video Directed By : David Vu Filmed By : Tommy Haugen Color Grading : Aleksander Haugdal Stylist : Yasmin Hero Set assistant: Collins Milanya join in on mapema challenge on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@matataofficial?lang=en Connect with Matata on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matataoffic... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Matataofficial1 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7imj8fIllhgGJqvKUVrdgV?si=GmtXdzXJRx2JiM9GrhZGvw Apple Music https://music.apple.com/no/artist/matata/1480217841 The song is performed by MATATA in order of appearance ( Ken, Freddy , Marcus, Fezzoh and Richie) Lyrics: Chorus Me najuwa ati we unanijuwa Ka ni trust si unajuwa niko sure Kemoda jamaa moja mature Nakulike wallahi na ninajuwa una juwa Mapema mapema very fast Mapema mapema very fast Mapema mapema very fast Mapema mapema very fast Verse 1 Mapema modo me ndo kemoda joh Ziiii bazu me ndo bazenga yoh Unajuwa hii mtaa me ndo kusema joh Wacha ma chocha una cha chisha yoh Me ni mchristian ka Ronaldo sichezi vi messy kama governor obando huruki hii kesi Na Unaruka k