Senzo Afrika, also known as Senzo Michael Junior Shazi, is a talented songwriter, musician, and composer from Portshepstone, KZN.
Initially, he released “Unathi Dlozi Lami” and performed it at a festival in 2019. He then later met his now partner in the song, Mlindo The Vocalist to create a more refined, complete and FULL OF SOUL track which is set to be an anthem of every African who basks in their ancestry.
The song begins with Senzo setting the tone by coming in with soothing vernacular lyrics that are reminiscent of tough times that he’s overcome through the presence of a power bigger than him.
His voice and cadence smoothly rides over an electric guitar and synth further pushing the build-up for the hook “Unathi Dlozi Lami” and for Mlindo The Vocalist to slide in with his ever unique and vocal range we’ve grown to love.
Through his soulful voice, cry and melodic take, Mlindo also recounts his childhood hardships whilst giving thanks to the higher power that helped him. The beat dies down, allowing for suspense, emotion and calm before he and Senzo do a seamless and smooth interchange verse by sharing bars.
”Unathi Dlozi Lami”, a phrase that resonates with patriotic South Africans, is now an emotional anthem of gratitude, it is reminiscent, and an all-around collaborative effort.
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