Bophelo ke wena fela is a song by South African artist Makhadzi from her album released in 2021. It was one of the most popular songs in Amapiano and Afrobeat last year, as Makhadzi brings her energetic vibes together with her unique voice singing about life and how you have to navigate it on your own. The song title actually means “Life is just you” in English.
And the theme is all about self-awareness believing in oneself and loving yourself, that is! As well as understanding that life depends on your choices and what you do with it! The fact that Makhadzi combined modern Afrobeat instrumentals with traditional Venda music brought an infectious melody to our ears
Here’s a biography table for the song “Bophelo Ke Wena Fela” by Makhadzi:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Bophelo Ke Wena Fela |
| Artist | Makhadzi |
| Genre | Amapiano, Afrobeat, Traditional Venda Music |
| Release Date | 2021 |
| Language | Mostly in Venda, with elements of South African languages |
| Meaning of Title | “Life Is Just You” (rough translation in English) |
| Themes | Self-love, empowerment, perseverance, personal journey, self-awareness |
| Song Style | Energetic, blending traditional Venda sounds with modern Afrobeat and Amapiano rhythms |
| Album | (Featured on one of Makhadzi’s albums, but check specific album name) |
| Recognition | Became a significant hit in South Africa and internationally, widely praised for its uplifting message |
| Impact | Strong cultural influence, especially among younger audiences, solidifying Makhadzi’s place in South Africa’s music scene |
Bophelo Ke Wena Fela Lyrics
Ke ya ho boka mmolokile
Wena lefika laka
Ha ke emetswe ke tsa lefase
O re ke, ke tshephe wena
Hallelujah
Ke ya ho boka mmolokile
Wena lefika laka
Ha ke emetswe ke tsa lefase
O re ke tshephe wena
Bophelo ke wena Modimo
Bophelo ke wena fela
Bophelo ke wena(bophelo ke wena fela), ke wena Modimo(bophelo ke wena fela)
Lefifing la lefatshe
Botebong ba dibe tsaka
Bofelong matla lefatshe
O neha bophelo
Bophelo(bophelo ke)
Ke wena modimo
Ke wena fela
Ke wena alfa le omega
Ke wena modimo(bophelo ke)
Ke wena fela(wena fela)
Ke wena qalo le phetho(bophelo ke wena modimo)
Yeah yeah modimo
Ke wena fela
Hayo ya tshwanang le wena
Hayo ya tshwanang le wena
Modimo(wena fela)
Oh ke wena bophelo kosa tla ning
Hayo ya tshwanang le wena
(wena) wena
(wena) fela(fela)
Qalo le phetho
(wena) wena
(wena) fela(fela)
Leloko laJuda(wena)
Oseyami
(wena)
Oseyami(fela)
Hayo ya tshwanang le wena
Hayo ya tshwanang le wena(wena)
Hayo ya tshwanang le wena(wena)
Ke wena ofang bophelo(ke wena fela)
Ofang bophelo(bophelo), wena oqalo, ophetho
Oseyami(ke wena fela)
Ke wena fela Jehova(bophelo)
Ke wena fela
Ke wena fela(ke wena fela)
Ngaka ehulu(bophelo, ke wena fela, bophelo)
Ke wena fela(bophelo)
Ke wena fela, ke wena fela,(ke wena fela)oqalo le ophethong(ke wena fela)
Wena, ngaka erhulu(ke wena fela)
Wahalalela, wahalalela, wahalalela(ke wena fela)
Wahalalela, wahalalela, wahalalela(ke wena fela)
Bophelong baka
Ke wena fela bophelo(bophelo)
Hallelujah
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