ZiKi Rating:
«««««
Written by Maroon Commandos' Habel Kifoto in 1977 in Taita language, Charonyi Ni Wasi literally means "life is hard". The song's message is in keeping with the tradition of the Sixties as it focuses on work immigrants new to the city, who were keen to remain connected to their rural homes. Charonyi Ni Wasi
also demystifies the idea that the city is a place of endless good times, by revealing urban poverty and the high cost of living. This powerful arrangement features Kifoto's soaring vocals, accompanied by David Kibe on saxophone and Joshua Ogoma on trumpet. Its strong drum and percussion sequence and blaring trumpet are what make Charonyi Ni Wasi stick in your mind the very first time you hear it.
also demystifies the idea that the city is a place of endless good times, by revealing urban poverty and the high cost of living. This powerful arrangement features Kifoto's soaring vocals, accompanied by David Kibe on saxophone and Joshua Ogoma on trumpet. Its strong drum and percussion sequence and blaring trumpet are what make Charonyi Ni Wasi stick in your mind the very first time you hear it.
Its a great so i loved ever since i was a small boy while growing up to a gentleman.I still love up to date, its one of my all time favourite.#proudlykenyan.
ReplyDeleteThe song is still hit even though it wa sang long ago before I was born
ReplyDeleteThe song is still hit even though it wa sang long ago before I was born
ReplyDeleteIm listening to it right now. 21-03-2019. 09:16 p.m
ReplyDeleteCharonyi ni washing
Still on it 01/03/2022. Still a hit
DeleteListening to the masterpiece for the first time 04/09/2023 9.25am
DeleteIt's an all time hit,I love it to my nerves. Proudly Kenyan
ReplyDeleteUntil now, still listening to it
ReplyDeleteGreat song. Great memories.
ReplyDeleteI remember this alot of nostalgia when i was in primary school and could come home after school hungry in the rural area only to find our cat sleeping at the fire place....no food, torn uniform, and no certainty of tomorrow,,,,huu wimbo kutoka VOK by then early 80s could sooth my hunger pangs.... Mungu ni Mkuu... tumetoka mbali. Habel Kifoto...hoiyeee...still a hit even today..
ReplyDeleteVery similar memories, hahaha. For me it was in the nineties and still live the so much. Thanks for making me laugh so hard because of bare truths very common.
DeleteGreat song indeed
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite songs till date I still listen to it over n over#charonyiniwasi
ReplyDeleteSuch a huge sense of africanicity
ReplyDeleteI like the song
ReplyDeleteWhat an economic song that has a tune of a love song
ReplyDeleteIt always hits different
ReplyDeleteThis song was a bit during my primary school days. I didn't actually know title.....God is great.
ReplyDeleteSafi namna gani
ReplyDeleteMy favorite song
ReplyDelete