Mxhashazwa – Yibo Abangondlayo Ft. Skhenqe

The title says they are the ones who feed me, and it points straight at the people who provide. That might be parents, grandparents, a boss, a church family or a community that has carried someone through hard seasons. Feeding is one of the deepest forms of care in many African homes.

Nigerians know this very well. A plate of food from an auntie, a school fee paid by an uncle, a neighbour who looks after children when parents are away. We rarely say thank you in speeches, but we show it in the way we respect the people who fed us.

I will not pretend to describe production details I cannot confirm, but a guest like Skhenqe on a title about those who provide suggests a shared tribute, perhaps two voices naming the people who made a difference. Gratitude often sounds stronger when more than one person says it.

There is also a small sting in the wording. Saying who feeds you can quietly show who does not. By the time a friend says Yibo abangondlayo in a serious moment, they may be honouring someone, or making a point.

Anyone who remembers who helped them when times were hard will see themselves here. It suits family visits, quiet reflection and the moment you realise how much you owe.

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