Tanzanian female singer Amber Lulu has released her new song, “Anaiweka,” and it is already a hit. The song is a celebration of female empowerment, with lyrics that speak to the power of women to control their own sexuality.
The song opens with Amber Lulu singing about her “mbinu za kivita,” or “battle tactics.” She uses these tactics to seduce her lover, who is quickly captivated by her. The lyrics are playful and confident, with Amber Lulu asserting her control over the situation.
In the chorus, Amber Lulu sings about how her lover is “aitikia sijamuita,” or “responding even when I don’t call.” She has him wrapped around her finger, and he is completely at her mercy.
The song continues with Amber Lulu describing how she is “nimemkamata kiganjani,” or “holding him in the palm of my hand.” She is in control of the relationship, and she knows it.
The song is a celebration of female sexuality and empowerment. It is a song that tells women that they are in charge of their own bodies and their own lives.
Here are some of the specific lyrics that speak to the theme of female empowerment:
- “mbinu zangu za kivita, ndo zilimfanya akadata na mimi” (My battle tactics are what made him fall in love with me)
- “anaitika sijamuita, nimemkamata kiganjani” (He is responding even when I don’t call, I have him in the palm of my hand)
- “tena bila ya kusita nimemuanika barazani” (I spread him out on the floor without hesitation)
- “akiomba robo simpi nusu anapata kilo nzima” (If he asks for a quarter, I don’t give him half, he gets a whole kilo)
- “yaani hadi achoke mwenyewe” (Until he’s exhausted himself)
- “ujazo bila kupima” (A full measure, without measuring)
- “akiomba busu simpi moja nampa ya kumimina” (If he asks for one kiss, I give him a waterfall)
- “kwangu amepoteza control, drunk in love, tumegandana” (He has lost control of himself, drunk in love, we are stuck together)
“Anaiweka” is a catchy and empowering song that is sure to be a hit with female listeners. It is a song that celebrates the power of women to control their own sexuality and their own lives.
