Semi-sinister lyrics aside, singing the Kilimanjaro song is a joyous occasion, filled with laughter, dancing (from porters and guests alike), and celebration. Not only is this a fun song to sing and to play, but its also a great introduction to the. No wonder they sing this after you’ve made it to the top and back again… This is an Orff arrangement of the Kenyan folk song 'Jambo Bwana'. Jambo bwana Jean-Christophe Hoarau, Nathalie Soussana & Kamay Pelasimba. The song begins with a few tips useful for any trekker: walk slowly, drink plenty of water, and don’t worry too much about it!īut by the end, the mountain seems menacing, enormously high and doing its best to chew you up and spit you out. But if you knew what it meant, you might realize it’s not ALL sunshine and smiles: It was first released in 1982 by Kenyan band Them Mushrooms, and later covered by a number of other groups and artists, including Mombasa Roots, Safari Sound Band, Khadja Nin, Adam Solomon, Mani Kollengode, 1 2 and the German group Boney M. The song, written by band leader Teddy Kalanda Harrison in 1980, has become widely popular in Kenya and Tanzania.
Sung by your guides and porters after a successful trek, it’s an exuberant, joyful song, accompanied by clapping and the voices of the entire crew. Jambo Bwana' (in Swahili 'Hello Sir') is a Kenyan pop song also popular in Tanzania. 'Jambo Bwana' has been largely adopted as a hotel pop song, targeting a tourist audience. In 1982, the Kenyan hotel band Them Mushrooms released the song 'Jambo Bwana' ('Hello Mister'). Not the unforgettable moment when you finally take in the view from the “Roof of Africa.” Not the mental struggle of pushing yourself harder than you thought possible. The original version by Them Mushrooms also included lines celebrating Swahili language, reggae music, Africa, and 'mushroom soup' (a reference to psilocybin mushrooms ). Anyone who has successfully summited Kilimanjaro has one experience in common. Its lyrics includes several common phrases and greetings in Swahili, such as habari gani nzuri sana ('how are things going very well') and hakuna matata ('no problem').
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