Reign & Shine


Reign & Shine is a 2005 album by the South African mbaqanga group the Mahotella Queens. The album was a break from their usual mgqashiyo music, focusing on three-part vocal harmonies and percussion, with electric guitar and bass only appearing on some tracks. The album featured new compositions such as "Amazemula" and "Ndodana Yolahleko" as well as old favourites like "Town Hall" and "Amabhongo" in addition to the South African national anthem, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika".

Track listing

  1. "Amazemula"
  2. "Saphel' Isizwe"
  3. "Muntu Wesilisa"
  4. "Ndodana Yolahleko"
  5. "Town Hall"
  6. "Mbube"
  7. "Amabhongo"
  8. "Sela Ndini"
  9. "Thandanani"
  10. "Siyancela"
  11. "Safa Yindlala"
  12. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika"

Personnel