Yeah, oh Jah, bless the memories
Kokwana Martha, Ngzeco Tombi yawukalanga
One love, yeah
You took care of me when the days were cold
Taught me how to fish, stories of old
Ku phasa tinhlampfi eh nambyeni
You showed me the way to survive in the wild
With a gentle hand, you guided this child
Ndzi rhandza wena, Martha
Kokwana Martha, Ndza ku tsundzuka
You taught me how to be a man, yes you did
To respect the elders, to stand up tall
To be a better person through it all
Martha Ngzeco, your light still shines bright
Oh, yeah
Hlonipha lavakulu, that's what you said
With your wise words, my spirit was fed
You gave me the strength to face the storm
In your warm embrace, I was safe and warm
Now I walk the earth with my head held high
Underneath the golden African sky
Kokwana Martha, Ndza ku tsundzuka
You taught me how to be a man, yes you did
To respect the elders, to stand up tall
To be a better person through it all
Martha Ngzeco, your light still shines bright
Tombi yawukalanga, rise up
I miss you, Kokwana
Jah bless your soul, Martha
Easy now, one love