Gcumisa,
Jila,
Ngwazi,
Hlobolephathi,
Sibumb’ esingqulunga,
Mathanga awahlangani ahlangana ngoba ebona umnyeni,
Wena ka Minandela,
Wena owebhabha elikhwelayo,
Mgcubhuzi,
Manyosi!
Izithakazelo zakwaGcumisa with English translation:
Gcumisa,
(Gcumisa).
Jila,
(Jila).
Ngwazi,
(Ngwazi – the champion / warrior).
Hlobolephathi,
(Hlobolephathi).
Sibumb’ esingqulunga,
(Sibumb’ esingqulunga).
Mathanga awahlangani ahlangana ngoba ebona umnyeni,
(The thighs that do not meet, but meet because they see the husband).
Wena ka Minandela,
(You of Minandela).
Wena owebhabha elikhwelayo,
(You who rides the flying one / who rides on high).
Mgcubhuzi,
(Mgcubhuzi).
Manyosi!
(Manyosi).
