Ukhty Mwanacha Dear Ex is a Qasida, that talk about heartbreak to self-move on. In this song Mwanacha deeply fall in love , loss, and renewal, giving listeners a view into the heart’s feeling. The realization that after a painful separation, it is possible to heal and regain one’s self-worth, forms the core of this song, and the message rings forth in sincerity and strength.
The song begins with a line of health: “Mimi ni mzima wa afya,” or “I am healthy.” Just by the first line, one can know that the protagonist has conquered the emotional drain of a breakup. The above line sets the tone for the rest of the song, during which Mwanacha addresses her former lover and others who doubted her ability to move on. She is healthy, both physically and emotionally, which means she comes to an important turning point-she is in full control of her life, no longer defined by the pain of the past.
Song Lyrics:
nimeshampata nyota
na ananipenda sana
pole mloniacha
mlidhani nitakufa
mlidhani nitakonda
na wewe uloniacha
sasa nakuambia
mwenzako nadekezwa
napewa nnachotaka
