Ukhty Mwanacha Mbaya wangu Kaswida. The world is filled with all kinds of people, some of whom you could never imagine exist. There are good people, and there are bad people as well. Despite having this variety of people, we all live together. Indeed, it is not easy to know whether someone is good or bad if you are not close to them or don’t know them at all. There’s a saying, “What harms you is right under your collar,” and the elders were not wrong in saying this, as harm doesn’t come from far away; rather, it is done by those close to you who know you inside out. These same people disguise themselves as friends while hiding behind the appearance of a sheep, pretending to be kind. It’s not easy to identify such a foe if they are a hypocrite who smiles at you during the day but scorns you at night. You’ll struggle from every angle but will never outsmart their schemes.
This song by Ukhty Mwanacha, Mbaya Wangu, speaks about someone who has succeeded in identifying their enemy, who for a long time had been sabotaging their efforts without them knowing. It is a good song that gives you guidance on what to do when you discover your enemy.
Mwanacha teaches us that when you identify your enemy, the first step is to confront them privately and explain to them what they are doing to you. If they don’t understand, then find a third person, someone wise, to mediate and resolve the issue.
