Bana Baka

by Tshepang Ramoba

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“Bana Baka” is a song that came about when Tshepang Ramoba (aka RMBO) was asked to create the new theme song for Takalani Sesame, the South African version of the children’s television program Sesame Street.

On “Bana Baka”, he tells a story about losing his kids to a Giant named Ledimo, but his ancestors said he will find them at the farms. He explains his inspiration for the song: “The song was inspired by the fact that I always wanted children since I was 16; I actually dreamed of having 13 to be exact. Reaching the age of 35 without even one influenced me to record the song”.

Though Ramoba grew up speaking the Sowetan colloquial language Tsotsi Taal, he sings “Bana Baka” in his native language of Sepedi, which he learned from his grandmother. The colorful instrumentation and fascinating vocals he’s included make for a delightful and compelling listening experience.

I love that beautiful repetitive guitar lick that continues throughout the track, accompanied by a subtle, pulsating bass line driving the song forward while all sorts of exotic percussive sounds and scratching dance around it. Ramoba has an emotive and pleasing vocal style that goes from baritone to near falsetto with ease as he sings his verses. I’m not certain who sings the lilting back-up vocals and choruses, but they sound like a mix of male and female voices.

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lyrics

Language: SePedi (Southern Sotho)

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released February 25, 2021
Composed & Produced by Tshepang Ramoba
Lyrics by Tshepang Ramoba
Recorded by Tshepang Ramoba at POST POST Studios (Johannesburg, South Africa) in late 2020
Mixed & Mastered by Tshepang Ramoba
Artwork & Design by Setlamorago Mashilo
PRO: SAMRO
Released by POST POST Music (PPDR19)
© & ℗ POST POST 2021

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Tshepang Ramoba Johannesburg, South Africa

Tshepang Ramoba aka RMBO is a South African musician, best known as vocalist and drummer for alternative rock band BLK JKS. He is also music supervisor for films and composes music for films and commercials. He currently heads POST POST, music production house that includes recording studio, record label and management agency. ... more