Lutsango vows to stand by Monarch
MBABANE - Lutsango regiment has vowed to stand by the Monarch, no matter the circumstances.
The regiment of women made this known during the course of the first leg of the Buganu Festival, held at Buhleni Royal Residence over the past weekend.
They conveyed their message through their newly-composed songs.
It is common knowledge that regiments, be it warriors, Imbali or Lutsango, reduce vows, appreciations and criticisms into song during cultural events. These are contained in the songs which are usually in reaction to the state of affairs or a particular incident in the country.
Regiment
In one of the songs, the regiment made it clear that no one would rule Eswatini except for the King, whom they said was appointed and anointed by God. The regiment commended the King for maintaining calm and remaining silent in the midst of provocation. They said the King’s demeanor had given them courage that they would prosper.
The regiment encouraged the King to be firm, so that his throne would not be shaken.
“Lendvuku lena yasemandvulo wayinikwa nguMvelinchanti. Wayiphakamisa naku SADC yabonwa tive temhlaba. Ayitfolakali noma kuphi ngoba kute sitolo lesiyitsengisako,” loosely translating to: “This is an ancient stick that you received from God. You raised it at SADC and it was seen by the nations of the world. It cannot be found anywhere since no shop sells it.”
Swayed
The regiment stated that they would not be swayed or lured into betraying the King, but would rather die with the King in the midst of the criticisms. They stated that they were committed to preserving the only country they had, so that they would live it for the next emaSwati generations.
“Live lakho silo angeke libuswe mankengane sikhona,” loosely translating to mean; “The country belongs to you Your Majesty, it cannot be ruled by an ordinary man while we are still alive.”
The regiment sang the song derived from Jesus’s last words before crucifixion. Jesus said: “Father forgive them for they know not of that they do.” The regiment urged the King to forgive the people who know not of that they do.
The regiment made their stance clear at a time when some people were criticising and insulting the King and further calling to an end of the Monarch.
Meanwhile, Baye’skhulu got heads turning when they took to the area. The regiment reduced the King’s speech, which he delivered at the National Church, where he said 2023 was a year of turnaround. They got everyone shouting in jubilation as the regiment turned around as they danced. Bayes’khulu stated that it would remain in the wise of words of King Somhlolo. On another note, a young woman from Mpumalanga in South Africa thrilled the crowd as she danced to almost all the songs during the special dance known as kutsamba.