Reign & Shine

Reign & Shine
Studio album by Mahotella Queens
Released August 31, 2005
Recorded 2005
Genre Mbaqanga, Mgqashiyo
Length 40:00 approx.
Label African Cream Music
Producer Ian Osrin
Mahotella Queens chronology

Bazobuya
(2004)		 Reign & Shine
(2005)		 Kazet
(2006)

Reign & Shine is a 2005 album by the South African mbaqanga group the Mahotella Queens. The album was a break from their usual mgqashiyo music, focusing on three-part vocal harmonies and percussion (by Veli Shabangu), with electric guitar and bass only appearing on some tracks. The album featured new compositions such as "Amazemula" ("Monster") and "Ndodana Yolahleko" as well as old favourites like "Town Hall" and "Amabhongo" in addition to the South African national anthem, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika".

Track listing

  1. "Amazemula" ("Monster")
  2. "Saphel' Isizwe" ("Disease Is All Over The Nation")
  3. "Muntu Wesilisa" ("We're Talking to You")
  4. "Ndodana Yolahleko"
  5. "Town Hall"
  6. "Mbube" ("The Lion")
  7. "Amabhongo"
  8. "Sela Ndini" ("Thieves Are About")
  9. "Thandanani" ("Love One Another")
  10. "Siyancela" ("We're Begging You")
  11. "Safa Yindlala" ("They Died Hungry")
  12. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa")

Personnel