Future Plan’s decision to remix Busi Mhlongo’s powerful track Yehlisan’Umoya ma-Afrika (African Nation Calm) is rooted in his deep respect for music that transcends cultural boundaries and speaks to the human experience. With lyrics that call for peace, unity, and self-reflection, the song’s message resonates in Future Plan’s vision of the world, where communities continue to face division and conflict.

Urban Zulu

Busi Mhlongo

Lyrics from the iconic album URBANZULU

Yehlisan’umoya – Calm down (literally lower your spirits’
Bantu bakithi- My people, ‘people of our land
Ngoba kade madoda , Sibulalana sodwa[- Because for so long, guys WE have been killing ourselves.
Washonaph’unembeza – Where has our conscience gone?
Sibulalana sodwa[We are killing ourselves
Yehlisan’umoya ma-Afrika – Calm down people of Africa
Kade sibulalana sodwa – For so long we’ve been killing ourselves!

Driven by his belief in music as a force for healing and transformation, Future Plan sought to reimagine Yehlisan’Umoya ma-Afrika by infusing it with his signature style—melding its emotional intensity with a soundscape that amplifies its call for calm and consciousness. The remix is a tribute to Busi Mhlongo’s enduring legacy and a reminder that music has the power to reconnect us to our shared humanity. In his version, Future Plan creates a dialogue between Mhlongo’s poignant lyrics and a modern electronic framework, ensuring that her message reaches a new generation of listeners. By layering his characteristic melodic elements and rhythmic bass lines, the remix echoes the raw beauty of nature—inviting listeners to lower their spirits, reflect on the song’s plea for peace, and embrace the transformative journey of sound.

Find a live rendition of Yehlisan’Umoya ma-Afrika.