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Why has this song persisted for so long? It is the unofficial soundtrack for "longing" in South Africa. From student dormitories at the University of Cape Town to radio plays in Soweto taxis, Nomvula is a cultural touchstone.

The song was a standout track on their breakout 2004 album, Nomvula . The album went multi-platinum in South Africa, catapulting the Cape Town-based band into international stardom and setting the stage for their future global collaboration with Shakira on the 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." Where to Securely Stream and Download the Mp3