The DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra, one of Tanzania’s most popular “muziki wa dansi” bands, was founded in 1978 by former Juwata Jazz Band members Muhiddin Maalim and Abdallah Gama. They have released a song titled “Pesa Sio Dawa Ya Pendo.”
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“Pesa Sio Dawa Ya Pendo” by DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra carries a meaningful theme about the limitations of wealth in romantic relationships. The song’s title translates to “Money is not the cure for love,” emphasizing that while money can solve many problems, it cannot buy genuine affection or emotional fulfillment. This message resonates deeply with Tanzanian audiences, who often value strong family and community ties over material wealth. Produced by Flatim Records Agencies and written by Cosmas T. Chidumule, the song is part of the band’s larger legacy of socially conscious and poetic music, released during their peak in the 1980s.
Listen to, “DDC Mlimani Park – Pesa Sio Dawa Ya Pendo” below;
