South African act Limit Nala roars back with a proud new record, and the title lines up two of the Big Five.
Animal imagery runs deep in Zulu praise culture, where men and kings borrow the names of beasts to show power. Limit has appeared on “Bafana” and “Number 10” lately, so his voice is already circulating. A title like this lets him stand tall among the giants.
Limit raps and chants in a bold, rough tone. He sounds like a man marching at the front of a crowd. His lines stay short and punchy, which suits the stomp of the drums.
No guest joins him on “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant,” so the swagger belongs to one voice. The lyrics seem to praise strength, loyalty and a crew that moves like a herd, though he drops a few playful boasts along the way. A looping hook gives the crowd a call to answer.
Does the animal talk land for you, or does it feel like too much noise? Drop your take on “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant” in the comments below.
