Somlandela is a traditional song which means “I will follow”. Stephen was taught it by a group of cooks whilst working in a soup kitchen in Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe on 20th October 2017 whilst he was visiting a charity, Hearts of Love. This was just two weeks before the deposition of Robert Mugabe and at this time the country was beginning to experience inflation, (a block of cheese cost almost $30) and it was becoming increasingly difficult for the people of Zimbabwe to withdraw cash. Stephen spent a morning preparing food, playing the piano and singing songs, including this one, before the food was served. There were about 100 people who came for a meal, which was served twice per week, for some it was their only food that day, and after the meal some kept some of their food and put it into bags for their relatives at home. Afterwards Stephen met one of the ladies, who walked 7 miles with a broken leg to collect her meal, she made a living selling cigarettes on the street to support her grandchildren, who’s parents were  both dead. Despite this, the people in this city were warm, and friendly, and kind. The song is not intended to draw any conclusions from this time, just to reflect on the experience.

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