Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile) is a Zulu gospel song by Umlazi Gospel Choir, released on 7 March 2025 as track 2 of the album Lalel’Indaba. It is the choir’s most popular song on Apple Music.

About Umlazi Gospel Choir Lalela I'ndaba (bafungile)

Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile) is a choral gospel song sung in isiZulu. The title roughly means “listen to the story”, and the song is the top-listed song on the choir’s Apple Music profile.

For the choir’s full discography and background, see our Umlazi Gospel Choir guide.

Story, Release or Background

Artist: Umlazi Gospel Choir
Album: Lalel’Indaba (11 tracks, about 1 hour 10 minutes)
Track number: 2
Release date: 7 March 2025
Length: 4 minutes 34 seconds
Songwriter credit: Clifford Radebe (as listed on Apple Music)
Copyright line: 2025 Umlazi Gospel Choir the Original

The same release date appears on SoundCloud, where an account named Umlazi Gospel Choir posted the track. Spelling varies between platforms: Apple Music uses “Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile)” while Spotify shows “Lalela i’ndaba (Bafungile)”. The album title is written as one word, “Lalel’Indaba”.

Release details checked on Apple Music, Spotify and SoundCloud on 13 September 2026. We could not find press coverage or an official statement about the story behind the song.

Cast, Artists or Key People

The song is performed by Umlazi Gospel Choir, with Clifford Radebe credited as songwriter on Apple Music. We have not found an official list of the choir members or soloists on the recording, so we do not name individual singers.

Episodes, Parts, Songs or Related Releases

Other songs on the Lalel’Indaba album include:

Sicela Amandla (Thunder), track 1
Wangiphakamisa, track 3
Woza Enkosini, track 4
Uzongilwela, track 5
Babusisiwe (Revisited), track 7, which shares its name with a song on the choir’s 2020 album Mangisondele

The album closes with Thumela at track 11.

Where to Watch or Listen

We do not publish the lyrics, which are protected by copyright. Some streaming apps show licensed lyrics alongside the track.

Avoid free MP3 download sites offering this song. They usually share music without permission and carry misleading adverts. Streaming or buying the song pays the choir and songwriter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who sings Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile)?

Umlazi Gospel Choir. The song is track 2 on the choir’s album Lalel’Indaba.

When was Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile) released?

Apple Music and SoundCloud list the release date as 7 March 2025.

Who wrote Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile)?

Apple Music credits Clifford Radebe as the songwriter.

Where can I find the lyrics?

We do not reproduce the lyrics because of copyright. Check whether your streaming app shows licensed lyrics for the track.

Umlazi Gospel Choir Lalela I’ndaba (bafungile)