Amavolovolo is a traditional South African wedding song made popular by Amatshitshi Amhlope from KwaZulu-Natal. Amatshitshi Amhlope was the first female maskandi minstrel. Maskandi is considered a truly South African traditional genre of music, reflecting the country’s history and traditions.
The word Amavolovolo means ‘guns’, as in revolvers. The lyric in the song is a comedy line: We won't go there, because there are revolvers.Suggested form:Intro
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