Lolo vandal - umongameli(music video) | Lolo Vandal

“uMONGAMELI” by Lolo Vandal is a bold, trap-infused hip-hop track delivered in isiXhosa, exploring themes of power, ambition, and leadership through poetic introspection. uMONGAMELI (meaning The President) is a striking music video by Lolo Vandal, blending trap beats with Afro-Poetic Hip-Hop to reflect on the desire for influence, control, and societal impact. Delivered in isiXhosa, the song channels ambition through lyrical storytelling, positioning leadership as both aspiration and responsibility. Lolo Vandal uses uMONGAMELI to express a personal and symbolic yearning for presidential power; not for ego, but for transformation. Referencing figures like Ramaphosa, he imagines himself in a position to influence change, control outcomes, and uplift communities. The song is a cultural praise of rhythm in Africa, where leadership is not just political; it’s poetic, spiritual, and deeply rooted in identity.