Guest
Music has a remarkable power to transcend borders, languages, and cultures, allowing us to discover a connected world through unifying melodies. “Mona Ki Ngi Xica“ Song Around The World, written by and featuring the legendary Angolan artist, Bonga, is the quintessential song in representing that power, conveying a message of unity, resilience, and hope. Bonga’s album Angola 72, which featured “Mona Ki Ngi Xica,” is one of the most influential and impactful albums recorded, as it became the soundtrack for revolutionaries fighting for independence from colonial rule. “Mona Ki Ngi Xica,“ which means “the child I’m leaving behind,” was written and recorded in the Netherlands by Bonga in exile and smuggled back into Portugal and Angola, thus becoming a pillar for representing significant political and social change. Bonga’s artistry and tenacity is a prime example of the collective force of music that brings people together, bridging gaps and inspiring action towards a brighter, more harmonious future. You can’t rewrite history but you can create a better future. — Mark Johnson Written by Bonga FEATURING Bonga-Vocals, dikanza Alana Alberg- Bass Ciro Bertini- Accordion Betinho Feijó- Acoustic guitar Raúl Tolingas- Dikanza Joãozinho Morgado- Congas Twanguero- Electric guitar Paulo Heman- Bongos Jorginho Gomes- Drums Torcuato Mariano- Acoustic guitar Vanessa de Almeida- Caxixi Yuri da Cunha- Vocals Daande Lenol Percussions- Percussion JOIN THE MOVEMENT Subscribe to our mailing list: Join us as a PFC Member: GET SOCIAL SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN MAKING CHANGE: Audio-Technica—Audio pioneer in high-performance sound design Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. For more information visit: Playing For Change (PFC) is a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Organization) created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting music programs for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. To learn more, visit To learn more about the work of the PFC Foundation, visit
