The eyes of nyemba – they look at me
As far as veya can see
And she cries to me, her father
How painful to watch, but not bother?
Falling to the knee, I see as clear as mud
Nyemba – is not my flesh and blood!

Her insides burn, and louder the crowd becomes
Dancing to the drgums
We sing, and blow away the curse
Until her ashes traverse

The heart of veya glows upon these hills
To burn away yesterdays ills
We place the ashes - in okove
And seal away the curse
Hail veya