GARY NKOMBO ADORES HIS MOTHER WITH A SONG

GARY NKOMBO ADORES HIS MOTHER WITH A SONG

Gary Nkombo’s heartfelt song to his mother, “Ndabula mbondi Kutembaula baama amoyo omwe” — meaning “words fail me mother to praise you wholeheartedly” — is making footprints on social media and clashes tragically with President Hichilema’s verbal assault directed not just at Nkombo but his mother as well.

Nkombo’s song embodies a profound gratitude and reverence for his mother, celebrating the indescribable love and sacrifices she embodies.

It is an artful expression that resonates widely, touching the universal chord of honoring one’s mother beyond words.

The beauty of this tribute starkly contrasts with the harsh reality that ensued when Hichilema publicly insulted Nkombo’s mother using derogatory phrases such as “Nyoko-nyoko,” “wabalya banyoko,” and “banyina beni.”

These words, dripping with disrespect and cultural insensitivity, crossed a line that civility in political discourse should never breach.

Politics is inherently adversarial, yet attacking an individual’s family—especially an innocent woman—because of political differences represents a fall from the noble ideals that leaders should uphold.

Hichilema’s utterances not only humiliated Nkombo’s mother but also affronted the larger values of respect and human dignity that hold society together.

The backlash from citizens of diverse backgrounds, calling for a public apology, is a testament to the deep societal conviction that political disagreement must not translate into personal defamation or vitriol.