DRIEMO Releases The Official Music Video for ‘Mvula’

Pain is an inescapable aspect of the human experience, one that everyone wishes to evade, yet it inevitably catches up with us and delivers a profound impact. This was the case for the Malawian Citizens in the month of June. Tragedy struck, leading to a shared sense of grief that permeated the nation. Something that was embodied in Driemo’s song, ‘Mvula’.

Following the release of ‘Mvula’ on the 5th of July, the multi award Winning Malawian Afro-pop Artist released a video that visualizes his heartfelt plea for mercy and comfort in the wake of Malawi’s recent losses of several beloved celebrities.

Directed by Twice P, ‘Mvula’ music video was Shot at a graveyard which set the despairing tune that would have been aimed for. At intervals, there were clips from the life and grand funeral of late Malawi Vice President, Saulos Chilima who was killed in a plane crash along with nine other passengers. This sent a message of life’s fickleness, and also the bewailing state of the country.

‘Mvula’ which translates to ‘rain’ or ‘rainy season,’ is a song composed during a period when Malawians faced the profound loss of notable figures such as Vice President Saulos Chilima and Singer-Songwriter/Politician Lucius Banda in quick succession. Driemo skillfully utilized this song, along with its accompanying visuals, to both pay tribute to these individuals and seek God’s intervention during these challenging times.

“So we ask for the rains to stop, we can’t find solace. Rains of suffering.”, He pleaded on the chorus of the song. At every point of the song, he made sure to express his pain and seek refuge in God, most notably on the second verse, he pleaded with the supreme being to “Hear us for we are sinners and you know. Don’t punish us like this, for we are so weak, and you know.”

The visuals were imbued with subtle symbolism, such as scenes where Driemo handed roses to a child and an elderly woman, both draped in the Malawian flag, standing in a nearly desolate field. This imagery may represent a gift of life or hope, conveying a message to all Malawians to hold on steadfastly through the storm.

In these challenging times, we offer our prayers and solidarity to the people of Malawi. Every hardship is followed by ease, and a time will come when we will all smile again. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.

You can watch the ‘Mvula’ music video here: