Australia based songwriter Beckah Amani has shared her new single 'Lebeka Leka'.
The artist has Tanzanian heritage, and was born in the country before relocating with her family to Australia.
'Lebeka Leka' is a highly personal song, one that delves into family history, and inter-generational support systems.
The title actually refers to a familial name, with Beckah commenting: “My mum calls me Lebeka because that’s how you pronounce my given name Rebeca in my language Kirundi, she always says 'lebeka leka’ which means ‘Rebeca, let go’. I was particularly thinking about fear, how we often get so caught up in it that it kind of distorts everything that we want.”
Snap Factory directed the clip, which places 'Lebeka Leka' in its sentimental context. She says…
“I wanted to create a visual push and pull between my fears, how they distort my safe places, my dreams and warm moments with my loved ones. I wanted the music video to show how it's the interaction with family and friends that override the presence, weight and pull of these fears; because their voices are the ones that truly matter.”
Beckah continues: “Music began with family for me. It was so special and emotional to have them be a part of the music video and to film on location at my family's farm as well as my family friends’ farm. The filming process felt like a big hug from the most important people in my life. ‘Lebeka Leka’ is a love letter to all the people in our lives that make living worth it. Reminding us to remember what is truly important.”
Tune in now.
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