Zambian music duo 4 Na 5 come through with “Balupwa,” produced by 3P, and the whole record is a shoutout to the friends who never switch up.
“Balupwa” celebrates loyalty in its purest form – the kind of friendship that stays solid through every high and low, not just when things are easy. 4 Na 5 build the entire song around that idea: sometimes the family you choose carries just as much weight as the family you were born into.
The lyrics don’t get complicated about it. This is a straightforward tribute to the real ones, the people who stood by them through difficult moments and stayed exactly the same when circumstances got hard. That kind of gratitude, put directly into song, resonates because most people can name someone who fits that description.
Director Gamzy 23 handles the official video, adding a visual layer that brings the warmth of the record to life. The lively energy running through both the song and the visuals matches the celebratory tone perfectly – this isn’t a heavy, reflective record, it’s an uplifting one built for appreciation rather than nostalgia.
For a duo working with producer 3P, “Balupwa” lands as a genuine, heartfelt anthem rather than a manufactured feel-good single. It speaks to something real in Zambian friendship culture, and that authenticity is exactly what gives the song its staying power.
Stream “Balupwa” and tell us – who’s the friend that never switched up on you?
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