By Rahim Abdul
A newly released supporters’ anthem for Ekhaya FC, performed by local artist Shano Indix featuring Mfumu Hyphen, has stirred conversations among fans and football circles.
The song’s lyrics highlight Ekhaya FC’s refusal to bow down or surrender “when it comes to defending their pride on the pitch.”
It carries a strong message of resilience and team spirit, meant to rally supporters during matches.
However, some fans have pointed out that the new anthem bears striking similarities to the Civil Service United supporters’ song.
Both songs share a comparable rhythm and theme with Civil Service United’s version also centered on the message of “never backing down(zowalirana).”
While the Civil Service United song has minor differences in lyrical details, the core message is almost identical.
The new Ekhaya FC anthem was produced by Tricky Beats, but several Ekhaya supporters insist the melody and composition are virtually the same as the Civil Service United version, claiming that “nothing much has changed apart from the name of the team mentioned in the lyrics.”
Football fans on social media are now debating whether this is a case of inspiration, coincidence, or outright copying with some defending the track as a common style in Malawian football chants, while others call for more originality in team anthems.
