The word "Bwana" means "sir" or "boss" in Swahili, used here by Rita as a tongue-in-cheek term of endearment for the object of her affection. Listen & Watch: Watch the original clip on YouTube . Stream the full Flerte Fatal album on Spotify .
If you grew up with the vibrant sounds of 80s Brazilian music, you likely have the chorus of permanently etched in your memory. Released as a standout track on the 1987 album Flerte Fatal (Fatal Flirtation), this song captures Rita Lee at her most playful and irreverent. The Sound of '87 RITA LEE BWANA 1987 ( Video Original )
The track features Lincoln Olivetti on drums and synth bass, with a notable guitar performance by Sérgio Dias Baptista , Rita’s former bandmate from Os Mutantes. The word "Bwana" means "sir" or "boss" in