'As the first born to Nomcebo Philile Queeneth Nkwanyana it is a well known reality that I have to be protected and loved by my mother.

'Nguni' is a direct translation of the word 'shield'. This song is an expression of the role she played in my upbringing, being my protector.

'Paradox' means a statement or proposition which, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems logically unacceptable or self-contradictory. In this song I express that although I am her son I believe it's time for the roles to be flipped, and for me to start being her protector.

'Philile' is named after my mother.' - THABISOMBATHA