Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about the inspirational song "Na Gode" by Nigerian Afro-Pop performers Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo.
Part II features the official YouTube Swahili version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode".
This post also includes selected comments from that video's discussion thread and from the official YouTube video's discussion thread that focus on how this song and other Yemi Alade songs serve as evidence of and impetus for African unity.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-inspirational-nigerian-song-na-gode.html for Part I of this series. Part I showcases the official video for the original version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode", featuring Selebobo. This post also includes three versions of the lyrics for "Ha Gode", the original lyrics (in Hausa, Nigerian Pidgin English, and Igbo), standard English lyrics (posted by a commenter on the official YouTube video's discussion thread), and Swahili lyrics.
That post also includes a few selected general comments about this song from the discussion thread for this video and the discussion thread for the official video for the Swahili version of this song.
Part II features the official YouTube Swahili version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode".
This post also includes selected comments from that video's discussion thread and from the official YouTube video's discussion thread that focus on how this song and other Yemi Alade songs serve as evidence of and impetus for African unity. In addition, this post includes some comments about celebrating their Africanness from people from the Black African Diaspora throughout the world.
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The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, inspirational, linguistics, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Yemi Alade, Selebobo, and all those who were associated with this song and video. Thanks also to the transcriber of the versions of this song and thanks to the publishers of these videos.
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Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAPEntGix4M for the YouTube video Yemi Alade - Africa (Official Video) ft. Sauti Sol. Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afro-Pop (Afrobeats) singer and Sauti Sol is a Kenyan Afropops singing group.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO - Yemi Alade - Na Gode (Swahili Version Official Video)
YemiAladeVEVO, Published on Jan 24, 2016
"Effyzzie Music Group presents the music video for the Swahili version of Yemi Alade's hit single "Na Gode".
The clip of the Selebobo produced thankful anthem was created due the popular demand of it by East African music lovers and fans. The track will be housed on Yemi Alade's sophomore album titled "Mama Africa".
Directed by Paul Gambit.
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Statistics for this YouTube video (as of November 8, 2017 (at 1:30AM EST)
total views - 4,678,873
total likes (thumbs up) - 27K
total dislikes (thumbs down) -1K
total number of comments - 2,440
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COMMENTS ABOUT AFRICAN UNITY IN THE VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD FOR YEMI ALADE'S SONG "NA GODE" (Swahili Version)
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_7fy-UiHfM
2016
1. Blaise
"Yemi Alade is one of the most talented female musician in Nigeria, always bringing unity to we African while some other musician are busy trying to imitate Americans and Europeans and other culture.
#Respect"
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2. abdiwali adan
"I love you My African people"
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3. Lawlahdey
"she's distinct! she knows how to bring Africans together, can u imagine an artiste trying all languages to bring all in unity😍..I love Yemi Alade! End of story😘"
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4. Safiya Ummi
"+Lawlahdey very true, we should unite rather than divide though we have many differences; we are still one Africa, that way we can build the Continent and make it a better place."
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5. Chrispine Ouma
"while African leaders bicker and bi&ch* the artists are uniting the continent from the west to the east"
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The complete spelling word is used for this word in that discussion thread.
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6. Leon X
"Am from Cape Verde(West Africa)and i love this song.Don't understand it but listen to it everyday.Love this SongLove To My African Brothers&Sisters☆"
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7. PrettyAbby Jean
"I'm not African but I'm Haitian girl and I proud of me cause I'm black. Africa! !! Its our soul!"
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8. Winnie Favor
"am kenyan ..Africa is more than colour. ..together we stand"
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9. Masaba Masaba
"+Winnie Favor Nice Nice Winnie One Love Africa"
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10. Praise Onaturals
"+PrettyAbby Jean I Love You All Africa is Indeed Our Soul!"
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11. Nyabyenda Jean Paul
"Hey you can not imagine how I liked the music good message Swahili Nzuri.I played the song ten times. I am in Rwanda but there should no border for Africans we are brothers and sisters? isn't it? thanks again my sister!"
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12. chris maloney
"+Sam Mungai you Kenyans should thank us " NIGERIANS " for making this replicate in Swahili, not telling the world how u proud to be an African..."
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13. Ice Ada
"+chris maloney YOu are the perfect picture of a fool. That wasn't an insult, it is merely my opinion. So on the one hand, there are hardworking Nigerians like Yemi, who believe in the spirit of Africa and would go to any lengths including learning various languages just to bring about a universality of all African brethren, than on the other hand, there are people like you, spreading hate and disunity and trying desperately to cast Nigeria in a bad limelight. I have only one advice for you... GO TO SCHOOL!!! or better still just read a book. Let me take this time out to apologize to all Kenyans who have been offended by this post. Not all NIGERIANS are idiots."
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14. Glo M
"yEMI ALADE reminds me of Late Mama Miriam Makebe. Musical Diversity. Representing Mama Africa in all its splendour. Keep it Up Malaika."
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15. Molyne Hazinah
"yemi alade...i applaud you...you sing as a swahili speaker...proudly african born nigerian singing kenyan..."
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16. Astemhat
"Say you are Continental African to be Precise.The other blacks are Diasporic Africans.Hope that helps!"
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2017
17. Sandralinabeauty Sandralinabeauty
"Shout out to all my Africans brothers and sisters 🙌🏾✊🏾❤"
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18. nauta tobias
"love this African queen , she make me proud of my root , afrikan spirit i feel it , Afrika is everything
much love from Namibia , keep it up .
wind of change , the Afrika shining"
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19. mike askme
"African American here, and even though i dont understand the words, i feel the beat, the words in my soul. Love my African brothers and sisters no matter where they are at in this sick world. Peace and One Love."
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20. chris _theconcious one
"Such a beautiful song. Such beautiful people. As a Black American this songs reinforces my desire to visit the motherland"
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21. Seth Adams
"this lady deserves a peace award,she connects the continent into one"
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22. Rita Mutua
"gal can sing swahili like an east african. !!! Unite the continents with music.....l. Black gal magic ;-)"
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23. winfray sango
"I love because it makes us one,it reminds me o f those days that Africans struggled for a common goal.other ther follw,yemi is no one.she joins Aafricans."
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24. mali idris
"im morrocan and love my african ppl"
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25. Diamond Fox
"I am where Yemi Alade came from. I am Nigerian. I love the lord and my family and most importantly, AFRICA! May god be with you all. :)"
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COMMENTS ABOUT AFRICAN UNITY IN THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR YEMI ALADE'S SONG "NA GODE"
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dqVuHmj5k
2016
1. Wandeti Kassaja
"I am from Tanzania and Yemi's songs are very popular here but nagode and nagode swahili version are songs we always play more often especially on special occassions like weddings etc
It feels great to see how this big continent can be united by something wonderful like this!"
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2. daysis fuentes
"I love this song I'm proud to be Afro Cuban !! Africa en mi"
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3. Maureen Munge
"is it really neccessary to specify whether its a Nigerian music, Camerounian or Ghanian? dont think so. we all are Africans. its not because nigerian music is becoming more popular now in Africa and beyond that we need that separation. yemi alade, tiwa savage, etc when they go out of Africa for a show or any other thing they represent Africa not just Nigeria guys. i just love this song alot because it goes along with my passion. nice work yemi/selebobo."
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4. Asedri Amin
"While subshaharan African countries have different levels of cultural advancement, there is no doubt that a lot of Subshaharan countries promote and advocate the advancement of Subshaharan cultures regardless of what country it comes from.
Case in point, Yemi becomes popular in Africa after Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Ghana went viral with her song Johnny, it was already popular in these subshaharan countries way before the video of Johnny song was realised.
My point is one successful subshaharan country becomes the pride of all other subshaharan countries, "one subshaharan Africa indivisible".
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5. C Will
"I don't like the term sub-saharan, what does it even mean. Its are redicilous divide that European colonizers invented. A dividence that shouldn't even be in Africa. Lets refer to Africa based on the region call it West Arica, Central Africa, North Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa."
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6. Nefertiti QueenOfEgypt
"There is no such thing as a Sub-sahara Africa ! Africa is one land mass with many Ethnic groups there are what you call " Pure Africans " in North Africa not all are mixed or Arab ! plus Arab is not a race it's a cultural Ethnicity. Also, Somali, Ethopia, Eratrea and Djibouti is in what Europeans like to call sub-sahara Africa they are black but they don't fit the non-African myth of the true black most of us are not mixed like whites always claim without knowing us. Also Sudan, Chad, Mali, Niger, Maurtiania and Northern Nigeria and Burkina Faso all seat longitudinal in Al-Sahara with Millions of people living there ! ! ! ! Therfore, we real Africans don't need to call ourselves Sub-Saharan since there is no such thing ! ! ! ! Only in the european mind ! ! ! !"
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7. Tropical Citizen
"+Love last forever, subshaharan Africans simply means Africans who are partially or fully south of Sahara, North African Arabs allied with Arab world and they are considered part of Arab world not Africa."
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8. C Will
"+Tropical Citizen we know what it means that was not the discussion, the discussion is about how Africans are no sub to anything and that the term is offensive. We shouldn't use the term, beside the fact that the term is flawed. The Arab world is not a continent, just so you know."
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9. hannah60000 (2017)
"Um Africa is split into 5 regions: North, West, East, Central, and Southern regions.
If you mean black Africa by your use of "subsaharan" Africa then black folks are native across [t]he continent, yes black ingenious ethnic groups in the North too.
Of course we support one another, we come from a same root, although we have diverse cultures within and between our nations!"
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10. Mariivoire (2017)
"Asedri Amin As Africans, we should always support each other. #ProudToBeAfrican
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These selected comments are part of a long sub-thread. Most of the commenters in that sub-thread rejected the term "sub-Sahara".
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11. Lorriane ebrunie
"alright guys, we'll be in 2016 soon. you should've learned by now that Africa is the most diverse continent on earth. As we step in 2016 I don't want to see anymore "African music" but rather " Nigerian music" on Nigerian music video because African music doesn't all sound the same. so please try your best to refrain from using the term African when referring a single country of the continent."
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12. ChickAboutTown.com - Living & Lifestyle in East Africa
"+Lorriane ebrunie Yeah, you do you and we'll do we. Go ahead and preach separateness if you want, I'd much rather preach our similarities not our differences because that's my experience as a Tanzanian'/Ugandan who grew up in the Ivory Coast and lived long periods in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda having also been to 9 other African countries."
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These two comments are part of a relatively long sub-thread from this discussion. Most of the commenters indicated that they like the term "African music" as it demonstrates African unity.
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13. murielle salvador
"i don't know why i love nigerian too much like this though i'm ivorian,anyways na the same Africa.i think na naija i go marry ooooo make una keep a black fine bobo for me there abeg"
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Nigerian commenters complimented this commenter from The Ivory Coast for her command of Nigerian Pidgin English. The commenter wrote that she learned Nigerian Pidgin English from her friends and the movies."
I'm learning some Nigerian Pidgin English terms from the internet. Here's what I believe is the standard English "translation" for amurielle salvador's comment [Additions and corrections are welcome]
"I don't know why I love Nigerians so much like this although I'm Ivorian. Anyway, it's the same Africa (no matter where you come from). What I really think is that I'm going to marry a Nigerian. Please keep a fine, hip Black man for me there."
Btw, in response to one commenter who complimented her for how well she expressed herself in Nigerian Pidgin, murielle salvador wrote in 2017:
14. "Thanks that shows how i love una lol.one love"
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"One love" is a frequently used as a ending tag in this and other contemporary African music discussion threads. That phrase originated as a title of one of Reggae superstar Bog Marley's records.
This comment was written in 2017 in response to murielle's salvador's comment about wanting to marry a Nigerian man:
15. burlhorse89
"marry a nigerian because of the music??you can get the music on spotify now.lol"
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And that comment prompted this one:
15. FroMaestro (2017)
"^ ded. lolol"
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“ded” ("dead”) is an African American Vernacular English originated term that means that what was written was so funny that the person figuratively died laughing.
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2017
16. MYCA
"YEMI is beyond talented!!! She is just too much ooo. She can sing, definitely dances very well and fashion wise she is an African diva. Her choices of styles and dresses is sooo unique and she is one of the very few African artists who promote our African wear through her music. God Bless her and her music career!"
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“Too much” = means "very good" ; The Nigerian Yoruba language and Pidgin English use of one or more "o"[s further emphasize that statement.
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17. Carol-anne Francis
"I live In France, I'm from Guyane and if I were rich I would pay millions to know where my ancestors come from in africa so sad I didn't grow up In african culture"
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18. Quinta Brown Deriona
"eriona
Ehmm...
U dont need millions actually... CHeck ancestry.com
U r welcomed :)"
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19. ik ben chadia
"Here a north african in love with this!!!"
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20. Stephania Pierre
"I am from Haiti and we are very proud of our African roots, but looking at Yemi Alade makes me even more proud of my African Ancestors. I wish to transmit this pride to my future kids"
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21. konjo melat
"Ethiopian but always in love with west African music."
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22. serikpa Bruno Djatchi
"Bonjour à la galaxy Africaine mais en particulier à la jeunesse NIGERIANE et à sa tête les jeunes Loups comme Flovour, Yemi Alade et autres. Pour moi le meneur du groupe reste Flovour et je voudrais ici lui dire un grand merci. Je suis de la Côte D'ivoire et je vis à Paris mais ces derniers temps, la musique NIGERIANE reste la Meilleure. Bravo mes jeunes frères et bonne continuation à vous tous."
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Google translate from French to English
"ello to the African galaxy but in particular to the NIGERIAN youth and to its head the young Wolves like Flovour, Yemi Alade and others. For me the leader of the group remains Flovour and I would like to say a big thank you to him. I'm from Ivory Coast and I live in Paris but lately, NIGERIANE music remains the Best. Congratulations my young brothers and good luck to you all."
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23.Ryan Rock
"All the way in the Caribbean and loving this song.........one day I shall visit the Motherland"
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24 Alpha Savage
"I'm a proud South African American...........My fellow African American, Jamaican,Haitian,European Africans and fellow Africans born in the continent, let's all unite."
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25. Keisha Blocker
"As a black American I have such an appreciation for African music and the many cultures. Having little to no connection with my ancestry this makes me feel closer. Thank you for such beautiful music. I may not always understand the words but I feel a stirring in my soul when I listen."
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
The Inspirational Nigerian Song "Na Gode" ("Thank You") by Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo- (with the official YouTube video & three versions of this song's lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series about the inspirational song "Na Gode" by Nigerian Afro-Pop performers Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo.
Part I showcases the official video for the original version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode", featuring Selebobo. This post also includes three versions of the lyrics for "Ha Gode", the original lyrics (in Hausa, Nigerian Pidgin English, and Igbo), standard English lyrics (posted by a commenter on the official YouTube video's discussion thread), and Swahili lyrics.
This post also includes a few selected general comments about this song from the discussion thread for this video and the discussion thread for the official video for the Swahili version of this song.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/11/comments-about-african-unity-in.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II features the official YouTube Swahili version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode".
That post also includes selected comments from that video's discussion thread and from the official YouTube video's discussion thread that focus on how this song and other Yemi Alade songs serve as evidence of and impetus for African unity.
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The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, inspirational, linguistics, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Yemi Alade, Selebobo, and all those who were associated with this song and video. Thanks also to the transcriber of the versions of this song and thanks to the publishers of these videos.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO - Yemi Alade - Na Gode (Official Video) ft. Selebobo
YemiAladeVEVO, Published on Nov 4, 2015
Yemi Alade finally premieres the music video for her smash hit "Na Gode" featuring Selebobo.
The gratitude preaching "Na Gode" is produced by the track's guest vocalist, and serves as the first and lead single of Yemi Alade's sophomore album christened "Mama Africa".
Special thanks to the National Commission of Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Nikki Laoye (Founder, Angel 4 Life Foundation/Celebrity Voice for NCFRMI South/West Zone), Mrs. Essien (Director of IDPs, NCFRMI), Hajia Aisha Ibrahim (Deputy Director of Refugees and Immigration Issues) and all the staff and members of the NCFRMI for making this a reality.
Directed by Paul Gambit.
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Statistics for this YouTube video (as of November 7, 2017 (at 5:45 PM EST)
total views - 15,186,314
total likes (thumbs up) - 62K
total dislikes (thumbs down) -2K
total number of comments - 3, 303
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NA GODE (Hausa, Pidgin English, and Igbo languages lyrics)
(writer- Yemi Alade)
Eh eh oh oh, oh oh Sugar!!!
Baba I thank You, Oluwa Na Gode o
Yemi Alade iye eh eh
Selebobo dey hia o!
Chineke Na Gode o
Person wey hustle suppose to chop
E supposed to pop, e suppose to chill ebelebe
Person wey work suppose to dance, e suppose to rock
E suppose to flex ebelebe iye eh eh
But don’t you forget iyo say no be by might iyo,
Always be thankful o Oluwa Na Gode o
Brother no be crime iyo to spend your money,
But always be thankful o maka ife adigo mma oh.
Even if you no get iyo, no get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Oluwa Na Gode o
And if you too get iyo, too get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you (Daalu), Chineke Na Gode!
[Selebobo:]
Selebobo o!
Person wey drive suppose to park, e no suppose to lack
Suppose to pack money ebelebe
Imana onye Na-Agba mbo suppose to hammer, e suppose to hammer o,
E suppose to make am o ebelebe iya eh
But never forget iyo say no be by might iyo always be thankful
Oluwa Na Gode, sister no be crime iyo to spend your money
But always be thankful o Maka n'ife adigo mma oh!
Even if you no get iyo, no get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Oluwa Na Gode
And if you too get iyo, too get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Chineke Na Gode
Pop Rosé, no more enemy iye eh eh
Pop champagne, no more complain eh
If you dey live for Lekki or you dey live for shitta o
Make you dey pop anything, cos all na popping
We rocking Versace, we driving Ferrari
We cruising Bugatti o, forever and ever o
We going higher o, we no go retire o
We getting paper o, this is my desire o
Even if you no get iyo, no get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Oluwa Na Gode
And if you too get iyo, too get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you (Yo waa), Chineke Na Gode.
[x3]
Eshe Baba, Eshe Baba
Yemi Alade iye eh eh
Selebobo dey hia o!
Chineke Na Gode o!!!
From https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/yemialade/nagode.html
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NA GODE (English version)
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dqVuHmj5k comment posted by , 2017 in the discussion thread for the official YouTube video of Yemi Alade's
"Na Gode" featuring Selebobo
Background for this translation: Another commenter in the discussion thread responds to a request for this song's lyrics by sharing the azlyrics.com link given above. Anime Pops! then writes the following comments:
Anime Pops! (2017)
"That isn't the translation. +Amin I'll do it for you. and also +Sara Kimo I am a girl."
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Anime Pops! (2017)
Selebobo is the man she sings with.
Ok I'll translate:
Daddy, I thank you, God thank you.
Selebobo is here!
God thank you.
The person that is hustling is supposed to chop, he's supposed to pop, he's supposed to chill (ebelebe).
(Same verse but with different words)
But don't you forget, it's not a might
Always be thankful, God thank you
Brother it's not a crime, to spend your money
But always be thankful, for serving folks good.
Chorus;
Even if you don't have anything, don't have anything never forget to say
Daddy I thank you, God thank you.
Even if you do have, even have never forget to say Daddy I thank you, God thank you.
The person who is driving is supposed to drive, he's not supposed to lack, he's supposed to pack money (ebelebe)
Imana who tries is supposed to hammer, he's supposed to hammer, he's supposed to make it (ebelebe)
(Same line in verse 1)
(Same in verse 1)
Pop Rose, no more enemy
Pop champagne, no more complain
If you are very lucky, or you are not lucky
Pop anything, because everything is all about celebrating
We're rocking Versace, driving Ferrari
cruising Bugatti, forever and ever
We're going higher, we won't retire
We're getting paper, this is my desire
(Chorus x3)
Yes Daddy, Yes Daddy
Yemi Alade
Selebobo is here
God thank you!! "
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In the United States, standard English speakers use the referent "Father" instead of "Daddy" or "Papa".
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NA GODE (Swahili version)
(writer Yemi Alade)
Papa asante, kweli we ni mungu
Yemi Alade!
Papa asante, kweli we ni mungu
Kama unahusulela lazima utulie
Ujivunie, ubang'aize eh
Baada ya kazi lazima utafute
Uburudike, jiachilie eh
Ila usisahau ooh, si kwa nguvu zakoo
Sema asante, kweli ye ni mungu
Tena si ya hatia ooh, to spend yo money
Sema asante, kweli ye ni munguu
Hata ukikosa ukikosa ukikosa eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Na ukipata, ukipata, ukipata eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Naziwe drive is suppose to park
is no suppose to lack
is suppose to pack money ebelebe
Imana onye Na-Agba mbo is suppose to hammer,
is suppose to hammer oh
is suppose to make am o ebelebe iya eh
Ila usisahau ooh, si kwa nguvu zakoo
Sema asante, kweli ye ni mungu
Tena si ya hatia ooh, to spend yo money
Sema asante, kweli ye ni munguu
Hata ukikosa ukikosa ukikosa eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Na ukipata, ukipata, ukipata eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Pop Rosé, no more enemy iye eh eh
Pop champagne, no more complaining eh
If you de live for Kenya ooh, or anywhere in Africa eeh
Make you dey pop anything, cos all na popping
We driving Ferrari oh, cruising Bugatti oh
We rocking Versace oh, forever and ever eh
We going higher oh, we no go retire oh
We getting paper oh, this is my desire eh
Hata ukikosa ukikosa ukikosa eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Na ukipata, ukipata, ukipata eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Ni mungu eh
Yemi Alade
Merci beaucoup bien!
From http://lyricstranslate.com/en/yemi-alade-na-gode-swahili-version-lyrics.html
Artist: Yemi Alade (Yemi Eberechi Alade)
Album: Mama Africa (The Diary of An African Woman)
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SELECTED COMMENTS ABOUT YEMI ALADE'S "NA GODE" (discussion thread for the official YouTube version)
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dqVuHmj5k
2016
1. Adele Hector
"Na Gode is thank you in the Hausa language. I am Hausa so I know everything she is saying and that is the only Hausa included really. Hope that helps answer your question. 👍🏻"
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2017
2. kiki Viki Miss UNIVERSE
"I'm Haitian i'm in love with African music can somebody tell me what chineke, olouwe Na Gode mean please. Sorry if i don't write them correctly."
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3. The Observer
"Chineke is from the Igbo ethnic nationality from Nigeria, means God
Na Gode is from the Hausa/Fulani ethnic nationality from Nigeria, means Thank you.
Oluwa is from the Yoruba ethnic nationality from Nigeria, means God as well.
Basically, she is grateful to God for she has achieved, and that regardless of whatever your situation one finds him/herself, you should always be grateful to God.
Cheers :)"
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4. Andreline MKS
"gode means god?"
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5. Samuel kings
"Andreline MKS gods means "Thank you" , Oluwa is a Yoruba language which means "God", so the line says Thank you God"
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6. Abdullahi Adamu
"It's a combination of all Major Nigerian languages(Hausa,Yoruba and Igbo) with Nigerian Pidgin English. Very few Nigerian musicians sing in a single language, its always a buffet of languages”
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SELECTED COMMENTS ABOUT YEMI ALADE'S "NA GODE" (discussion thread for the YouTube official video [Swahili version]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_7fy-UiHfM
2016
Zuhkey
"For my dear friends who don't know the meaning of the song, I'll try to translate the chorus part (I'm not that fluent in swahili)
"Even if you miss it, say Asante (thank you) , truly you are God.
Even if you get it, say thank you, truly you are God" ❤"
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joan kinyua
"Say thanks to God whether you get what you want at the end of the day or not because He is God!"
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2017
Alexandra Onwualu
"In Hausa/fulani Language "Na Gode means Thank you""
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BISEKO BERNARD
"Moha M. Iam Tanzania "Ahsante" in swahili which is "Nagode" in your language means the same. So the phrase oluwa Nagode is ahsante Mungu."
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This comment was written in response to a request for information about the meaning of the song from Moha M. "Ashante" is usually given in English as "asante". The English translation for "asante" is "thank you".
Here's information about the word "Mungu" from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulungu:
"Mulungu (also spelled Murungu, Mlungu, and in other variants[1]) is a common name of the creator deity in a number of Bantu languages and cultures over East and Central Africa.[2][3][4] This includes the Nyamwezi, Shambaa, Kamba, Sukuma, Rufiji, Turu, and Kikuyu cultures.[3][3][5] Today, the name "Mulungu" is also often used to refer to the Christian or Islamic God. The Swahili word for God, "Mungu", is a contraction of the original form "Mulungu", which still appears in Swahili manuscripts of the 18th Century.[1]"
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This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series about the inspirational song "Na Gode" by Nigerian Afro-Pop performers Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo.
Part I showcases the official video for the original version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode", featuring Selebobo. This post also includes three versions of the lyrics for "Ha Gode", the original lyrics (in Hausa, Nigerian Pidgin English, and Igbo), standard English lyrics (posted by a commenter on the official YouTube video's discussion thread), and Swahili lyrics.
This post also includes a few selected general comments about this song from the discussion thread for this video and the discussion thread for the official video for the Swahili version of this song.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/11/comments-about-african-unity-in.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II features the official YouTube Swahili version of Yemi Alade's "Na Gode".
That post also includes selected comments from that video's discussion thread and from the official YouTube video's discussion thread that focus on how this song and other Yemi Alade songs serve as evidence of and impetus for African unity.
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The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, inspirational, linguistics, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Yemi Alade, Selebobo, and all those who were associated with this song and video. Thanks also to the transcriber of the versions of this song and thanks to the publishers of these videos.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO - Yemi Alade - Na Gode (Official Video) ft. Selebobo
YemiAladeVEVO, Published on Nov 4, 2015
Yemi Alade finally premieres the music video for her smash hit "Na Gode" featuring Selebobo.
The gratitude preaching "Na Gode" is produced by the track's guest vocalist, and serves as the first and lead single of Yemi Alade's sophomore album christened "Mama Africa".
Special thanks to the National Commission of Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Nikki Laoye (Founder, Angel 4 Life Foundation/Celebrity Voice for NCFRMI South/West Zone), Mrs. Essien (Director of IDPs, NCFRMI), Hajia Aisha Ibrahim (Deputy Director of Refugees and Immigration Issues) and all the staff and members of the NCFRMI for making this a reality.
Directed by Paul Gambit.
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Statistics for this YouTube video (as of November 7, 2017 (at 5:45 PM EST)
total views - 15,186,314
total likes (thumbs up) - 62K
total dislikes (thumbs down) -2K
total number of comments - 3, 303
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NA GODE (Hausa, Pidgin English, and Igbo languages lyrics)
(writer- Yemi Alade)
Eh eh oh oh, oh oh Sugar!!!
Baba I thank You, Oluwa Na Gode o
Yemi Alade iye eh eh
Selebobo dey hia o!
Chineke Na Gode o
Person wey hustle suppose to chop
E supposed to pop, e suppose to chill ebelebe
Person wey work suppose to dance, e suppose to rock
E suppose to flex ebelebe iye eh eh
But don’t you forget iyo say no be by might iyo,
Always be thankful o Oluwa Na Gode o
Brother no be crime iyo to spend your money,
But always be thankful o maka ife adigo mma oh.
Even if you no get iyo, no get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Oluwa Na Gode o
And if you too get iyo, too get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you (Daalu), Chineke Na Gode!
[Selebobo:]
Selebobo o!
Person wey drive suppose to park, e no suppose to lack
Suppose to pack money ebelebe
Imana onye Na-Agba mbo suppose to hammer, e suppose to hammer o,
E suppose to make am o ebelebe iya eh
But never forget iyo say no be by might iyo always be thankful
Oluwa Na Gode, sister no be crime iyo to spend your money
But always be thankful o Maka n'ife adigo mma oh!
Even if you no get iyo, no get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Oluwa Na Gode
And if you too get iyo, too get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Chineke Na Gode
Pop Rosé, no more enemy iye eh eh
Pop champagne, no more complain eh
If you dey live for Lekki or you dey live for shitta o
Make you dey pop anything, cos all na popping
We rocking Versace, we driving Ferrari
We cruising Bugatti o, forever and ever o
We going higher o, we no go retire o
We getting paper o, this is my desire o
Even if you no get iyo, no get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you, Oluwa Na Gode
And if you too get iyo, too get iyo never forget to say
Baba I thank you (Yo waa), Chineke Na Gode.
[x3]
Eshe Baba, Eshe Baba
Yemi Alade iye eh eh
Selebobo dey hia o!
Chineke Na Gode o!!!
From https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/yemialade/nagode.html
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NA GODE (English version)
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dqVuHmj5k comment posted by , 2017 in the discussion thread for the official YouTube video of Yemi Alade's
"Na Gode" featuring Selebobo
Background for this translation: Another commenter in the discussion thread responds to a request for this song's lyrics by sharing the azlyrics.com link given above. Anime Pops! then writes the following comments:
Anime Pops! (2017)
"That isn't the translation. +Amin I'll do it for you. and also +Sara Kimo I am a girl."
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Anime Pops! (2017)
Selebobo is the man she sings with.
Ok I'll translate:
Daddy, I thank you, God thank you.
Selebobo is here!
God thank you.
The person that is hustling is supposed to chop, he's supposed to pop, he's supposed to chill (ebelebe).
(Same verse but with different words)
But don't you forget, it's not a might
Always be thankful, God thank you
Brother it's not a crime, to spend your money
But always be thankful, for serving folks good.
Chorus;
Even if you don't have anything, don't have anything never forget to say
Daddy I thank you, God thank you.
Even if you do have, even have never forget to say Daddy I thank you, God thank you.
The person who is driving is supposed to drive, he's not supposed to lack, he's supposed to pack money (ebelebe)
Imana who tries is supposed to hammer, he's supposed to hammer, he's supposed to make it (ebelebe)
(Same line in verse 1)
(Same in verse 1)
Pop Rose, no more enemy
Pop champagne, no more complain
If you are very lucky, or you are not lucky
Pop anything, because everything is all about celebrating
We're rocking Versace, driving Ferrari
cruising Bugatti, forever and ever
We're going higher, we won't retire
We're getting paper, this is my desire
(Chorus x3)
Yes Daddy, Yes Daddy
Yemi Alade
Selebobo is here
God thank you!! "
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In the United States, standard English speakers use the referent "Father" instead of "Daddy" or "Papa".
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NA GODE (Swahili version)
(writer Yemi Alade)
Papa asante, kweli we ni mungu
Yemi Alade!
Papa asante, kweli we ni mungu
Kama unahusulela lazima utulie
Ujivunie, ubang'aize eh
Baada ya kazi lazima utafute
Uburudike, jiachilie eh
Ila usisahau ooh, si kwa nguvu zakoo
Sema asante, kweli ye ni mungu
Tena si ya hatia ooh, to spend yo money
Sema asante, kweli ye ni munguu
Hata ukikosa ukikosa ukikosa eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Na ukipata, ukipata, ukipata eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Naziwe drive is suppose to park
is no suppose to lack
is suppose to pack money ebelebe
Imana onye Na-Agba mbo is suppose to hammer,
is suppose to hammer oh
is suppose to make am o ebelebe iya eh
Ila usisahau ooh, si kwa nguvu zakoo
Sema asante, kweli ye ni mungu
Tena si ya hatia ooh, to spend yo money
Sema asante, kweli ye ni munguu
Hata ukikosa ukikosa ukikosa eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Na ukipata, ukipata, ukipata eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Pop Rosé, no more enemy iye eh eh
Pop champagne, no more complaining eh
If you de live for Kenya ooh, or anywhere in Africa eeh
Make you dey pop anything, cos all na popping
We driving Ferrari oh, cruising Bugatti oh
We rocking Versace oh, forever and ever eh
We going higher oh, we no go retire oh
We getting paper oh, this is my desire eh
Hata ukikosa ukikosa ukikosa eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Na ukipata, ukipata, ukipata eh
Sema asante, kweli we ni mungu
Ni mungu eh
Yemi Alade
Merci beaucoup bien!
From http://lyricstranslate.com/en/yemi-alade-na-gode-swahili-version-lyrics.html
Artist: Yemi Alade (Yemi Eberechi Alade)
Album: Mama Africa (The Diary of An African Woman)
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SELECTED COMMENTS ABOUT YEMI ALADE'S "NA GODE" (discussion thread for the official YouTube version)
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dqVuHmj5k
2016
1. Adele Hector
"Na Gode is thank you in the Hausa language. I am Hausa so I know everything she is saying and that is the only Hausa included really. Hope that helps answer your question. 👍🏻"
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2017
2. kiki Viki Miss UNIVERSE
"I'm Haitian i'm in love with African music can somebody tell me what chineke, olouwe Na Gode mean please. Sorry if i don't write them correctly."
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Reply
3. The Observer
"Chineke is from the Igbo ethnic nationality from Nigeria, means God
Na Gode is from the Hausa/Fulani ethnic nationality from Nigeria, means Thank you.
Oluwa is from the Yoruba ethnic nationality from Nigeria, means God as well.
Basically, she is grateful to God for she has achieved, and that regardless of whatever your situation one finds him/herself, you should always be grateful to God.
Cheers :)"
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4. Andreline MKS
"gode means god?"
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Reply
5. Samuel kings
"Andreline MKS gods means "Thank you" , Oluwa is a Yoruba language which means "God", so the line says Thank you God"
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6. Abdullahi Adamu
"It's a combination of all Major Nigerian languages(Hausa,Yoruba and Igbo) with Nigerian Pidgin English. Very few Nigerian musicians sing in a single language, its always a buffet of languages”
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SELECTED COMMENTS ABOUT YEMI ALADE'S "NA GODE" (discussion thread for the YouTube official video [Swahili version]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_7fy-UiHfM
2016
Zuhkey
"For my dear friends who don't know the meaning of the song, I'll try to translate the chorus part (I'm not that fluent in swahili)
"Even if you miss it, say Asante (thank you) , truly you are God.
Even if you get it, say thank you, truly you are God" ❤"
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joan kinyua
"Say thanks to God whether you get what you want at the end of the day or not because He is God!"
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2017
Alexandra Onwualu
"In Hausa/fulani Language "Na Gode means Thank you""
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BISEKO BERNARD
"Moha M. Iam Tanzania "Ahsante" in swahili which is "Nagode" in your language means the same. So the phrase oluwa Nagode is ahsante Mungu."
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This comment was written in response to a request for information about the meaning of the song from Moha M. "Ashante" is usually given in English as "asante". The English translation for "asante" is "thank you".
Here's information about the word "Mungu" from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulungu:
"Mulungu (also spelled Murungu, Mlungu, and in other variants[1]) is a common name of the creator deity in a number of Bantu languages and cultures over East and Central Africa.[2][3][4] This includes the Nyamwezi, Shambaa, Kamba, Sukuma, Rufiji, Turu, and Kikuyu cultures.[3][3][5] Today, the name "Mulungu" is also often used to refer to the Christian or Islamic God. The Swahili word for God, "Mungu", is a contraction of the original form "Mulungu", which still appears in Swahili manuscripts of the 18th Century.[1]"
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
Five Examples Of The KiSwahili song "Baba Yetu" ("The Lord's Prayer)
Edited by Azizi Powell
Updated: November 17, 2019: title change & unavailable video replaced
This pancocojams post provides information about the religious song "Baba Yetu". Song lyrics and five videos of that song are also included in this post.
"Baba Yetu" is a KiSwahili (Swahili) adaptation of "The Lord's Prayer ("Our Father Who Art In Heaven") that is found in Matthew 6:9-13 of the Bible.
The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Christopher Tin, the composer of this song from Bible verses. Thanks also to all those who are featured in the videos that are embedded is this post and all those who are quoted in this post. And thanks to the publishers of those videos on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SONG
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yetu
"Baba Yetu" is a song by composer Christopher Tin. It was composed in 2005 when video game designer Soren Johnson, Tin's former roommate at Stanford, asked him to compose the theme song for Civilization IV.[1] It was sung by Ron Ragin[2] and the Stanford Talisman.[3] For its re-release in Tin's debut album Calling All Dawns, it was sung by Ron Ragin and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
In 2007, "Baba Yetu" was released by Alfred Music Publishing,[4] and in 2011 it was rearranged by Tin for an SATB a cappella choir with optional percussion accompaniment.[5]...
Awards and Achievements
On December 5, 2010, it was reported that "Baba Yetu" was nominated for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in the 'Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)' category, making it the first video game theme nominated for a Grammy Award.[7] On February 13, 2011, it was announced as the winner of its category, making it the first piece of music composed for a video game to win a Grammy Award.[8] At the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards, "Baba Yetu" was the winner in the 'Song Used in Film/TV/Multimedia' and 'World Beat Song' categories,[9] and at the 2006 Game Audio Network Guild (GANG) Awards in 2006 it won Tin two awards.[10]"...
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Baba Yetu" (which means "Our Father") are a Swahili language-translation of the Lord’s Prayer.
Swahili - "Baba Yetu"
Baba yetu, yetu uliye
Mbinguni yetu, yetu amina!
Baba yetu yetu uliye
M jina lako e litukuzwe.
Utupe leo chakula chetu
Tunachohitaji, utusamehe
Makosa yetu, hey!
Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
Waliotukosea usitutie
Katika majaribu, lakini
Utuokoe, na yule, muovu e milele!
Ufalme wako ufike utakalo
Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni.
(Amina)
English
Our Father, who art
in Heaven. Amen!
Our Father,
Hallowed be thy name.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Forgive us of
our trespasses,
As we forgive others
Who trespass against us
Lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from the evil one forever.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
On Earth as it is in Heaven.
(Amen)
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The KiSwahili lyrics that are given above are a condensed version of those lyrics. The lyrics as they are actually sung are given in the subtitles to the video given as Example #3 and in a comment from the discussion thread for the video given as Example #5 below.
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FEATURED EXAMPLES
Example #1: Christopher Tin - Baba Yetu (Official Music Video)
Christopher Tin, Uploaded on Oct 29, 2009
"Baba Yetu", the hit theme to Civilization IV - composed by Christopher Tin and featured on the Grammy-winning album 'Calling All Dawns'. First video game piece to ever win a Grammy award, for "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)". Performed by the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
To purchase albums or sheet music, or for more information, visit www.christophertin.com.
Premiered at Carnegie Hall on October 19th, 2009. Featuring footage from the Civilization series, courtesy of Firaxis and 2K Games. Directed by Brooke Hanson (www.brookephanson.com).
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Here's information about the Civilization video game:
"Sid Meier's Civilization is a turn-based "4X"-type strategy video game created by Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley for MicroProse in 1991.[3][4] The game's objective is to "Build an empire to stand the test of time": it begins in 4000 BC and the players attempt to expand and develop their empires through the ages from the ancient era until modern and near-future times. It is also known simply as Civilization, Civilization I, or abbreviated to Civ or Civ I."...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilization_(video_game)
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Example #2: Baba Yetu - Gospel Choir in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
AfricanSolarRise Uploaded on Feb 16, 2011
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Example #3: Baba Yetu - Stellenbosch University Choir
Stellenbosch University Choir, Dec 24, 2018
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Christopher Tin, arranged by André van der Merwe
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Updated November 17, 2019- This replaces a video that is no longer available
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Example #4: 'Baba Yetu' in Africa (The Lord's Prayer in Swahili) Members from BYU Men's Chorus (Christopher Tin)
BYU Men's Chorus Published on Mar 22, 2016
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"BYU" = Brigham Young University (Utah)
The soloist is Dan Hall.
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Example #5: Baba Yetu (The Lord's Prayer in Swahili)-Alex Boyé, BYU Men's Chorus & Philharmonic; Christopher Tin
Alex Boye Published on Mar 22, 2016
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Alex Boyé was born in the UK and is of Nigerian descent. He's now a United State citizen and is a Mormon convert who lives in Utah
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Updated: November 17, 2019: title change & unavailable video replaced
This pancocojams post provides information about the religious song "Baba Yetu". Song lyrics and five videos of that song are also included in this post.
"Baba Yetu" is a KiSwahili (Swahili) adaptation of "The Lord's Prayer ("Our Father Who Art In Heaven") that is found in Matthew 6:9-13 of the Bible.
The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Christopher Tin, the composer of this song from Bible verses. Thanks also to all those who are featured in the videos that are embedded is this post and all those who are quoted in this post. And thanks to the publishers of those videos on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SONG
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yetu
"Baba Yetu" is a song by composer Christopher Tin. It was composed in 2005 when video game designer Soren Johnson, Tin's former roommate at Stanford, asked him to compose the theme song for Civilization IV.[1] It was sung by Ron Ragin[2] and the Stanford Talisman.[3] For its re-release in Tin's debut album Calling All Dawns, it was sung by Ron Ragin and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
In 2007, "Baba Yetu" was released by Alfred Music Publishing,[4] and in 2011 it was rearranged by Tin for an SATB a cappella choir with optional percussion accompaniment.[5]...
Awards and Achievements
On December 5, 2010, it was reported that "Baba Yetu" was nominated for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in the 'Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)' category, making it the first video game theme nominated for a Grammy Award.[7] On February 13, 2011, it was announced as the winner of its category, making it the first piece of music composed for a video game to win a Grammy Award.[8] At the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards, "Baba Yetu" was the winner in the 'Song Used in Film/TV/Multimedia' and 'World Beat Song' categories,[9] and at the 2006 Game Audio Network Guild (GANG) Awards in 2006 it won Tin two awards.[10]"...
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Baba Yetu" (which means "Our Father") are a Swahili language-translation of the Lord’s Prayer.
Swahili - "Baba Yetu"
Baba yetu, yetu uliye
Mbinguni yetu, yetu amina!
Baba yetu yetu uliye
M jina lako e litukuzwe.
Utupe leo chakula chetu
Tunachohitaji, utusamehe
Makosa yetu, hey!
Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
Waliotukosea usitutie
Katika majaribu, lakini
Utuokoe, na yule, muovu e milele!
Ufalme wako ufike utakalo
Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni.
(Amina)
English
Our Father, who art
in Heaven. Amen!
Our Father,
Hallowed be thy name.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Forgive us of
our trespasses,
As we forgive others
Who trespass against us
Lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from the evil one forever.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
On Earth as it is in Heaven.
(Amen)
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The KiSwahili lyrics that are given above are a condensed version of those lyrics. The lyrics as they are actually sung are given in the subtitles to the video given as Example #3 and in a comment from the discussion thread for the video given as Example #5 below.
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FEATURED EXAMPLES
Example #1: Christopher Tin - Baba Yetu (Official Music Video)
Christopher Tin, Uploaded on Oct 29, 2009
"Baba Yetu", the hit theme to Civilization IV - composed by Christopher Tin and featured on the Grammy-winning album 'Calling All Dawns'. First video game piece to ever win a Grammy award, for "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)". Performed by the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
To purchase albums or sheet music, or for more information, visit www.christophertin.com.
Premiered at Carnegie Hall on October 19th, 2009. Featuring footage from the Civilization series, courtesy of Firaxis and 2K Games. Directed by Brooke Hanson (www.brookephanson.com).
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Here's information about the Civilization video game:
"Sid Meier's Civilization is a turn-based "4X"-type strategy video game created by Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley for MicroProse in 1991.[3][4] The game's objective is to "Build an empire to stand the test of time": it begins in 4000 BC and the players attempt to expand and develop their empires through the ages from the ancient era until modern and near-future times. It is also known simply as Civilization, Civilization I, or abbreviated to Civ or Civ I."...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilization_(video_game)
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Example #2: Baba Yetu - Gospel Choir in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
AfricanSolarRise Uploaded on Feb 16, 2011
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Example #3: Baba Yetu - Stellenbosch University Choir
Stellenbosch University Choir, Dec 24, 2018
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Christopher Tin, arranged by André van der Merwe
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Updated November 17, 2019- This replaces a video that is no longer available
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Example #4: 'Baba Yetu' in Africa (The Lord's Prayer in Swahili) Members from BYU Men's Chorus (Christopher Tin)
BYU Men's Chorus Published on Mar 22, 2016
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"BYU" = Brigham Young University (Utah)
The soloist is Dan Hall.
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Example #5: Baba Yetu (The Lord's Prayer in Swahili)-Alex Boyé, BYU Men's Chorus & Philharmonic; Christopher Tin
Alex Boye Published on Mar 22, 2016
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Alex Boyé was born in the UK and is of Nigerian descent. He's now a United State citizen and is a Mormon convert who lives in Utah
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ugandan Song "Wipolo Bot Lubanga" (Did You Find Them Dancing In The House Of The Lord)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases two videos of and lyrics for "Wipolo Bot Lubanga"("Wii Polo"), a Christian song from Uganda, East Africa.*
The English words for one repeated line of that song "Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord" is given as that may be how some English speakers recognize this song.
The content of this post is presented for religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
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*Thanks to Joshua Kembero for his comment on August 18, 2018 which corrected my statement that the language for this song was KiSwahili. Instead, Joshua Kembero wrote that the language may be Acoli.
Here's information about Acoli [language] from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoli_dialect:
"Acoli ... is a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Acoli people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum and Pader (a region known as Acoliland) in northern Uganda. It is also spoken in southern Sudan in Magwi County Eastern Equatoria states."...
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Thanks for your correction, Joshua!
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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: Wipolo
Lomonye, Uploaded on Mar 10, 2007
Pastor George Okudi..great vid
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Here's my transcription of the English language words that are sung from 4:23-6:02 of this video:
WIPOLO (Partial transcription)
Soloist- Oh Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them praising in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Oh, Did you found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist - Now did you find them jumping in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them jumping in the house of the Lord.
Soloist - Did you find some power in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some power in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- Did you find some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- There is anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist– (Come on), there is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are shouting
Group- shouting
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are praising
Group- praising
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- And, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
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This song has a call & response (soloist/group) pattern with "zipper" words (dancing, jumping, praising, power, annoiting etc) that can be substituted for other words. Also, when this song is performed, the order of those "zipper" words are probably not fixed, and the song probably has no fixed length.
I don't know if Pastor George Okudi composed this song and its tune or not.
Also, "Wipolo" is a location in Northern Uganda. I don't know if this song has anything to do with that location.
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Watoto Children's Choir | Wii Polo
WatotoUS, Uploaded on Jan 4, 2010
Watoto Children's Choir gives an energetic performance of "Wii Polo" -- Recorded Live at Springs Church in Canada
-snip-
The Watoto Children's Choir is an African Children's Choir that is based in Kampala, Uganda. "Watoto" is KiSwahili for "children".
Click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watoto_Children's_Choir for information about this choir.
One website about this choir indicated that the group sang a rendition of Pastor George Okudi's song "Wipolo" so this group got the song from Pastor Okudi.
-snip-
Lyrics: Wii Polo - Watoto Children's Choir
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Say did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Watoto is dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them singing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them singing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now we're singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
"Come on ladies and gentlemen put your hands together for Watoto."
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
Yes In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the great King)
Eh Ruka! Eh, eh Ruka!
Well Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Ya!
(Jouda! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Ehhhhhhhh!)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them praising in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Oh we are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now, we're praising (praising)
In the house (of the Lord)
Last time, we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
From http://www.wowlyrics.com/w/watoto-children-s-choir_songs/29610_lyrics_1800998.php
[Thanks to Aimee]
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE WIPOLO LYRICS
From http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_show_lyrics/8999407
WIPOLO MEDLEY by Imani Milele Children's Choir/ Sam Straxy.
Wipolo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
We are dancing, dancing in the house of the Lord
We are boogying, boogying as a family
We are shouting, shouting yea yea oh weh woh
We are boogying boogying as a family
Tompitangako Mulokozi
Nga okyalira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
Yesu Yesu
Nga nkukabira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
-snip-
Editor's note:
"Boogying" is probably based on the African American English word for "boogie" for dancing (as in "Come on, let's boogie").* But "boogying" as a form of the word "boogie" was rarely if ever used. Also, the word "boogie" is no longer used by African Americans and I don't know of any contemporary general term in African American English for "dancing". Read my comment below about Americans attitudes about dancing in the church.
*Another informal meaning for "boogie" is "to leave hurriedly", as in "I've got to boogie". But that use is also rare.
-snip-
Additional Editorial comment:
"Wipolo Bot Lubanga" and the featured videos, but particularly Pastor George Okudi's video of this song, demonstrate some cultural differences between the way that Africans and African Americans (and other Americans) worship in church.
As an African American, Wipolo's uptempo tune doesn't conform to my experiences of what religous songs are supposed to sound like. Also, I've noticed that Africans across the continent perform dance movements to religious songs that Americans only do for non-religious music. Americans who danced like this to Christian music inside or outside the church would be viewed very negatively.
These cultural differences take a while for me to get used to, but this is not to say that the way Africans or Americans worship is right or wrong. I'm just commenting on the cultural differences.
RELATED LINK
Christ the King Choir, Kampala, Uganda; Wipolo bot Lubanga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg1xwID_KAk&playnext=1&list=PL11ED96527F57142F&feature=results_video
[embedding disabled]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer/s of this song. Thanks also to the performers, transcribers of the song's lyrics, and uploaders of these featured videos.
Also, thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post showcases two videos of and lyrics for "Wipolo Bot Lubanga"("Wii Polo"), a Christian song from Uganda, East Africa.*
The English words for one repeated line of that song "Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord" is given as that may be how some English speakers recognize this song.
The content of this post is presented for religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
-snip-
*Thanks to Joshua Kembero for his comment on August 18, 2018 which corrected my statement that the language for this song was KiSwahili. Instead, Joshua Kembero wrote that the language may be Acoli.
Here's information about Acoli [language] from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoli_dialect:
"Acoli ... is a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Acoli people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum and Pader (a region known as Acoliland) in northern Uganda. It is also spoken in southern Sudan in Magwi County Eastern Equatoria states."...
-snip-
Thanks for your correction, Joshua!
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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: Wipolo
Lomonye, Uploaded on Mar 10, 2007
Pastor George Okudi..great vid
-snip-
Here's my transcription of the English language words that are sung from 4:23-6:02 of this video:
WIPOLO (Partial transcription)
Soloist- Oh Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them praising in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Oh, Did you found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist - Now did you find them jumping in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them jumping in the house of the Lord.
Soloist - Did you find some power in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some power in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- Did you find some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- There is anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist– (Come on), there is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are shouting
Group- shouting
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are praising
Group- praising
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- And, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
-snip-
This song has a call & response (soloist/group) pattern with "zipper" words (dancing, jumping, praising, power, annoiting etc) that can be substituted for other words. Also, when this song is performed, the order of those "zipper" words are probably not fixed, and the song probably has no fixed length.
I don't know if Pastor George Okudi composed this song and its tune or not.
Also, "Wipolo" is a location in Northern Uganda. I don't know if this song has anything to do with that location.
****
Watoto Children's Choir | Wii Polo
WatotoUS, Uploaded on Jan 4, 2010
Watoto Children's Choir gives an energetic performance of "Wii Polo" -- Recorded Live at Springs Church in Canada
-snip-
The Watoto Children's Choir is an African Children's Choir that is based in Kampala, Uganda. "Watoto" is KiSwahili for "children".
Click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watoto_Children's_Choir for information about this choir.
One website about this choir indicated that the group sang a rendition of Pastor George Okudi's song "Wipolo" so this group got the song from Pastor Okudi.
-snip-
Lyrics: Wii Polo - Watoto Children's Choir
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Say did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Watoto is dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them singing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them singing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now we're singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
"Come on ladies and gentlemen put your hands together for Watoto."
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
Yes In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the great King)
Eh Ruka! Eh, eh Ruka!
Well Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Ya!
(Jouda! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Ehhhhhhhh!)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them praising in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Oh we are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now, we're praising (praising)
In the house (of the Lord)
Last time, we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
From http://www.wowlyrics.com/w/watoto-children-s-choir_songs/29610_lyrics_1800998.php
[Thanks to Aimee]
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE WIPOLO LYRICS
From http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_show_lyrics/8999407
WIPOLO MEDLEY by Imani Milele Children's Choir/ Sam Straxy.
Wipolo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
We are dancing, dancing in the house of the Lord
We are boogying, boogying as a family
We are shouting, shouting yea yea oh weh woh
We are boogying boogying as a family
Tompitangako Mulokozi
Nga okyalira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
Yesu Yesu
Nga nkukabira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
-snip-
Editor's note:
"Boogying" is probably based on the African American English word for "boogie" for dancing (as in "Come on, let's boogie").* But "boogying" as a form of the word "boogie" was rarely if ever used. Also, the word "boogie" is no longer used by African Americans and I don't know of any contemporary general term in African American English for "dancing". Read my comment below about Americans attitudes about dancing in the church.
*Another informal meaning for "boogie" is "to leave hurriedly", as in "I've got to boogie". But that use is also rare.
-snip-
Additional Editorial comment:
"Wipolo Bot Lubanga" and the featured videos, but particularly Pastor George Okudi's video of this song, demonstrate some cultural differences between the way that Africans and African Americans (and other Americans) worship in church.
As an African American, Wipolo's uptempo tune doesn't conform to my experiences of what religous songs are supposed to sound like. Also, I've noticed that Africans across the continent perform dance movements to religious songs that Americans only do for non-religious music. Americans who danced like this to Christian music inside or outside the church would be viewed very negatively.
These cultural differences take a while for me to get used to, but this is not to say that the way Africans or Americans worship is right or wrong. I'm just commenting on the cultural differences.
RELATED LINK
Christ the King Choir, Kampala, Uganda; Wipolo bot Lubanga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg1xwID_KAk&playnext=1&list=PL11ED96527F57142F&feature=results_video
[embedding disabled]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer/s of this song. Thanks also to the performers, transcribers of the song's lyrics, and uploaders of these featured videos.
Also, thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Ugandan Song "Sifuni Mungu" (Information, Videos, & Lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post presents information about, videos of, and lyrics for the Christian song "O Sifuni Mungu".
The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
OVERVIEW OF THE SONG "O SIFUNI MUNGU"
"O Sifuni Mungu" is a Christian song with KiSwahili & English lyrics and an uptempo African style tune. "O Sifuni Mungu's" lyrics & music were composed in the mid 1980s by Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, David Maddux, Marty McCall, and Mmunga Mwenebulongo Mulongoy, and the song was arranged by Roger Emerson.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is an adaptation of the hymn "All Creatures Of Our God And King" which was composed in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi.
One of the composers of "O Sifuni Mungu", Marty McCall is a member of the American Christian accapella trio "First Call" and in the mid 1980s* that White American group was the first to record "O Sifuni Mungu."
The Uganda, East Africa group "African Children's Choir" recorded "O Sifuni Mungu" in the 1980s* and in so doing, greatly popularized that song.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is widely performed by school choral groups and other choral groups in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
The song "O Sifuni Mungu" is often given the English title "All Creatures Of Our God And King". However, the English translation of the KiSwahili words "O Sifuni Mungu" is actually "Praise the Lord".
*I've not been able to identify the exact year that First Call recorded "O Sifuni Mungu". I also don't know the exact year that The African Children's Choir first recorded their very popular version of "O Sifuni Mungu". I'd appreciate any information that readers of this post might have about those dates.
VIDEOS OF O SIFUNI MUNGU
Example #1: Sifuni Mungu (video version) - First Call
interpreter2006,Uploaded on Mar 9, 2007
In 1992 First Call released a pair of videos on vocal styles. One of those videos contained this jazzed-up version of "O Sifuni Mungu." It's simply amazing!
-snip-
From http://kevin_haynes.tripod.com/first_call_page.html
"The group First Call was originally formed in the mid-1980's. It consisted then of Marty McCall, Bonnie Keen, and Melodie (or Mel) Tunney. The three members had done a lot of BGV (background vocals) for Contemporary Christian artists, most notably Sandi Patti. They decided to market themselves as a ready-made vocal group for projects."...
-snip-
Here are two comments from this video's viewer comment thread:
jchard6, 2010
"as a native swahili speaker i find most groups that sing this just slaughter the pronunciation, but these guys are great! awesome job!"
interpreter2006, 2010
"Thanks for commenting! The man you see in the video co-wrote this song with a friend of his who spoke Swahili. I imagine that friend coached these three so that they could pronounce it all correctly! :)"
-snip-
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFgyF25iyF4 for a sound file with lyrics of First Call's original version of "O Sifuni Mungu".
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Example #2: Teach me to Dance (O'sifuni mungu)
ColtonTheCat, Uploaded on Oct 11, 2009
Watch the Choir in action, singing O'sifuni mungu in front of 2200 people at the Orpheum in Vancouver BC, Canada...
-snip-
The "African Children's Choir" was formed by Ray Barnett in Uganda in 1984. "Teach Me To Dance" is the title of the African Children's Choir's latest Cd & DVD.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Children's_Choir
"The African Children's Choir is a large choir made up of children ages 7 to 12 from several African nations. Since its inception, the choir has included children from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. Many of the children have lost one or both parents to AIDS and other poverty-related diseases, and all of them are victims of extreme poverty."
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Click http://www.singers.com/group/African-Childrens-Choir/ for more information about the African Children's Choir and for a Cd list of that group's recordings.
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpsijxAjQRE for a sound file of the African Children's Choir's first recording of "O Sifuni Mungu".
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LYRICS: O SIFUNI MUNGU
(words and music: Marty McCall, David Maddux, Mmunga Mwenebulongo, and Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, an adaptation of "All Creatures Of Our God And King" by St. Francis Assisi)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
All creatures of our God and King (O sifuni mungu)
Lift up your voice and with us sing (O sifuni mungu)
Thou burning sun with golden beam (imbeni, imbeni)
Thou silver moon with softer gleam (pazeni, sauti, imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
Thou rushing wind that art so strong (O sifuni mungu)
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along (O sifuni mungu)
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice (imbeni, imbeni)
Ye lights of evening find a voice (Pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
Thou flowing water pure and clear (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Make music for thy Lord to hear! (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Thou fire, so masterful and bright (imbeni!)
That givest man both warmth and light (imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Pazeni sauti
Pazeni sauti
Tusifu mungu
Let all things their Creator bless (O sifuni mungu)
And worship Him in humbleness (O sifuni mungu)
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son (imbeni, imbeni)
And praise the Spirit, three in one (pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Pazeni sauti na wote imbeni
O sifuni mungu!
From http://lyricstranslate.com/en/forum/o-sifuni-mungu posted by Guest, 02/06/2009
RELATED LINKS
Click http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/c/acoogak.htm for information about and lyrics of the song ""All Creatures Of Our God And King".
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc6QkhChlEg for a sound file of the song "All Creatures Of Our God And King."
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers & performers of both of these religious songs. Thanks also to all those who I quoted in this post.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post presents information about, videos of, and lyrics for the Christian song "O Sifuni Mungu".
The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
OVERVIEW OF THE SONG "O SIFUNI MUNGU"
"O Sifuni Mungu" is a Christian song with KiSwahili & English lyrics and an uptempo African style tune. "O Sifuni Mungu's" lyrics & music were composed in the mid 1980s by Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, David Maddux, Marty McCall, and Mmunga Mwenebulongo Mulongoy, and the song was arranged by Roger Emerson.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is an adaptation of the hymn "All Creatures Of Our God And King" which was composed in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi.
One of the composers of "O Sifuni Mungu", Marty McCall is a member of the American Christian accapella trio "First Call" and in the mid 1980s* that White American group was the first to record "O Sifuni Mungu."
The Uganda, East Africa group "African Children's Choir" recorded "O Sifuni Mungu" in the 1980s* and in so doing, greatly popularized that song.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is widely performed by school choral groups and other choral groups in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
The song "O Sifuni Mungu" is often given the English title "All Creatures Of Our God And King". However, the English translation of the KiSwahili words "O Sifuni Mungu" is actually "Praise the Lord".
*I've not been able to identify the exact year that First Call recorded "O Sifuni Mungu". I also don't know the exact year that The African Children's Choir first recorded their very popular version of "O Sifuni Mungu". I'd appreciate any information that readers of this post might have about those dates.
VIDEOS OF O SIFUNI MUNGU
Example #1: Sifuni Mungu (video version) - First Call
interpreter2006,Uploaded on Mar 9, 2007
In 1992 First Call released a pair of videos on vocal styles. One of those videos contained this jazzed-up version of "O Sifuni Mungu." It's simply amazing!
-snip-
From http://kevin_haynes.tripod.com/first_call_page.html
"The group First Call was originally formed in the mid-1980's. It consisted then of Marty McCall, Bonnie Keen, and Melodie (or Mel) Tunney. The three members had done a lot of BGV (background vocals) for Contemporary Christian artists, most notably Sandi Patti. They decided to market themselves as a ready-made vocal group for projects."...
-snip-
Here are two comments from this video's viewer comment thread:
jchard6, 2010
"as a native swahili speaker i find most groups that sing this just slaughter the pronunciation, but these guys are great! awesome job!"
interpreter2006, 2010
"Thanks for commenting! The man you see in the video co-wrote this song with a friend of his who spoke Swahili. I imagine that friend coached these three so that they could pronounce it all correctly! :)"
-snip-
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFgyF25iyF4 for a sound file with lyrics of First Call's original version of "O Sifuni Mungu".
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Example #2: Teach me to Dance (O'sifuni mungu)
ColtonTheCat, Uploaded on Oct 11, 2009
Watch the Choir in action, singing O'sifuni mungu in front of 2200 people at the Orpheum in Vancouver BC, Canada...
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The "African Children's Choir" was formed by Ray Barnett in Uganda in 1984. "Teach Me To Dance" is the title of the African Children's Choir's latest Cd & DVD.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Children's_Choir
"The African Children's Choir is a large choir made up of children ages 7 to 12 from several African nations. Since its inception, the choir has included children from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. Many of the children have lost one or both parents to AIDS and other poverty-related diseases, and all of them are victims of extreme poverty."
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Click http://www.singers.com/group/African-Childrens-Choir/ for more information about the African Children's Choir and for a Cd list of that group's recordings.
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpsijxAjQRE for a sound file of the African Children's Choir's first recording of "O Sifuni Mungu".
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LYRICS: O SIFUNI MUNGU
(words and music: Marty McCall, David Maddux, Mmunga Mwenebulongo, and Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, an adaptation of "All Creatures Of Our God And King" by St. Francis Assisi)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
All creatures of our God and King (O sifuni mungu)
Lift up your voice and with us sing (O sifuni mungu)
Thou burning sun with golden beam (imbeni, imbeni)
Thou silver moon with softer gleam (pazeni, sauti, imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
Thou rushing wind that art so strong (O sifuni mungu)
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along (O sifuni mungu)
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice (imbeni, imbeni)
Ye lights of evening find a voice (Pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
Thou flowing water pure and clear (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Make music for thy Lord to hear! (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Thou fire, so masterful and bright (imbeni!)
That givest man both warmth and light (imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Pazeni sauti
Pazeni sauti
Tusifu mungu
Let all things their Creator bless (O sifuni mungu)
And worship Him in humbleness (O sifuni mungu)
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son (imbeni, imbeni)
And praise the Spirit, three in one (pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Pazeni sauti na wote imbeni
O sifuni mungu!
From http://lyricstranslate.com/en/forum/o-sifuni-mungu posted by Guest, 02/06/2009
RELATED LINKS
Click http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/c/acoogak.htm for information about and lyrics of the song ""All Creatures Of Our God And King".
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc6QkhChlEg for a sound file of the song "All Creatures Of Our God And King."
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers & performers of both of these religious songs. Thanks also to all those who I quoted in this post.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
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