Edited by Azizi Powell
Latest Update: November 26, 2018
This pancocojams post showcases a 2012 YouTube video of the song "Haleluya" by Rwanda's Heman Choir.
The original lyrics in Kinyarwanda are given in this post along with an English language summary of this song. Other selected comments from this video's discussion thread are also included in this post.
Added March 18, 2018: Portuguese translation for these lyrics and additional selected comments
This post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Rwanda's Heman Choir.for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these YouTube videos.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: HALELUYA By Heman Choir HD-RWANDA MUSIC VIDEO GOSPEL-Official HD Video
ProMukama Franco Published on Oct 20, 2012
HALELUYA By Heman Choir HD MP4/ A Gospel Video clip produced by Pro Mukama Franco from Freedom Studio, Kigali -Rwanda. Mob: +250 788 451322 My Productions Videos
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LYRICS: HALELUYA
(Heman Choir, Rwanda)
Yesu yarangije intambara
Kuko yanesheje satani
Tunezerwe tumusingize
Kuko yanesheje
Hallelujah
Imbaraga z’urupfu zose
Ni we wazinesheje zose
Tuvuze impundu twishimane
Tumutambire kuko ni we byose
Hallelujah
Kuri wa munsi wa gatatu
Nibwo yazutse afite icyubahiro
None ubu yibaniye (?) n’Imana
Uwiteka halleluyah
Hallelujah
Tumuhe n’imitima yacu
Ayitware Mwami Yesu
Hallelujah
(1) Jesus has ended battles as he has overcome Satan
(2) Let’s rejoice and glorify Him for he has triumphed
(3) He is the One who overcame all the powers of death
(4) Let’s elevate our voice in praise and rejoice together
(5) Let’s dance for Him for He is everything
(6) He rose up with glory from the dead on that third day
(7) Thus He is now seated with the Eternal God – hallelujah
(8) Let’s entrust Him with our hearts so He may lead them
These lyrics and the information that the song is sung in Kinyarwanda was posted by Rugamba Patrick (a member of this choir) multiple times in this YouTube video's discussion thread, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Zx6HwSCskz8
Update: November 26, 2018:
Here's a comment exchange that I participated in which refers to this choir's singing style:
Stanley Stamiri, 2017
"Rwanda sounds South Africa! Haleluya let Him be praised!"
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REPLY
Rugamba Patrick, 2017
"Stanley Stamiri.. I guess you are right. That's Zuru style.. To God be all the glory.. God bless you Stanley"
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Azizi Powell, [April] 2018
"Rugamba Patrick, I'm an African American (from the state of Pennsylvania) who also loves this song. God bless this choir. Thanks for including a summary of this song and an English translation of these lyrics.
What language is this?
Also, in your comment, do you mean "Zulu" instead of "Zuru"?
One love!"
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Ari Rug, [November] 2018
"@Azizi Powell They imitated southafrican music, Zulu to be specific. That style of music is very popular in gospelmusic. 'L' is pronounced as 'R' in rwandan language, thats why the confusion hehe"
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SELECTED COMMENTS:
Here are some comments from this video's discussion thread.
Comments are given in chronological order based on their publishing date, with the oldest comments given first, except for replies. Numbers are assigned for referencing purposes only.
2013
1. Mukama Franco, 2013
"This is my Video Production From Freedom Studio-Kigali Rwanda"
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2014
2. grandson nt, 2014
"very beautiful song, a phenomenal clip congratulations'
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3. GospelWitnessMedia, 2014
"Authentic African arrangement and inspiring praise song. Good work Heman Choir!"
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2015
4. Pauline Foote, 2015
"Fabulous sound ...Keep the dancing "African".. graceful and so rhythmic.. please dont go Bollywood"
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2o16
5. amos sitelu, 2016
"beautiful people beautiful song"
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6. Jonny Mc'oguta, 2016
"Big up Rwanda singers choir"
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7. MJ Sakeus, 2016
"I am proud to be an African! keep it up my ppl."
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2017
8. Eng.Kipchililindet Keter, 2017
"kindly interpret....i like it.blessing my soul"
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Reply
9. genubi, 2017
"(1) Jesus brought battles to an end as he overcame Satan
(2) Let’s rejoice and glorify Him for he has triumphed
(3) He is the One who overcame all the powers of death
(4) Let’s elevate our voice in praise and rejoice together/
Let’s dance for Him for He is everything
(5) He rose up with glory from the dead on that third day
(6) Thus He is now with the Eternal God -- hallelujah
(7) Let’s entrust Him with our hearts so He may lead them.
God bless!"
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10. Glenn K., 2017
"What language is this? Regardless the vocals, music, and traditional dress are beautiful!!"
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Reply
11. carlos nyayo, 2017
"kinyarwanda rwandan language"
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12. ProMukama Franco, 2017
"This one is the big one too, "SIBABAIKI": that means "I'm not afraid" because I'm with God and I have a secret with him, that why I still strong."
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13. ProMukama Franco, 2017
"The song mins: let's glorifies our king(Jesus Christ) and came all, give him our life, our hearts because he is our king, he give us life when he did for us, for the all nations! Come and sing for him, Gloria to him our Jesus Christ..."
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14. Serviços de Tradução, 2017
"South African style. Well produced. Thumbs up"
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15. Stanley Stamiri, 2017
"Rwanda sounds South Africa! Haleluya let Him be praised!"
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REPLY
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16. Rugamba Patrick, 2017
"Stanley Stamiri.. I guess you are right. That's Zuru style.. To God be all the glory.. God bless you Stanley"
-snip-
I think "Zuru" is a typo for "Zulu", a South African ethnic group (which here refers to the Zulu style of singing).
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17. Malibongwe Sithelo
"Love from South Africa. Hello Rwanda. This is classic"
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REPLY
18. carlos nyayo
"thank you we were inspired by south african rithm didn t you realise ? we love your gospel toooo..."
-snip-
"rithm" = rhythm
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19. Rugamba Patrick
"Praise the Lord dear brothers and sisters...we are very sorry for not having our video song translated yet as many of you requested but we promise to work on it n have it translated as soon as possible. Thanks for loving us and the Almighty God that we serve.. We love you so much and we wish u all the best from God..Greetings from all Heman choir members-The Love of Jesus Christ church-Rwanda/AFRICA ..our Senior pastor John Ngoga and our video song producer Mr Franco..be well and be blessed!!! PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9..shalom"
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2018
20. Yaramyahu Yashra'al, 2018
"What tribe are they?"
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REPLY
21. Rugamba Patrick, 2018
"We are Rwandese"
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22. Orlando Costa, 2018
"I write as sing in Portuguese:
Kssui aranguiji nambará kukoi anexê geçatani
Kssui aranguiji nambará kukoi anexê geçatani
neze me tchumú ciguizê kukoi anexê ge
neze me tchumú ciguizê kukoi anexê ge
Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia
Bára ia zuru kuzocê niuê uazinê xejezuce
TiKuzu mundo bixi manê tu munch anbirê kuku niu ebussen
TiKuzu mundo bixi manê tu munch anbirê kuku niu ebussen
Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia
Viu amuci uanga katchu mikôi assutchê afi tchitchu aíro
Unôvu imandjê djin maná uiteká aleluia
Unôvu imandjê djin maná uiteká aleluia
Aleluia, Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia
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23. Johnathon Wade Hudgins, 2018
"King David danced with joy before the temple of God and the Creator was pleased. I believe he is also very pleased by your beautiful singing and dancing in joy for the Lord."
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