CHRIST TV,
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This choir is from Zimbabwe.. The choir's Christian denomination is United Family International Church (UFIC).
Here's information about UFIC from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Family_International_Church
"United Family International Church is a Nondenominational
megachurch and a church network. The headquarters is located in Harare,
Zimbabwe. Its leader is Emmanuel Makandiwa"...
The song is an old Ghanaian (Akan Twi) worship song
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases five YouTube videos of the Ghanaian Gospel song "Aye".
Selected comments about the meaning of the word "Aye" are included in this post.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the composers of this song and thanks to all those who are showcased in these videos. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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"Aye" is a Ghanaian worship song that is traditionally sung in only in Akan (Twi). This song has spread to other African nations and is also sung by African Americans such as Prophet Brian Carn.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD OF THE VIDEO THAT IS GIVEN AT THE TOP OF THIS POST (SHOWCASE VIDEO #1)
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
1. @patriciaadjei, 2015
"wow... aye is from ghana.. its jus an expression of awe and extreme amazement n appellation for kings. awesome tunes"
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2. @yeboahama7036, 2016
"This song is In AKAN/Twi.. What He is saying is that God what can we do for you..there is none like you..You are Awesome.. nd he was Ayee Ayee is an expression.. Meaning God you are Awesome and there are no words to describe you.."
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3. @dinho4real, 2018
."Great revelation, But this is Ghanaian song which elevates
God as King. The appellations are the lyrics itself. The Aye is a response the
appellations that indeed God is King, He is mighty, There is none is like Him."
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This comment corrects a statement that gave an incorrect source for this song.
4. @dinho4real, 2019
"Can I help? Its a Ghanaian song that is full of appellations and praises to God as King. It is derivative from the Akan Culture where the King is bathed with so many names and mentioned in state occassions and the like. The "Aye" part means "Yes, indeed we all say You are. You are what you are, what we praise you for, and the names befits you as King, as Lord, as Beginning and End, as Mighty, and all". Aye doesn’t have as express meaning but is confirmation by us that indeed what we say is true and we are giving all to Him."
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Efe Grace sings “Aye Aye” and it’s so touching and Powerful.
(This singer is from Ghana,)
Christian Vibes Tv, Aug 27, 2020
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Here's some information about Efe Grace from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efe_Grace
"Efe Grace is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. She is a
gospel musician. Efe Grace was nominated for the Gospel Artist of the Year
award during the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[1][2]
Early life and education
Efe Grace hails from Agogo in the Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Grace is the daughter of Ghanaian gospel minister, Rev. Mensah Bonsu.[3]"...
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The song "Aye" is from the Ashanti region of Ghana. Here's a brief excerpt about the Ashanti people from https://www.britannica.com/summary/Asante
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Since at least the 1990s, "kente cloth" has been relatively well known among African Americans in the United States. Kente cloth comes from Ashanti people in Ghana, Togo, and The Ivory Coast.
SHOWCASE VIDEO #3- AYE - Sharon Manyonganise Cherayi and New Dawn Zimbabwe (Public Domain)
(These singers are from Zimbabwe.)
Minister Ellard and Sharon Cherayi, Jul 7, 2021 HARARE
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Here are two comments from this video's discussion thread, with numbers added for referencing purposes only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSijB7Bijxw
1. @bengeekwameadjei9330,2021
"Aye simply means well done in akan(twi)- a Ghanaian
language.. in context it means, for all what the Lord has done , we say thank you.."
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Reply
2. @defobenjamin, 2023
"Wofa kwame , are you sure because I think ‘aye’ is a
corrupted version of ‘Ayeyi’ which means praise. Based on the context of the
song the word came into existence, Aye means praise. Anyways , contextually well
done also fits it perfectly"
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - AYE (LORD WE PRAISE YOU) Feat. Minister M. Mahendere
(These singers are from Zimbabwe.)
Jose Sax Official, Premiered Sep 5, 2021
Jose Sax Simple Impact Dvd Single release featuring Minister
M. Mahendere
SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Prophet Brian Carn sings(Aye Aye Aye)
(This singer is from the United States.)
BORNRICH GENERATION, Jan 23, 2022
Aye aye aye is a short term of Saying thank you Jesus.
This song is normally sang to describe the omnipotent God and the magnificent nature of the creator of the universe.
This song is popularly sang by prophet because it’s a song
that opens the heavens for the prophet to minister in the office of the prophet..
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Here are two comments from the discussion thread for the video found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGYtzZni-hA,"Prophet Brian Carn At World Harvest Church Singing "Aye Aye Aye" Worship Song" published by Gina Barcourt B!rkoo on Jul 25, 2015
1.@isaacotchere5408, 2016
"Aye! Aye! Aye! it is an expression of a highest feeling of gratitude to the almighty God! it derived from a native language in Ghana called "TWI" praise God ! this song it has kept a lot of Christian movements in Ghana going.".
2.
"I am a Ghanaian living in Ghana...i have probably heard this
song my entire life, I have played this song on the keyboard countless times in
churches across Ghana.....listening to it here feels different, I must tell
you....thanks for sharing!!!"
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Here's a comment from the discussion thread for the video entitled "Prophet Brian Carn Singing Aye Aye Aye" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcLV4urwzrc, published by Vincent K. Kpodo, Dec 15, 2015
1. @benjaminhammond7925, 2023
" "Aye" is also an appellation used for Royals.
It means what Prophet Brian says it means.
When mere human words can’t fully express what you want to
ascribe unto the King of Kings,
You are awestruck and have to say "Aye Aye Aye"
Prophet Brian Carn sings(Aye Aye Aye)
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Here are three comments from the discussion thread of the video that is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C54nNZPKDVY "AYE - The Most Powerful Ghana Worship song 🔥🇬🇭 🇺🇸 | Prophet Brian Carn", published by Delikam Worship Hub, August 14, 2021 (Numbers added for referencing purposes only
1. @lisaeasterevans4164, 2023
"What does Aye mean?"
Reply
2. @johnvangeldern3238, 2023
"It's ayeyi means praise"
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3. @benjaminhammond7925, 2023
"Appellations to adore God and express his supremacy and royalty"
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The word "Aye" is from the Akan (Twi) word "Ayeyi"
ReplyDelete"Aye" is pronounced the same as the English letter "i" (or the word "eye") + the English word "yeah".
The contemporary African American exclamation "Ayee" is spelled similarly, but isn't pronounced like that Twi word. Instead, the African American word "Ayee" is pronounced the same as the letter "a" (and rhymes with the words "day", "say", "bay" etc.). The word "Ayee" is found at the beginning of a sentence or may be the only word in a sentence. "Ayee" is a word that conveys encouragement, excitement, approval, support etc.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-contemporary-african-american.html for a pancocojams post on the contemporary African American exclamation "Ayee".