Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases a videos of Proclaim, a Ugandan (with some Congolese members) children's music ministry, performing the Christian praise song "Awesome God".
The lyrics for this song are included in this post along with selected comments from this video's discussion thread.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the members and staff of Proclaim choir & dancers who are featured in these videos. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to PROCLAIM MKC, the publisher of this video on YouTube.
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Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/two-videos-of-awesome-god-by-proclaim.html for a 2017 pancocojams post entitled "Two Videos Of "Awesome God" By Proclaim, A Ugandan Children's Music Ministry (with lyrics & comments)". That post has seven comments, including my responses to visitors' comments/questions.
The video given as #2 in that post is embedded in this 2020 pancocojams post. Also, a few of the comments that are found below were also included in that post.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Proclaim - Awesome God
PROCLAIM MKC Published on Oct 27, 2015
Proclaim worship Experience 2014 - Awesome God
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Statistics (as of April 11, 2020 at 1:45 PM EDT
total # of views- 9,272,046
total # of likes-58K
total # of dislikes- 2.9K
total # of comments-2,742
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LYRICS: AWESOME GOD
(as sung by Proclaim)
You're an Awesome God
Mighty God
I give you praise, Awesome God
I give you praise, I give you praise, I give you praise
You're high and lifted up
Awesome God ×2
Iya oooh Iya Iya ×8
Oohh ooohh Awesome God
Tout le monde majunda majuda majunda (everybody dance)
Ayi majunda tobina ya Yesu we
(Lets dance for Jesus)
This is for you for you for you
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Source:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=846943068745326&id=348439271929044 Proclaim facebook page July 5, 2016 ·
Several commenters on the discussion thread for this embedded video wrote that the lyrics: "Tout le monde majunda majuda majunda/Ayi majund tobina ya Yesu we" (The first three words) are in French and the remaining words are in Lingala, a Congolese language.
Other comments about those lines can be found in the comment section below.
The English translations for this song's lyrics are given in parenthesis.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
Here are some comments from this video's discussion thread (with numbers assigned for referencing purposes only)
2015
1. Raising Noise
"I love this video. Great singers and wonderful dancers. Well done everyone you are a blessing to others."
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2. M Kay
"These kids dance yo!"
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2016
3. B Campbell
"Where does Proclaim originate ? what country ? Fantastic !"
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4. amongin elizabeth
"Uganda"
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5. ROCLAIM MKC
"Hey Moumou we are from Uganda EastAfrica. Our home Church is Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral."
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Reply
#MúsicaBoa!
6. "Is evangelical or mormom?"
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7. Olivier Moureau
"#Se liga no Gospel none of them it's Pentecostal full Gospel church"
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8. Christian Sonic
"Please, what is the lyrics of this song ''Awesome God'' sung by Proclaim Music ? I want a letter of singing in African Language, From the minute starts 3:50 the language you do not understand, I could say what it means".
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9. Taty Ok6
"Hey! Tout le monde madjunda(3x) Everybody lets dance, Ayi madjunda mabina ya yesu(3x) lets dance, Jesus's dances"
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10. Alphonse Mangundu
"Your number one fan from Namibia you guys have been a bunch of joy in my Life! I would love to host you in our country"
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11. Kalukeki Ntoka
"These children are amazing,enjoying their preaching through praise,glory to God to the people mentoring them"
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2017
12. Shalom Rhema
"This is so lovely. One of the best Children group I've heard sang. This song made me weep for joy and jump up from my chair. Instrumentalist, you guys were on track."
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13. Trizah Kigathi
"im from kenya im even just proud to know mama africa is producing amazing kids who are worshipping the Lord God Almighty"
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14. Lone Wolf
"Is anyone appalled by the foreign currency symbols on their uniforms? Like they're servants of the mighty EURO, Pound, dollar or yen."
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15. Olivier Moureau
"modern geek it's just African clothes it doesn't mean we live for money lmaooooo it's just the part of tissue which is like that ! This kind of piece of tissue is cheap"
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It appears that "modern greek" changed his or her screen name to "Lone Wolf".
"Tissue" here probably means "cloth". Another commenter responded to a later comment (in 2018 I believe) who wrote that the singers' and the dancers' clothing was "Satanic" by indicating that this was just African print/African styles.
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16. Daniela A. Asante
"I can the accent tells me that she's from Ghana and the dress because ghana people
wear thouse kind of dresses"
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17. Hadija Shiba
"Not Ghana from uganda"
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18. naxy's world
"Daniela A. Asante ...this type of cloth is African....not Ghana only have it ...in Tanzania we call them vitenge....and no this kids are from uganda"
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19. A Al
"Daniela A. Asante the lead Singer is from Congo and two of her sibling are in the group, reason why some of the songs are in french"
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20. Elina Mwale
"please where did the lead singer go?"
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21. A Al
"Elina Mwale the family have moved to America the lead singer has 3 other siblings in proclaim and they have their own gospel band."
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22. A Al
"Elina Mwale maggie is lead singer, Gloria (red head band) Natalie( yellow head band) dier merci the boy in grey suit. they live in New York and their aunt is the fifth person in their gospel band"
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Carlson Divine
23. "They sing French and Lingala. Meaning everybody dance the music of Jesus."
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Pesi Belau
24. "when hear soukous, i'm just like heaven...."
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25. Chacha M.M.
"tout le monde majunda" this is part of french and one of my local languages...therefore, they must from D.R.Congo"
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26. poppyshow1996
"They are from Uganda."
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27. A Al
"poppyshow1996 ....the lead Singer is from Congo, with two of her siblings in the group"
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28. Tosin Ade
"See the maturity in their voices and the presentation. Our God is indeed awesome to have created beautiful kids with such lovely voices as yours. You guys rock!!"
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29. Zion Daughter
"Get your praise on children of God!"
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30. Sis. Dennise.
"I am from Trinidad West Indies & since I came across this song I subscribed to the channel & I listen to this song everyday. It's such a blessing.
May God continue to bless & inspire this Band in Jesus name! Amen!
I bless them in Jesus name! Amen! 🙏"
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2018
31. Meda Vunda
"Tout le monde majunda pona yesu! God bless these young servants of god and may they prosper 💗 I am Congolese and the moment I heard them starting to speak my language. I screamed and danced along 😊 I felt the Holy Spirit hallelugahhh!!!!!!"
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32. Nana Konadu
"What does "Majunda pona "mean?"
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33. Abel KUTANGILA
" "Madjunda" maens "proud"
"Madjunda pona Yesu" means "Proud for Jesus" "
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34. Emmanuel Apostolic Church Portmore
"Hi what does Tout le monde majunda means?"
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35. GOD'S CHILD
"Emmanuel Apostolic Church Portmore "Everybody proud for Jesus "...or praise Jesus...."
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37. Oluseun Odeyemi
"This is so fresh.. love it.. everything sounds good! The beautiful girl who led the song, the back up vocals, smiling dancers, the instrumentalists and the cute little dancers at the back.. just stumbled on it and watching over again, non stop
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38. Maryfully Blessed
"I constantly play this song in my car and have on repeat thruout the day!! 😊❤God bless the children. The bass player was on 🔥🔥🔥Fire!!"
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39. Edwin Magoga
"Awesome worship, the brothers handling the lead guitar and the bass guitar, you are from another planet !!!! Keep on keeping on!!"
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40. Susan Nangwale
"There was a bit of a hitch at the beginning the lead singer built it into the performance so cleverly you can miss it. Sharp girl. Brilliant kids, great talent. Let's also take a moment to acknowledge the fantastic live band."
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41. lizzy F
"Clever girl. Not many would recover after the wrong key being given to them (Start of the song). Shows she has an ear for music
Amazing ministry from these children. You can see the passion.in their ministrations"
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42. PROCLAIM MKC, 2019
"And that is not even the half of it. The Holy Spirit took over that day, it was a service. The congregation went 'crazy' with excitement and made a thunderous joyful noise without stopping for some time. It was all praise in the house. Glory to God."
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43. lizzy F
"@PROCLAIM MKC wow that is so awesome. We give glory to God"
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44. Betty Severa
"This is Awesome. Glory be to God most high.May God bless you abundantly young kings and daughters of Zion..not forgetting their Coach,,Musicians and the whole congregation... Shalom!!!!!!"
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45. Jhosemberg Souza
"We from Salvador Bahia, Brazil play in this rithm with ours drums!"
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46. jimias Chinjekure
"Lovely song watching in Zimbabwe I'm proud with African children"
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47. Abel KUTANGILA
"Wow!
I am Congolese from Kinshasa. And I am very happy to be celebrating in my language.
May God bless you so much.
"Tout le monde Madjunda" = "Everyone be proud"
"Madjunda mabina ya Yesu" = "Madjunda, dance of Jesus of Jesus""
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48. Mayala Will
"3:50 everything goes DRC. Hahahahahaha....love it. The kids are on fire."
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"DRC" - Democratic Republic of the Congo; meaning the influence of that nation is shown in that song (in the use of French and Lingala as well as in the dancing).
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49. Onele Mbiza
"in South Africa, wow this is wonderful we bless God for such talent. and may God bless who ever had this vision of collecting kids and teach them music."
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50. quincy. ndege
"I love this song it is my number one. God bless this children, i like the spirit of the leader.👍👏😍😍"
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2019
51. Clarence SEH
"The main lead singer here keeps amazing me. I just love her. The soloist (solo Guitar is just so so so good. I need his contact"
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52. PROCLAIM MKC
"Look out for Charmant Mushaga on social media platforms to get in touch with him."
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53. Phidia Maingi
"Wow! Am so in love with these kids! Real Praiiiise 🙌🙌🙌"
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54. BOAA
"please which country?"
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55. Perfect Lyrics
"@BOAA Uganda"
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56. David Johnson
"The bass guitar's lit, the Lead is Lit, the drummer's exceptional, the lead singer is from another realm.. This is wonderful. I love Africa!!!!!!!"
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57. PROCLAIM MKC
"We bless God for His grace and mercy that enables us to share this love with the world to the glory of his name"
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58. Joshua Rao
"Would really love to visit this church. Where is it located?"
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59. PROCLAIM MKC
"We'll be happy to welcome you Joshua Rao. Proclaim is based in Uganda - East Africa. You can find us at the Miracle Centre Cathedral-Kampala. We minister under the leadership of Senior Pastors Robert and Jessica Kayanja."
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60. MarlsJ Joseph
"This song gives me life....💃💃must listen to everyday, I encountered Proclaim in 2019 when this song popped up on my YouTube, surely a blessing to see the children worship and praise the great I am! Such beautiful voices, I cried. Much love coming from St Lucia in the Caribbean 🇱🇨🇱🇨 God is awesome. May his perfect will be done in the life of these precious ones."
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61. Jasper Jacobs
"Got it, boy i going jam to this song. love my African BROTHERS AND SISTER FROM ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA."
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62. Ricardo JMarcal
"Glórias a Deus , O Senhor Jesus está vivo !!! Aleluias
From São Paulo - Brazil"
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2020
63. Jeya Kodeeswari
"Beautiful. My love for you from India"
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64. Ratmaster4000
"4 years on and this song, performance and praise still gives me goosebumps... He's truly an Awesome God!"
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65. Janet Mwile
"These kids are amazing 👏🏼this never gets old❤️🙌🏽"
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Saturday, April 11, 2020
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Two Videos Of The Song "Kitoko Makasi" By The Angolan Gospel Group Filhos Do Ngana
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post provides information about the Angolan Gospel group Filhos Do Ngana and showcases two YouTube examples of the group's song "Kitoko Makasi".
Information about Lingala is included in this post along with Lingala to English translations of the in that song's title.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Filhos Do Ngana for their music. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these video on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT FILHOS DE NAGANA (Sons of Ngana*)
From https://www.facebook.com/FilhosdoNgana/
"Biografia
FILHOS DO NGANA·WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018
Filhos do Ngana; Um som, uma voz, uma missão.
É um grupo jovens de denominações diferentes que decidiram unirem se com um propósito único, louvor e adoração ao eterno Deus.
É constituído por 5 elementos entre ele: Emanuel Cangundo, Abel Zola, Gregório Quipipa, Silvio Lameira e Samuel Macuato.
O grupo foi criado à 3 anos e durante essa trajectória de exaltação ao soberano Deus por intermédio do louvor tiram varias e actividades aonde apresentavam as suas canções, tiveram também concertos; "Ele vive" Camama tropical e "Ao som da graça" Cine São Paulo, neste momento o grupo conta com uma obra discográfica intitulada "Filho do Ngana" ao vivo esse CD foi gravada totalmente ao vivo actualmente tenciona realizar espectáculo de grande vulto no Cine Atlântico no presente ano propriamente no mês de Setembro, sendo assim contamos com apoio da igreja de Cristo espalhado num a fora.
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Google translate from Portuguese to English
"Biography
NGANA CHILDREN · WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018
Children of Ngana; A sound, a voice, a mission.
It is a young group of different denominations that have decided to unite with a unique purpose, praise and adoration to the eternal God.
It is made up of 5 elements: Emanuel Cangundo, Abel Zola, Gregorio Quipipa, Silvio Lameira and Samuel Macuato.
The group was created at 3 years and during this path of exaltation to the sovereign God by means of the praise they take several and activities where they presented their songs, they also had concerts; "He lives" Tropical Camama and "To the sound of grace" Cine São Paulo, at this moment the group has a recording work titled "Son of Ngana" live this CD was recorded totally live currently intends to perform show of great magnitude in the Cinema Atlantic in the current year in September, so we have the support of the church of Christ spread outwards.
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* The English translation of "Filhos do Ngana" appears to be either "Sons Of Ngana" or "Children of Ngana". (The words "filhos" and "do" are Portuguese and (I think that) the word "Ngana" is Lingala.
My guess is that Ngana means God. Is that right?
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INFORMATION ABOUT LINGALA
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingala
"Lingala (Ngala) is a Bantu language spoken throughout the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a large part of the Republic of the Congo, as well as to some degree in Angola and the Central African Republic. It has over 10 million speakers.
History
In the 19th century, before the creation of the Congo Free State, the Bangala (literally: 'river people') were a group of similar Bantu peoples living and trading along the bend of the Congo River that reached from Irebu at the mouth of the Ubangi River to the Mongala River. They spoke similar languages, such as Losengo, but their trade language was Bangi, which was the most prestigious language between Stanley Pool (Kinshasa) and Irebu. As a result, people upstream of the Bangala mistook Bangi for the language of the Bangala and called it Lingala (language of the Bangala), and European missionaries followed suit.”...
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LINGALA TO ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS OF THE LINGALA WORDS "KITOKO" (also given as "KITICO") AND "MAKASI" (also given as "MAKASSI")
Two definitions for "kitoko"
from https://dic.lingala.be/en/kitoko
"kitóko, pl. bakitoko (class 9a/10a (2) : - / - (ba-) : plural from context (or informal/modern ba-), not with n-/m-)
beautiful, pretty
good, nice (e.g. the taste of food)
beauty"
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From https://glosbe.com/ln/en/kitoko
"kitoko" = beauty {noun}
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That page also provided these English translations of the Lingala word "kitoko" in sample sentences:
"wonderful", "breathtaking", "glorious", "ideal", "luxurious", "sweet", "beautiful", "idyllic", and "rich".
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A definition for "makasi": https://dic.lingala.be/en/makasi
"makasi
plural of "bokási"
bokási, pl. makasi (class 14/6 : bo- / ma-)
power, power, vigor, strength, vitality, energy, resistance
makási
tough, hard, strong, solid, resistant, strength"
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In the context of this Gospel song, does "kitoko makasi" mean "very beautiful" (or "very good")?
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Kitoco Makassi _ Filhos do Ngana 2017 #HD720
ZION TV, Published on Mar 3, 2018
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Example #2: Filhos do Ngana - Kitoko Makasi
Joel José Oficial, Published on Apr 6, 2018
Um Som
Uma Voz
Uma Missão
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Google translation from Portuguese to English translation:
A sound
One voice
A Mission
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This pancocojams post provides information about the Angolan Gospel group Filhos Do Ngana and showcases two YouTube examples of the group's song "Kitoko Makasi".
Information about Lingala is included in this post along with Lingala to English translations of the in that song's title.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Filhos Do Ngana for their music. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these video on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT FILHOS DE NAGANA (Sons of Ngana*)
From https://www.facebook.com/FilhosdoNgana/
"Biografia
FILHOS DO NGANA·WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018
Filhos do Ngana; Um som, uma voz, uma missão.
É um grupo jovens de denominações diferentes que decidiram unirem se com um propósito único, louvor e adoração ao eterno Deus.
É constituído por 5 elementos entre ele: Emanuel Cangundo, Abel Zola, Gregório Quipipa, Silvio Lameira e Samuel Macuato.
O grupo foi criado à 3 anos e durante essa trajectória de exaltação ao soberano Deus por intermédio do louvor tiram varias e actividades aonde apresentavam as suas canções, tiveram também concertos; "Ele vive" Camama tropical e "Ao som da graça" Cine São Paulo, neste momento o grupo conta com uma obra discográfica intitulada "Filho do Ngana" ao vivo esse CD foi gravada totalmente ao vivo actualmente tenciona realizar espectáculo de grande vulto no Cine Atlântico no presente ano propriamente no mês de Setembro, sendo assim contamos com apoio da igreja de Cristo espalhado num a fora.
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Google translate from Portuguese to English
"Biography
NGANA CHILDREN · WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018
Children of Ngana; A sound, a voice, a mission.
It is a young group of different denominations that have decided to unite with a unique purpose, praise and adoration to the eternal God.
It is made up of 5 elements: Emanuel Cangundo, Abel Zola, Gregorio Quipipa, Silvio Lameira and Samuel Macuato.
The group was created at 3 years and during this path of exaltation to the sovereign God by means of the praise they take several and activities where they presented their songs, they also had concerts; "He lives" Tropical Camama and "To the sound of grace" Cine São Paulo, at this moment the group has a recording work titled "Son of Ngana" live this CD was recorded totally live currently intends to perform show of great magnitude in the Cinema Atlantic in the current year in September, so we have the support of the church of Christ spread outwards.
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* The English translation of "Filhos do Ngana" appears to be either "Sons Of Ngana" or "Children of Ngana". (The words "filhos" and "do" are Portuguese and (I think that) the word "Ngana" is Lingala.
My guess is that Ngana means God. Is that right?
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INFORMATION ABOUT LINGALA
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingala
"Lingala (Ngala) is a Bantu language spoken throughout the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a large part of the Republic of the Congo, as well as to some degree in Angola and the Central African Republic. It has over 10 million speakers.
History
In the 19th century, before the creation of the Congo Free State, the Bangala (literally: 'river people') were a group of similar Bantu peoples living and trading along the bend of the Congo River that reached from Irebu at the mouth of the Ubangi River to the Mongala River. They spoke similar languages, such as Losengo, but their trade language was Bangi, which was the most prestigious language between Stanley Pool (Kinshasa) and Irebu. As a result, people upstream of the Bangala mistook Bangi for the language of the Bangala and called it Lingala (language of the Bangala), and European missionaries followed suit.”...
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LINGALA TO ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS OF THE LINGALA WORDS "KITOKO" (also given as "KITICO") AND "MAKASI" (also given as "MAKASSI")
Two definitions for "kitoko"
from https://dic.lingala.be/en/kitoko
"kitóko, pl. bakitoko (class 9a/10a (2) : - / - (ba-) : plural from context (or informal/modern ba-), not with n-/m-)
beautiful, pretty
good, nice (e.g. the taste of food)
beauty"
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From https://glosbe.com/ln/en/kitoko
"kitoko" = beauty {noun}
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That page also provided these English translations of the Lingala word "kitoko" in sample sentences:
"wonderful", "breathtaking", "glorious", "ideal", "luxurious", "sweet", "beautiful", "idyllic", and "rich".
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A definition for "makasi": https://dic.lingala.be/en/makasi
"makasi
plural of "bokási"
bokási, pl. makasi (class 14/6 : bo- / ma-)
power, power, vigor, strength, vitality, energy, resistance
makási
tough, hard, strong, solid, resistant, strength"
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In the context of this Gospel song, does "kitoko makasi" mean "very beautiful" (or "very good")?
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Kitoco Makassi _ Filhos do Ngana 2017 #HD720
ZION TV, Published on Mar 3, 2018
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Example #2: Filhos do Ngana - Kitoko Makasi
Joel José Oficial, Published on Apr 6, 2018
Um Som
Uma Voz
Uma Missão
-snip-
Google translation from Portuguese to English translation:
A sound
One voice
A Mission
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Seven Examples Of Mambo Sawa Sawa (Videos & Lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post presents seven videos of the Swahili Gospel song "Mamba Sawa Sawa". Lyrics to some versions of this song are also included in this post.
Updated September 27, 2014
The content of this post is presented for spiritual, informational, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
(These videos are presented in no particular order.)
Example #1: Songbirds - Mambo Sawa Sawa (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Joashstilltheman,Uploaded on Jan 24, 2010
Title track by Songbirds (Ruth Wamuyu et al) from their album MAMBO SAWA SAWA
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Several comments that are found on this video's viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx01ItBclGI, indicate that "Mambo Sawa Sawa" is an old song. One commenter wrote that he remembers this song from the 1990s & another person wrote that he remember this song from when he was very little. Still another person wrote that the original person who sung this song was "a Zairian".
Here's an excerpt of a newspaper article about this version's lead vocalist Ruth Wamuyu:
http://www.ajabuafrica.com/Gospel%20Artist-Ruth%20Wamuyu.html Story and pics By Harrison Maina; AjabuAfrica.com,07/10/2008
Lowell, MA
"[photograph notation]
Ecstastic Kenyans go chini Kwa chini (low for low) as they dance to the rythmic Gospel tunes by Ruth Wamuyu, who is visiting the US"
[photograph notation]
"Ruth Wamuyu, a popular Kenyan Gospel Musician who is cureently on a US tour, entertains Christians during a Live Praise event held at the CCF Church in Lowell , MA
A passionately popular Gospel artist, Evangelist Ruth Wamuyu, of the Mambo Sawa Sawa ( Kiswahili for ‘Things are already better’) hit song, attracted hundreds of fans to a fun-cum-spirit filled Sunday event at the CCF Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA."
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The English lyrics sung in this version are:
Things already better
Things already better
things already better
When the Lord is on the throne
Things already better now.
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The English translation for the Swahili word "mambo" is "things". In the "Mambo Sawa Sawa" songs, the word "better" appears to usually be the English translation for the Swahili phrase "sawa sawa".
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Example #2: James Okon - Mambo Sawa Sawa
Dan Zeeno, Published on Dec 18, 2012
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Here's my basic transcription of this version of "Mambo Sawa Sawa":
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Yesu Akiwa Enzini
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
(repeat several times)
May be tough
May be rough
May be bad
But I hold on to God’s promises.
From His word I’m saved from any man
I believe.
I receive.
Mambo sawa sawa etc.
Things already better
Things already better
For the Lord is on the throne
Things already better
Things already better
Things already better
I am going higher
I am going higher
For the Lord is on the throne
I am going higher
I am going higher
I am going higher
May be tough etc.
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Things already better
Things already better
Things already better
I am going higher
I am going higher
I am going higher
Lift Jesus higher
(Mambo)
Lift Jesus higher
(Mambo)
[More call & response with the words mambo and sawa; the song ends with "Mambo sawa sawa".
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This basic transcription is by Azizi Powell from the above video. Disclaimer: I don't speak any Swahili. Additions & corrections are very welcome.
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Example #4: Kijitonyama Upendo Group Mambo Sawa Sawa Official Video
Africha Entertainment, Published on Apr 26, 2014
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Example #5: Bethany Children's choir from Tanzania sing 'Mambo sawa sawa'
unapendo,Published on Oct 20, 2012
The Bethany Family Choir (from Tanzania) visiting the UK and singing at St Leonard's Church, Padiham on Friday 19th October 2012. The 11 children + teacher and 3 Bethany students make up the choir and are visiting various schools, colleges, churches and other organisations on their 7 week visit Oct - Dec 2012. For more information: www.bethanyonline.org
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Example #6: Watoto Children's Choir | Mambo Sawa
WatotoUS's channel,Uploaded on Jan 5, 2010
Watoto Children's Choir gives an energetic performance of "Mambo Sawa" which means "Life is Good" -- Recorded Live at Springs Church in Canada
Mambo Sawa By Kamsa (Official HDVideo)
Maxton Videos, Published on Jul 28, 2014
- Kenyan Gospel -
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ADDENDUM
Here's another version of the "Mambo Sama Sama" song's lyrics:
From http://www.destinyafrica.org/assets/lyrics/Things%20already%20better.pdf
Things already better
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Yesu Akiwa Enzini
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Things already better
Things already better
When the lord is on my side
Things already better
Things already better
Things already better
Pepele Pepele (Pepele)
Pepele Na Yesu Nangayi ( pepele)
Balabala Yesu Nakopesa Emotema
Langanyoso kolatikala pepelewo ( Pepele)
Balabala Yesu Nakopesa Emotema
Langanyoso kolatikala pepelewo ( Pepele)
Oh labala yesu wee-pepelewo- pepele
Sikumesiyo wee- pepelewo pepele
Yelele, Yelele yelele yelele
(yesu mukama, Ya tuwadde obulamu, Yesu masiya)
BONUS VIDEO: Sawa Sawa
ericwainainavideos, Uploaded on Jul 22, 2011
-snip-
From this video's viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH1Ji9NiBtQ
it appears that this inspirational song is almost 13 years old.
Notice that in the beginning of this video, the vocalist says "Everything is alright", everything is okay". These are English translations for the Swahili words "sawa sawa".
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EDITORIAL NOTE:
The word "mambo" in the Swahili Gospel songs "Mambo Sawa Sawa" & the Gospel song "Sawa Sawa" doesn't have the same origin & meaning as the music/dance "mambo". That word "mambo" comes from the Kikongo language and means "conversation with the gods". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mambo_(music).
Also, the phrase "sawa sawa" in the "Mambo Sawa Sawa" songs (which may also be found as "Mambo Sawa") does not have the same origin & meaning as the Igbo phrase "sawa sawa" in the Nigerian song "Sawale", or in its recent sexually explicit version "Nwa Baby". In those songs "sawa sawa" refers to the act of walking the streets. http://www.nairaland.com/589179/what-nwa-baby-ashawo-song.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers of this song, and to the vocalists, musicians, and church members who sung this song. Thanks also to the journalist who was quoted in this post, the quoted transcriber of a version of this song's lyrics, and the uploaders of these featured videos.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post presents seven videos of the Swahili Gospel song "Mamba Sawa Sawa". Lyrics to some versions of this song are also included in this post.
Updated September 27, 2014
The content of this post is presented for spiritual, informational, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
(These videos are presented in no particular order.)
Example #1: Songbirds - Mambo Sawa Sawa (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Joashstilltheman,Uploaded on Jan 24, 2010
Title track by Songbirds (Ruth Wamuyu et al) from their album MAMBO SAWA SAWA
-snip-
Several comments that are found on this video's viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx01ItBclGI, indicate that "Mambo Sawa Sawa" is an old song. One commenter wrote that he remembers this song from the 1990s & another person wrote that he remember this song from when he was very little. Still another person wrote that the original person who sung this song was "a Zairian".
Here's an excerpt of a newspaper article about this version's lead vocalist Ruth Wamuyu:
http://www.ajabuafrica.com/Gospel%20Artist-Ruth%20Wamuyu.html Story and pics By Harrison Maina; AjabuAfrica.com,07/10/2008
Lowell, MA
"[photograph notation]
Ecstastic Kenyans go chini Kwa chini (low for low) as they dance to the rythmic Gospel tunes by Ruth Wamuyu, who is visiting the US"
[photograph notation]
"Ruth Wamuyu, a popular Kenyan Gospel Musician who is cureently on a US tour, entertains Christians during a Live Praise event held at the CCF Church in Lowell , MA
A passionately popular Gospel artist, Evangelist Ruth Wamuyu, of the Mambo Sawa Sawa ( Kiswahili for ‘Things are already better’) hit song, attracted hundreds of fans to a fun-cum-spirit filled Sunday event at the CCF Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA."
-snip-
The English lyrics sung in this version are:
Things already better
Things already better
things already better
When the Lord is on the throne
Things already better now.
-snip-
The English translation for the Swahili word "mambo" is "things". In the "Mambo Sawa Sawa" songs, the word "better" appears to usually be the English translation for the Swahili phrase "sawa sawa".
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Example #2: James Okon - Mambo Sawa Sawa
Dan Zeeno, Published on Dec 18, 2012
-snip-
Here's my basic transcription of this version of "Mambo Sawa Sawa":
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Yesu Akiwa Enzini
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
(repeat several times)
May be tough
May be rough
May be bad
But I hold on to God’s promises.
From His word I’m saved from any man
I believe.
I receive.
Mambo sawa sawa etc.
Things already better
Things already better
For the Lord is on the throne
Things already better
Things already better
Things already better
I am going higher
I am going higher
For the Lord is on the throne
I am going higher
I am going higher
I am going higher
May be tough etc.
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Things already better
Things already better
Things already better
I am going higher
I am going higher
I am going higher
Lift Jesus higher
(Mambo)
Lift Jesus higher
(Mambo)
[More call & response with the words mambo and sawa; the song ends with "Mambo sawa sawa".
-snip-
This basic transcription is by Azizi Powell from the above video. Disclaimer: I don't speak any Swahili. Additions & corrections are very welcome.
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Example #4: Kijitonyama Upendo Group Mambo Sawa Sawa Official Video
Africha Entertainment, Published on Apr 26, 2014
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Example #5: Bethany Children's choir from Tanzania sing 'Mambo sawa sawa'
unapendo,Published on Oct 20, 2012
The Bethany Family Choir (from Tanzania) visiting the UK and singing at St Leonard's Church, Padiham on Friday 19th October 2012. The 11 children + teacher and 3 Bethany students make up the choir and are visiting various schools, colleges, churches and other organisations on their 7 week visit Oct - Dec 2012. For more information: www.bethanyonline.org
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Example #6: Watoto Children's Choir | Mambo Sawa
WatotoUS's channel,Uploaded on Jan 5, 2010
Watoto Children's Choir gives an energetic performance of "Mambo Sawa" which means "Life is Good" -- Recorded Live at Springs Church in Canada
Mambo Sawa By Kamsa (Official HDVideo)
Maxton Videos, Published on Jul 28, 2014
- Kenyan Gospel -
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ADDENDUM
Here's another version of the "Mambo Sama Sama" song's lyrics:
From http://www.destinyafrica.org/assets/lyrics/Things%20already%20better.pdf
Things already better
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Mambo Sawa Sawa
Yesu Akiwa Enzini
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Mambo sawa sawa
Things already better
Things already better
When the lord is on my side
Things already better
Things already better
Things already better
Pepele Pepele (Pepele)
Pepele Na Yesu Nangayi ( pepele)
Balabala Yesu Nakopesa Emotema
Langanyoso kolatikala pepelewo ( Pepele)
Balabala Yesu Nakopesa Emotema
Langanyoso kolatikala pepelewo ( Pepele)
Oh labala yesu wee-pepelewo- pepele
Sikumesiyo wee- pepelewo pepele
Yelele, Yelele yelele yelele
(yesu mukama, Ya tuwadde obulamu, Yesu masiya)
BONUS VIDEO: Sawa Sawa
ericwainainavideos, Uploaded on Jul 22, 2011
-snip-
From this video's viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH1Ji9NiBtQ
it appears that this inspirational song is almost 13 years old.
Notice that in the beginning of this video, the vocalist says "Everything is alright", everything is okay". These are English translations for the Swahili words "sawa sawa".
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EDITORIAL NOTE:
The word "mambo" in the Swahili Gospel songs "Mambo Sawa Sawa" & the Gospel song "Sawa Sawa" doesn't have the same origin & meaning as the music/dance "mambo". That word "mambo" comes from the Kikongo language and means "conversation with the gods". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mambo_(music).
Also, the phrase "sawa sawa" in the "Mambo Sawa Sawa" songs (which may also be found as "Mambo Sawa") does not have the same origin & meaning as the Igbo phrase "sawa sawa" in the Nigerian song "Sawale", or in its recent sexually explicit version "Nwa Baby". In those songs "sawa sawa" refers to the act of walking the streets. http://www.nairaland.com/589179/what-nwa-baby-ashawo-song.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers of this song, and to the vocalists, musicians, and church members who sung this song. Thanks also to the journalist who was quoted in this post, the quoted transcriber of a version of this song's lyrics, and the uploaders of these featured videos.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Mkhululi ft Joyous Celebration Choir - Tambira Jehovah (Video, Lyrics, & Comments)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases a video of the Zimbabwean Gospel song "Tambira Jehovah" as sung by Mkhululi featuring Joyous Celebration Choir. Also included in this post are general information about the Mkhululi, lyrics for "Tambira Jehovah", and selected comments from that featured video.
The content of this post is presented for religious, informational, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MKHULULI & JOYOUS CELEBRATION
Mkhululi Bhebhe is a Gospel singer from Zimbabwe, South Africa who was recruited in 2011 as a member of the award winning South African choir "Joyous Celebration". Mkhululi has also released his own Gospel album.
From http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8082:zimbabwes-mkhululi-bhebhe-rises-to-joyous-celebration-expectation&Itemid=297
"WHEN Mkhululi Bhebhe was born 27 years ago in Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, little did the world of gospel music know that a superstar has emerged/
Born and bred in Bulawayo’s black exclusive township of Emakhandeni, Mkhululi is one of the few Zimbabweans who have successful cracked into South Africa’s glamorous musical industry."
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From http://www.bulawayo24.com/index-id-entertainment-sc-shows-byo-3527-article-Zimbabwe+Joyous+Celebration+recruit+Mkhululi+Bhebhe+thrills+fans.html
"African Idol and CBZ A Academy contender Mkhululi Bhebhe put on a splendid performance at the Harare International Conference Centre when he featured in one of Joyous Celebration’s songs last Saturday.
He delighted Zimbabwean fans when he performed alongside this fashionable gospel outfit.
The crowd went into ecstasy when they unexpectedly saw Bhebhe feature a new version of Tambira Jehova, one of their most popular songs.
Mkhululi introduced Zimbabwean dances to his fellow Joyous members when he imitated Hosiah Chipanga and Simon Chimbetu dances in what was an outstanding performance by the 27-year-old singer who was clad in a silver suit.
"It was a magical experience performing with Joyous, I’m overwhelmed by the response Zimbabweans showed me and it was an exciting moment performing in my country."
"Singing with Joyous Celebration since I joined them in April last year has been a nice experience and I have learnt a lot in terms of spiritual and music growth," said Mkhululi...
Mkhululi, as he is now part and parcel of the group, will feature on the next Joyous Celebration album - their 15th - with his song Tambira Jehova."
FEATURED VIDEO
Tambira Jehovah Joyous Celebration 15
Gideon Mavedzenge, Uploaded on Nov 23, 2011
Mkhululi ft Joyous Celebration choir
-anip-
This song is included in Part I of Joyous Celebration choir's 15th album. That album was recorded at a concert in Durban, South Africa in April 2011. http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/music/Joyous-Celebration-Vol-15-Live-at-the-ICC--ArtistJoyous-Celebration/000000000300000000001000000000000000000000000006007124638434/.
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Here are some comments from this video's viewer comment thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgHK-WryPRc
Gospicnic, 2012
"I like the Chopper dance at the end. Simon Chimbetu must be smiling in his grave; who would have imagined that the dance that originated in beerhalls would some day influence worshippers."
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maigwata1. 2012
"way to represent Zim Mkhululi...love the song"
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Nabo Madzingo 11 months ago
"it's amazing that SA gospel Music is now incorporating Zim music, Glory be to God. a great performance by SA people and a zim brother."
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shami88, 2012
"Tambira Jehova - Dance for the Lord (even though they are saying come and dance to the Lord Dance for the Lord is a more accurate translation) Uko Uko over there (that's where the blessings are Rikita Madinonhi- cast out demons
some version include Sing for the Lord, ( Imbira Jehovah) and Clap for the Lord, (Wombera Jehovah (looses something in translation though))
Bata musoro- touch your head
Bata musana touch your back
Tenderera spin around (thats just the choreography that goes with the song)"
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Shonkat, 2012
"need a translation for the part yelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Tambira Jehovah (repeat)
Please help!!"
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Buyi Mjengu, 2012
"yelele is just like ohh yeah,ohh yeah come n dance for the Lord"
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damizztee,2012
"this is a shona song from zimbabwe, the guy leading is also zimbabwean but he sings with a south african band/choir
[Editor-meaning the "Joyous Celebration" choir from the nation of South Africa]
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101katsi, 2012
"some of the words are similar to chichewa...thumbs up malawians...."
-snip-
-snip-
From the featured video, Mkhululi says "In Zimbabwe 'uko uko' means 'over there, over there'. That's where your blessings are, over there".
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LYRICS: TAMBIRA JEHOVAH
(Zimbabwe Gospel song, Language: Shona & English; composer ?)
Tambira Jehovah, Tambira Jehovah
Tambira Jehovah, Tambira Jehovah
Tambira, Tambira Jehovah (repeat)
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Tambira Jehovah (repeat)
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
(repeat)
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Come and dance to the Lord (repeat)
Uko uko uko (uko) (repeat X15)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita rikita rikita (rikita,rikita,rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita rikita rikita (rikita,rikita,rikita) (repeat)
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Come and dance to the Lord (repeat)
Bata msuoro, bata musana, Bata musoro, bata musana
Bata musoro, bata musana, Bata musoro, bata musana
tenderera, tenderera, tenderera, tenderera
tenderera, tenderera, tenderera, tenderera (repeat)
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord (repeat)
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Come and dance to the Lord (repeat)
From http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/tambira-jehovah-dance-to-the-lord-lyrics-by-mkhululi-and-the-joyous-celebration-choir/
For another version of this song, click http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/tambira-jehovah-lyrics-by-celebration-choir-zimbabwe/
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Mkhululi & other members of the Joyous Celebration Choir for their performance of this Gospel song. Thanks also to the composer of this song & the musicians who performed on this featured video. Thanks also to the authors of the articles and the quoted in this post as well as the commenters who are quoted in this post. My thanks to the transcriber of the song lyrics, and the uploader of this featured video.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post showcases a video of the Zimbabwean Gospel song "Tambira Jehovah" as sung by Mkhululi featuring Joyous Celebration Choir. Also included in this post are general information about the Mkhululi, lyrics for "Tambira Jehovah", and selected comments from that featured video.
The content of this post is presented for religious, informational, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MKHULULI & JOYOUS CELEBRATION
Mkhululi Bhebhe is a Gospel singer from Zimbabwe, South Africa who was recruited in 2011 as a member of the award winning South African choir "Joyous Celebration". Mkhululi has also released his own Gospel album.
From http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8082:zimbabwes-mkhululi-bhebhe-rises-to-joyous-celebration-expectation&Itemid=297
"WHEN Mkhululi Bhebhe was born 27 years ago in Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, little did the world of gospel music know that a superstar has emerged/
Born and bred in Bulawayo’s black exclusive township of Emakhandeni, Mkhululi is one of the few Zimbabweans who have successful cracked into South Africa’s glamorous musical industry."
-snip-
From http://www.bulawayo24.com/index-id-entertainment-sc-shows-byo-3527-article-Zimbabwe+Joyous+Celebration+recruit+Mkhululi+Bhebhe+thrills+fans.html
"African Idol and CBZ A Academy contender Mkhululi Bhebhe put on a splendid performance at the Harare International Conference Centre when he featured in one of Joyous Celebration’s songs last Saturday.
He delighted Zimbabwean fans when he performed alongside this fashionable gospel outfit.
The crowd went into ecstasy when they unexpectedly saw Bhebhe feature a new version of Tambira Jehova, one of their most popular songs.
Mkhululi introduced Zimbabwean dances to his fellow Joyous members when he imitated Hosiah Chipanga and Simon Chimbetu dances in what was an outstanding performance by the 27-year-old singer who was clad in a silver suit.
"It was a magical experience performing with Joyous, I’m overwhelmed by the response Zimbabweans showed me and it was an exciting moment performing in my country."
"Singing with Joyous Celebration since I joined them in April last year has been a nice experience and I have learnt a lot in terms of spiritual and music growth," said Mkhululi...
Mkhululi, as he is now part and parcel of the group, will feature on the next Joyous Celebration album - their 15th - with his song Tambira Jehova."
FEATURED VIDEO
Tambira Jehovah Joyous Celebration 15
Gideon Mavedzenge, Uploaded on Nov 23, 2011
Mkhululi ft Joyous Celebration choir
-anip-
This song is included in Part I of Joyous Celebration choir's 15th album. That album was recorded at a concert in Durban, South Africa in April 2011. http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/music/Joyous-Celebration-Vol-15-Live-at-the-ICC--ArtistJoyous-Celebration/000000000300000000001000000000000000000000000006007124638434/.
-snip-
Here are some comments from this video's viewer comment thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgHK-WryPRc
Gospicnic, 2012
"I like the Chopper dance at the end. Simon Chimbetu must be smiling in his grave; who would have imagined that the dance that originated in beerhalls would some day influence worshippers."
**
maigwata1. 2012
"way to represent Zim Mkhululi...love the song"
**
Nabo Madzingo 11 months ago
"it's amazing that SA gospel Music is now incorporating Zim music, Glory be to God. a great performance by SA people and a zim brother."
**
shami88, 2012
"Tambira Jehova - Dance for the Lord (even though they are saying come and dance to the Lord Dance for the Lord is a more accurate translation) Uko Uko over there (that's where the blessings are Rikita Madinonhi- cast out demons
some version include Sing for the Lord, ( Imbira Jehovah) and Clap for the Lord, (Wombera Jehovah (looses something in translation though))
Bata musoro- touch your head
Bata musana touch your back
Tenderera spin around (thats just the choreography that goes with the song)"
**
Shonkat, 2012
"need a translation for the part yelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Tambira Jehovah (repeat)
Please help!!"
**
Buyi Mjengu, 2012
"yelele is just like ohh yeah,ohh yeah come n dance for the Lord"
**
damizztee,2012
"this is a shona song from zimbabwe, the guy leading is also zimbabwean but he sings with a south african band/choir
[Editor-meaning the "Joyous Celebration" choir from the nation of South Africa]
**
101katsi, 2012
"some of the words are similar to chichewa...thumbs up malawians...."
-snip-
-snip-
From the featured video, Mkhululi says "In Zimbabwe 'uko uko' means 'over there, over there'. That's where your blessings are, over there".
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LYRICS: TAMBIRA JEHOVAH
(Zimbabwe Gospel song, Language: Shona & English; composer ?)
Tambira Jehovah, Tambira Jehovah
Tambira Jehovah, Tambira Jehovah
Tambira, Tambira Jehovah (repeat)
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Tambira Jehovah (repeat)
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
(repeat)
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Come and dance to the Lord (repeat)
Uko uko uko (uko) (repeat X15)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita rikita rikita (rikita,rikita,rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita mademoni (rikita)
Rikita rikita rikita (rikita,rikita,rikita) (repeat)
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Come and dance to the Lord (repeat)
Bata msuoro, bata musana, Bata musoro, bata musana
Bata musoro, bata musana, Bata musoro, bata musana
tenderera, tenderera, tenderera, tenderera
tenderera, tenderera, tenderera, tenderera (repeat)
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Give a joyful dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord
Dance to the Lord, Come and dance to the lord (repeat)
Iyelele Iyelele
Iyelele yelele, Iyelele yelele
Come and dance to the Lord (repeat)
From http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/tambira-jehovah-dance-to-the-lord-lyrics-by-mkhululi-and-the-joyous-celebration-choir/
For another version of this song, click http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/tambira-jehovah-lyrics-by-celebration-choir-zimbabwe/
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Mkhululi & other members of the Joyous Celebration Choir for their performance of this Gospel song. Thanks also to the composer of this song & the musicians who performed on this featured video. Thanks also to the authors of the articles and the quoted in this post as well as the commenters who are quoted in this post. My thanks to the transcriber of the song lyrics, and the uploader of this featured video.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
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