dited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of the Rwandan Gospel song "Nivo" by Ezra Joas featuring Aline Gahongayire.
A few comments from this video's discussion thread are included in this post. I added a comment in this video's discussion thread asking for someone to share the Kinyarwandan lyrics for this song and their English translations. If those lyrics are added to that discussion thread, I will include them in this post.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Ezra Joas featuring Aline Gahongayire for singing this Rwandan Gospel song. Thanks also to all those who are associated with this video and all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
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click the "Rwandan Gospel music" tag for other pancocojams post about Rwandan Gospel music.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: NIYO BY EZRA FT ALINE GAHONGAYIRE
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
Here are a few comments from this video's discussion thread, with numbers assigned for referencing purposes only:
1. Alberto Bolaños, 2016
"somebody can tell me from where is this song and which language"
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REPLY
2. dusabe olive, 2016
"Kinyarwanda from Rwanda"
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3. Alberto Bolaños
"am searching the lirycs"
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4.
Azizi Powell, 2018
"These singers are wonderful and this video is first class! I wish I knew what they were singing. A commenter in this video's discussion thread below noted that the language is Kinyarwanda.
I'm an African American who unfortunately only knows English. Please add the lyrics to this song in Kinyarwanda and an English translation or at least the meaning of "Niyo" and a summary of this song in English. That would increase the access to this song for a lot of people throughout the world .
One love!"
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Sunday, March 18, 2018
Rwandan Gospel Song "Manu Urera" ("You Are Holy") by True Promises (with lyrics, English translation, & comments)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of the song "Manu Urera" by the Rwandan Gospel Choir "True Promises".
The Kinyanwanda lyrics to this song are included in this post along with a few 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 True Promises for singing this Rwandan Gospel song. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
Special thanks to Muvunyi John Paul for adding the lyrics in Kinyarwanda with their English translations.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/rwandan-s-heman-choir-haleluya-video.html for a pancocojams post that showcases another Rwandan Gospel choir: "Rwandan 's Heman Gospel Choir- "Haleluya" (video, song summary, & other selected comments)" Also, click the "Rwandan Gospel music" tag for other pancocojams post about Rwandan Gospel music.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: MANA URERA by True Promises(OFFICIAL VIDEO)2015
AFRIFAME, Published on Jun 5, 2015
Song: Mana urera
Artiste:True Promises
Directed by Henry Joel
Produced by URUGERO films
Rwanda Gospel Music 2015
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LYRICS: MANU URERA
("God your Holy" by True Promises)
God you are holy X4
All the times
God you are holy
Jesus you are holy
God you are holy
We shall forever say that...
God you are holy
All days...
God you are holy
You are God of peace
God you are Holy
You are God of joy
God you are holy X3
You are God of peace
God you are Holy
You are God of joy
God you are holy X2
You are God to be Holy..
God you are Holy...
Iye hiye hiyeee...
God you are Holy...
Verse (by the guy then after the girl)
Let all the creatures, the elders and the angels
Say your Holy, aah!
The nation you created we say that you are Holy King.
God you are Holy
You are God of joy
God you are Holy
You are God of forgiveness
God you are holy X2
We shall forever say that
You are God of Hope
God you are holy
God you are Holy,
You are Holy oh Jesus...
Rest:
The good works that you always do for your people
They say that you are holy aaah
For we see that there is nothing we can get to pay
Apart from thanking you..aaah
The good works that you always do, for your people
They say that you are holy aaah
For we see that there is nothing we can get to pay you...
Apart from thanking you..
aaah God you are Holy X5
You are Holy God
Lets say it, lets announce it...
Holy you are Holy...
Let the nations say that you are the only Holy one...
The works you always do for us,
there is nothing I can offer...
Apart from saying that you are Holy...
Holy you are Holy...God you are Holy...
Translated by Muvunyi John Paul (Soul Winners) (+256787772135), 2016 [in this embedded video's discussion thread)
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I reformatted these lyrics to enhance their readability. (My apologies if this reformatting isn't correct.)
The word "your" was written throughout these lyrics for "you are". I changed "your" to "you are" when applicable to be clear which meaning of "your" was intended in these lyrics.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
Here are a few comments from this video's discussion thread, with numbers assigned for referencing purposes only:
2015
1, Niyitanga Theophile, 2015
"MANA urera~~""you are holy GOD""
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2. Deo Ndayis, 2015
"Gorgeous voices! Wish I understood the lyrics
REPLY
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4. HEALTHY MINDS Healthy minds, 2015
"God is holy, holy holy...... that's all about the message."
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4. Eddy Ote, 2017
"I had an opportunity to listen to this guys on 28/05/2017 at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi. This guys are just awesome and amazing. May our good Lord bless you abundantly and grow your ministry."
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5. Gertrude ochanda, 2017
"wonderful song ....which language is it?
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REPLY
6. genubi, 2017
"Kinyarwanda :)"
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This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of the song "Manu Urera" by the Rwandan Gospel Choir "True Promises".
The Kinyanwanda lyrics to this song are included in this post along with a few 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 True Promises for singing this Rwandan Gospel song. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
Special thanks to Muvunyi John Paul for adding the lyrics in Kinyarwanda with their English translations.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/rwandan-s-heman-choir-haleluya-video.html for a pancocojams post that showcases another Rwandan Gospel choir: "Rwandan 's Heman Gospel Choir- "Haleluya" (video, song summary, & other selected comments)" Also, click the "Rwandan Gospel music" tag for other pancocojams post about Rwandan Gospel music.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: MANA URERA by True Promises(OFFICIAL VIDEO)2015
AFRIFAME, Published on Jun 5, 2015
Song: Mana urera
Artiste:True Promises
Directed by Henry Joel
Produced by URUGERO films
Rwanda Gospel Music 2015
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LYRICS: MANU URERA
("God your Holy" by True Promises)
God you are holy X4
All the times
God you are holy
Jesus you are holy
God you are holy
We shall forever say that...
God you are holy
All days...
God you are holy
You are God of peace
God you are Holy
You are God of joy
God you are holy X3
You are God of peace
God you are Holy
You are God of joy
God you are holy X2
You are God to be Holy..
God you are Holy...
Iye hiye hiyeee...
God you are Holy...
Verse (by the guy then after the girl)
Let all the creatures, the elders and the angels
Say your Holy, aah!
The nation you created we say that you are Holy King.
God you are Holy
You are God of joy
God you are Holy
You are God of forgiveness
God you are holy X2
We shall forever say that
You are God of Hope
God you are holy
God you are Holy,
You are Holy oh Jesus...
Rest:
The good works that you always do for your people
They say that you are holy aaah
For we see that there is nothing we can get to pay
Apart from thanking you..aaah
The good works that you always do, for your people
They say that you are holy aaah
For we see that there is nothing we can get to pay you...
Apart from thanking you..
aaah God you are Holy X5
You are Holy God
Lets say it, lets announce it...
Holy you are Holy...
Let the nations say that you are the only Holy one...
The works you always do for us,
there is nothing I can offer...
Apart from saying that you are Holy...
Holy you are Holy...God you are Holy...
Translated by Muvunyi John Paul (Soul Winners) (+256787772135), 2016 [in this embedded video's discussion thread)
-snip-
I reformatted these lyrics to enhance their readability. (My apologies if this reformatting isn't correct.)
The word "your" was written throughout these lyrics for "you are". I changed "your" to "you are" when applicable to be clear which meaning of "your" was intended in these lyrics.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
Here are a few comments from this video's discussion thread, with numbers assigned for referencing purposes only:
2015
1, Niyitanga Theophile, 2015
"MANA urera~~""you are holy GOD""
**
2. Deo Ndayis, 2015
"Gorgeous voices! Wish I understood the lyrics
REPLY
**
4. HEALTHY MINDS Healthy minds, 2015
"God is holy, holy holy...... that's all about the message."
**
4. Eddy Ote, 2017
"I had an opportunity to listen to this guys on 28/05/2017 at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi. This guys are just awesome and amazing. May our good Lord bless you abundantly and grow your ministry."
**
5. Gertrude ochanda, 2017
"wonderful song ....which language is it?
**
REPLY
6. genubi, 2017
"Kinyarwanda :)"
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Sunday, November 26, 2017
The Gospel Song "Moyoni Mwangu" As Sung By Two East African Seventh Day Adventist Choirs
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases two renditions of the Swahili Gospel song "Moyoni Mwangu" sung by two Seventh Day Adventist Choirs: Ambassadors Of Christ Choir (Rwanda) and The Morning Star Choir (Bugema University, Kampala Uganda).
The Swahili lyrics to this song and their English translations are also 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 all those who are associated with and The Morning Star Choir (Bugema University, Kampala Uganda). Thanks also to producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to commenter genubi for transcribing the Swahili lyrics for this song and their English translations.
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WHAT IS THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOR THE SWAHILI PHRASE "MOYONI MWANGU"?
Google translate's translation feature from Swahili to English indicates that "Moyoni mwangu" means "my moon". That same result is given by the translation feature at https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/dynamic-translation/00b22ef138ba86ee251fdbbd1f8ed5e803c7c890.html.
However, both sites give "I Have a Song in My Heart" as the Swahili to English translation for the title for another YouTube video "Nina Wimbo Moyoni Mwangu" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5ZETN5kC6s. Also, the transcription for the lyrics that are given below give the first words as "in my heart". Therefore, it seems to me that "In My Heart" is a more likely title for this song that "My Moon."
If that second translation is correct, why was the translation "my moon" given for that phrase?
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LYRICS: MOYONI MWANGU
(composer?)
Moyoni mwangu ninashukuru jina lake Bwana
Na roho yangu inafurahi sababu ya pendo lake
Alitupenda sisi wanadamu, ooh alitupenda
Akamtuma Yesu mwanawe, aje atuokoe
O Mungu wangu …
*
Mungu wangu Bwana wangu, ulipenda ulimwengu
Ukamtuma mwana wako Yesu aje atukomboe
Na si tunakushukuru, sababu ya pendo lako
*
Tangu sasa watu wa dunia wamushukuru Mungu
Ametimiza ahadi yake, kweli ametupendeza
Pendo lake halina kipimo, ooh alitupenda
Bila shaka ametuokoa tumwimbie kwa shangwe
O Mungu wangu …
*
Mungu wangu Bwana wangu, ulipenda ulimwengu
Ukamtuma mwana wako Yesu aje atukomboe
Na si tunakushukuru, sababu ya pendo lako
*
In my heart I glorify the name of the Lord
And my soul rejoices in his love
He loved mankind; indeed He loved us
He sent his son Jesus, to come and save us
O my God …
*
My God, my Lord, you loved the world
You sent your son Jesus to save us
And we are thankful for your love
*
Therefore people of the world should thank God
He kept his promise, truly he fulfilled us
His love is without measure; ooh he loved us
He freely saved us; let us sing for joy
O my God …
*
My God, my Lord, you loved the world
You sent your son Jesus to save us
And we are thankful for your love
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Posted in the discussion thread for the video given as Example #1 below by genubi (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJfLJeSGJ9E
I'd love someone who speaks Swahili to confirm if the song that is sung by The Morning Star Choir is the same as the one that is sung by the Ambassadors Of Christ Choir. And if those songs are different, I'd love someone who speaks Swahili to add the lyrics to that second song in the comment section of this post.
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Ambassadors Of Christ Choir - Moyoni Mwangu (Official Video)
Wyld Pytch/51 Lex Records, Published on Jun 17, 2013
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Here's information about the Ambassadors Of Christ Choir (Rwanda)
From http://www.ambassadorsofchristchoir.org/about-us/
"Welcome! The Ambassadors of Christ Choir (AOCC) aspires to invite all people to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ through the gift of music.
We are a church choir affiliated to the Seventh-Day Adventist church of Remera, Kigali (Rwanda). We began this ministry in the year 1995 and hitherto we thank God who has seen us grow from very humble beginnings to a greater service that has taken us to many mission fields across the African continent.
We are Ambassadors chosen to proclaim the grace of Him who has called us from darkness to His marvelous light and our message in song goes to all nations and tongues."...
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Example #2: THE MORNING STAR CHOIR - MOYONI MWANGU
ENDSON MABAMBA, Published on Oct 31, 2017
The Morning Star Choir-Bugema University
Kampala Uganda
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Here's information about Bugema University (Uganda)
From
"Bugema University (BMU) is a private, co-educational Ugandan university affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[3] It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[4][5]
[...]
History[edit]
The institution started in 1948 as a training school for teachers and pastors for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Africa. At that time it was called Bugema Missionary Training School. Later, the name changed to Bugema Missionary College and then to Bugema Adventist College. In 1978, the first class offering degrees graduated with the Bachelor of Theology degree. The college expanded and by the late 1980s curricula for Business and Education were added. In 1994, Bugema Adventist College changed its status from "college" to "university". In 1997, Bugema University was granted a tertiary institution license from the Ministry of Education and Sports.[9]"...
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This pancocojams post showcases two renditions of the Swahili Gospel song "Moyoni Mwangu" sung by two Seventh Day Adventist Choirs: Ambassadors Of Christ Choir (Rwanda) and The Morning Star Choir (Bugema University, Kampala Uganda).
The Swahili lyrics to this song and their English translations are also 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 all those who are associated with and The Morning Star Choir (Bugema University, Kampala Uganda). Thanks also to producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to commenter genubi for transcribing the Swahili lyrics for this song and their English translations.
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WHAT IS THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOR THE SWAHILI PHRASE "MOYONI MWANGU"?
Google translate's translation feature from Swahili to English indicates that "Moyoni mwangu" means "my moon". That same result is given by the translation feature at https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/dynamic-translation/00b22ef138ba86ee251fdbbd1f8ed5e803c7c890.html.
However, both sites give "I Have a Song in My Heart" as the Swahili to English translation for the title for another YouTube video "Nina Wimbo Moyoni Mwangu" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5ZETN5kC6s. Also, the transcription for the lyrics that are given below give the first words as "in my heart". Therefore, it seems to me that "In My Heart" is a more likely title for this song that "My Moon."
If that second translation is correct, why was the translation "my moon" given for that phrase?
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LYRICS: MOYONI MWANGU
(composer?)
Moyoni mwangu ninashukuru jina lake Bwana
Na roho yangu inafurahi sababu ya pendo lake
Alitupenda sisi wanadamu, ooh alitupenda
Akamtuma Yesu mwanawe, aje atuokoe
O Mungu wangu …
*
Mungu wangu Bwana wangu, ulipenda ulimwengu
Ukamtuma mwana wako Yesu aje atukomboe
Na si tunakushukuru, sababu ya pendo lako
*
Tangu sasa watu wa dunia wamushukuru Mungu
Ametimiza ahadi yake, kweli ametupendeza
Pendo lake halina kipimo, ooh alitupenda
Bila shaka ametuokoa tumwimbie kwa shangwe
O Mungu wangu …
*
Mungu wangu Bwana wangu, ulipenda ulimwengu
Ukamtuma mwana wako Yesu aje atukomboe
Na si tunakushukuru, sababu ya pendo lako
*
In my heart I glorify the name of the Lord
And my soul rejoices in his love
He loved mankind; indeed He loved us
He sent his son Jesus, to come and save us
O my God …
*
My God, my Lord, you loved the world
You sent your son Jesus to save us
And we are thankful for your love
*
Therefore people of the world should thank God
He kept his promise, truly he fulfilled us
His love is without measure; ooh he loved us
He freely saved us; let us sing for joy
O my God …
*
My God, my Lord, you loved the world
You sent your son Jesus to save us
And we are thankful for your love
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Posted in the discussion thread for the video given as Example #1 below by genubi (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJfLJeSGJ9E
I'd love someone who speaks Swahili to confirm if the song that is sung by The Morning Star Choir is the same as the one that is sung by the Ambassadors Of Christ Choir. And if those songs are different, I'd love someone who speaks Swahili to add the lyrics to that second song in the comment section of this post.
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Ambassadors Of Christ Choir - Moyoni Mwangu (Official Video)
Wyld Pytch/51 Lex Records, Published on Jun 17, 2013
-snip-
Here's information about the Ambassadors Of Christ Choir (Rwanda)
From http://www.ambassadorsofchristchoir.org/about-us/
"Welcome! The Ambassadors of Christ Choir (AOCC) aspires to invite all people to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ through the gift of music.
We are a church choir affiliated to the Seventh-Day Adventist church of Remera, Kigali (Rwanda). We began this ministry in the year 1995 and hitherto we thank God who has seen us grow from very humble beginnings to a greater service that has taken us to many mission fields across the African continent.
We are Ambassadors chosen to proclaim the grace of Him who has called us from darkness to His marvelous light and our message in song goes to all nations and tongues."...
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Example #2: THE MORNING STAR CHOIR - MOYONI MWANGU
ENDSON MABAMBA, Published on Oct 31, 2017
The Morning Star Choir-Bugema University
Kampala Uganda
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Here's information about Bugema University (Uganda)
From
"Bugema University (BMU) is a private, co-educational Ugandan university affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[3] It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[4][5]
[...]
History[edit]
The institution started in 1948 as a training school for teachers and pastors for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Africa. At that time it was called Bugema Missionary Training School. Later, the name changed to Bugema Missionary College and then to Bugema Adventist College. In 1978, the first class offering degrees graduated with the Bachelor of Theology degree. The college expanded and by the late 1980s curricula for Business and Education were added. In 1994, Bugema Adventist College changed its status from "college" to "university". In 1997, Bugema University was granted a tertiary institution license from the Ministry of Education and Sports.[9]"...
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
Five Gospel Videos From Adepr Cyarma Choirs In Huye (Butare), Rwanda
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases five Gospel videos from Adepr Cyarma (Association Of Pentecostal Church) choirs in the Cyarwa neighborhood of Huye (Butare), Rwanda.*
English sub-titles that are included in two of these videos are also given in this post. Sub-titles also included in two other videos that are found in this post.
Information about Rwanda is given in this post along with information about the Rwandan city Huye (Butare) and information about the Kinyawanda language which is spoken in Rwanda.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to these choirs for the musical abilities and religious messages and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube. Special thanks for including translations of these lyrics for most of these songs in English!
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* I used google search to find out the meaning of "Adepr Cyarma". Here are my results:
1. Where this choir is located:
From https://www.facebook.com/public/Adepr-Cyarwa-Parish gives the information Adepr Cyarma parish Huye, Buyare, Rwanda.
2. Here's information about the meaning of "Adepr" from https://www.allacronyms.com/ADEPR/Association_des_Eglises_de_Pentecote_au_Rwanda
"ADEPR stands for Association des Eglises de Pentecote au Rwanda"
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English translation of the French words: "Association of Pentecostal churches in Rwanda."
3. Here's information about the meaning of "Cyarma":
From http://travelingluck.com/Africa/Rwanda/Butare/_203017_Cyarwa.html "Cyarwa is a populated locality in Butare, Rwanda, Africa. Cyarwa is also known as Colline Cyarwa."
4. Since Wikipedia and other online sources indicated that Kinyawanda is the traditional language that is almost always spoken in Rwanda, I used http://www.kinyarwanda.net/ to look up the English translations for the titles of the songs in these featured videos.
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INFORMATION ABOUT RWANDA
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwanda
"Rwanda ... officially the Republic of Rwanda (Kinyarwanda: Repubulika y'u Rwanda; French: République du Rwanda), is a sovereign state in Central and East Africa and one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda is in the African Great Lakes region and is highly elevated; its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna to the east, with numerous lakes throughout the country. The climate is temperate to subtropical, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year.
The population is young and predominantly rural, with a density among the highest in Africa. Rwandans are drawn from just one cultural and linguistic group, the Banyarwanda, although within this group there are three subgroups: the Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. The Twa are a forest-dwelling pygmy people descended from Rwanda's earliest inhabitants. Scholars disagree on the origins of and differences between the Hutu and Tutsi; some believe differences are derived from former social castes within a single people, while others believe the Hutu and Tutsi arrived in the country separately, and from different locations. Christianity is the largest religion in the country; the principal language is Kinyarwanda, spoken by most Rwandans, with English and French serving as official languages."
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INFORMATION ABOUT HUYE (BUTARE)
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/rwanda/huye-butare/introduction
"Introducing Huye (Butare)
Huye is one of the most distinguished towns in Rwanda, having served as the country’s most prominent intellectual centre since the colonial era, when it was known as Butare, a name most Rwandans still use for it. Home to the National University of Rwanda, the National Institute of Scientific Research and the excellent National Museum, Huye may be a step down in size after the capital, but it’s certainly no lightweight on the Rwandan stage. While Huye may have lost a bit of ground to Kigali after independence, today it still manages to maintain its political relevance, especially since it’s ruled by legions of Rwanda’s academic elite.
While Huye isn’t a tourist destination in the traditional sense, it’s nevertheless an interesting stopover and the heavy concentration of liberal college students roaming the streets makes for an interesting contrast to the chaotic whirl of mercantile Kigali."
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE KINYAWANDA LANGUAGE
From http://www.nalrc.indiana.edu/brochures/kinyarwanda.pdf
"Kinyarwanda is the language most widely spoken in Rwanda. English and French are basically tied for second place linguistically, though French has the au-dessus main. Swahili is also useful in some parts of the country especially in Kigali and other towns; it is also used for commerce. According to the 2001 census, Kinyarwanda is spoken by 99% of the population, Swahili 20%, French 8%, and English 5%.
Kinyarwanda is a Bantu language spoken by approximately 20,000,000 people, with over 8,000,000 in Rwanda.
Kinyarwanda is part of the Bantu sub-group of the central branch of the Niger-Congo language family. It is closely related to Kirundi, the language of Burundi. The Rwanda language is mutually intelligible with Kirundi, which is spoken in neighboring Burundi.
In terms of religion, Christianity dominates. It is practiced by two-thirds of the population. Due to the influx of Christian missionaries under German colonialism in the early 1900s, tribal religious beliefs occupy another 25% of Rwandans, while less than 10% of residents are Muslims."
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Sub-titles are included in the videos for all of these songs except Example #3.
Example #1: Sinzibagirwa by Chorale Evangelique ADEPR CYARWA
Boniface NSENGIYUMVA, Published on May 6, 2013
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Lyrics given as sub-titles in this video:
I will never forget God’s mercy nor forget his love
Jesus Himself lovd me though I was worthless
I was wicked
Jesus came from his holy heaven
to save me with his blood
I was wicked
Jesus came from his holy heaven
to save me with his blood
I will sing his love
by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim His mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim his mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll never forget His suffering for me.
He was beaten severely
and mocked by criminals
He worn [wore] the crown of thorns
So that I get eternal life
I will sing his love
by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim His mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim his mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
Surely Jesus took up our infirmities
He was pierced for our transgressions
He took our sins
He patiently accepted the cross’ death
hopeless death on the cross of shame
I will sing his love
by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim His mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim his mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
-snip-
These verses or the chorus may be repeated one time after they are sung.
http://www.kinyarwanda.net/ had no entry for "Sinzibagirwa" and instead gave this result" "kwibagirwa (-we) v "to forget"
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Example #2: Twiringiye Imana Chorale Evangelique Cyarwa
Boniface NSENGIYUMVA, Published on May 6, 2013
Nta wiringiye Imana uzakorwa n'isoni. Amen
-snip-
The English: Kinyarwanda Dictionary gives these results:
"kwiringira (-ye) v to trust, rely on, hope, expect"
"imana /imâana/ n god, God"
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Example #3: Revival choir Burundi
Ndanyuzwe Azarias Reagan Published on Oct 25, 2013
Revival choir at Burundi visit from Rwanda ADEPR Cyarwa
-snip-
I think this summary means that Rwanda's DEPR Cyarwa Revival Choir visited Burundi. (My apologies if I misunderstood this summary.
Although this video didn't include any sub-titles, I featured this video because I really like the song.
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Example #4: IBITANGAZA BY REVIVAL CHOIR ADPER CYARWA
IBYISHIMO .comTV, Published on Feb 21, 2017
-snip-
Lyrics given as sub-tiles in this video:
Let me tell you miraculous deeds of God, He helped Israelites to cross the Red Sea.
He was with David at his triumph over Goliath and also took Daniel out of the lion’s den.
Let me tell you miraculous deeds of God, He helped Israelites to cross the Red Sea.
He was with David at his triumph over Goliath and also took Daniel out of the lion’s den.
God is almighty and amazing. Let’s trust Him.
Yahweh’s deeds are countless. He smashed down he walls of Jericho. He revealed himself to Elijah at the Mount calmer.
That was true, leprous Namani was healed. Jehovah, ahhahh Jehovah.
He has done great things for us, ehhehh so glad are we.
Jehovah, ahhahh Jehovah
He has done great things for us, ehhehh so glad are we.
Jehovah, ahhahh Jehovah
God is almighty and amazing. Let’s trust Him.
-snip-
These verses or the chorus may be repeated one time after they are sung.
From https://glosbe.com/en/rw/miracle
"miracle in Kinyarwanda:
translation and definition "miracle", English-Kinyarwanda Dictionary online
igitangaza: an awesome and exceptional example of something"
-snip-
The man shown in the beginning of the video who runs to the front of the church to dance reminds me of the same or similar movements that occur in some American churches (especially in some Pentecostal churches) when people "feel the spirit" ("get happy".)
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Example #5: JINA LAKO YESU BY REVIVAL CHOIR ADPER CYARWA ( Official Video 2017 )
IBYISHIMO .comTV, Published on Feb 21, 2017
-snip-
No direct translation was given for these words by the English- Kinyarwanda Dictionary, but from the results that were given for the words "Jina" and Lako" my guess is that "Jina Lako Yesu" means something like this is the way that Jesus is. Corrections are welcome.
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This pancocojams post showcases five Gospel videos from Adepr Cyarma (Association Of Pentecostal Church) choirs in the Cyarwa neighborhood of Huye (Butare), Rwanda.*
English sub-titles that are included in two of these videos are also given in this post. Sub-titles also included in two other videos that are found in this post.
Information about Rwanda is given in this post along with information about the Rwandan city Huye (Butare) and information about the Kinyawanda language which is spoken in Rwanda.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to these choirs for the musical abilities and religious messages and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube. Special thanks for including translations of these lyrics for most of these songs in English!
-snip-
* I used google search to find out the meaning of "Adepr Cyarma". Here are my results:
1. Where this choir is located:
From https://www.facebook.com/public/Adepr-Cyarwa-Parish gives the information Adepr Cyarma parish Huye, Buyare, Rwanda.
2. Here's information about the meaning of "Adepr" from https://www.allacronyms.com/ADEPR/Association_des_Eglises_de_Pentecote_au_Rwanda
"ADEPR stands for Association des Eglises de Pentecote au Rwanda"
-snip-
English translation of the French words: "Association of Pentecostal churches in Rwanda."
3. Here's information about the meaning of "Cyarma":
From http://travelingluck.com/Africa/Rwanda/Butare/_203017_Cyarwa.html "Cyarwa is a populated locality in Butare, Rwanda, Africa. Cyarwa is also known as Colline Cyarwa."
4. Since Wikipedia and other online sources indicated that Kinyawanda is the traditional language that is almost always spoken in Rwanda, I used http://www.kinyarwanda.net/ to look up the English translations for the titles of the songs in these featured videos.
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INFORMATION ABOUT RWANDA
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwanda
"Rwanda ... officially the Republic of Rwanda (Kinyarwanda: Repubulika y'u Rwanda; French: République du Rwanda), is a sovereign state in Central and East Africa and one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda is in the African Great Lakes region and is highly elevated; its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna to the east, with numerous lakes throughout the country. The climate is temperate to subtropical, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year.
The population is young and predominantly rural, with a density among the highest in Africa. Rwandans are drawn from just one cultural and linguistic group, the Banyarwanda, although within this group there are three subgroups: the Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. The Twa are a forest-dwelling pygmy people descended from Rwanda's earliest inhabitants. Scholars disagree on the origins of and differences between the Hutu and Tutsi; some believe differences are derived from former social castes within a single people, while others believe the Hutu and Tutsi arrived in the country separately, and from different locations. Christianity is the largest religion in the country; the principal language is Kinyarwanda, spoken by most Rwandans, with English and French serving as official languages."
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INFORMATION ABOUT HUYE (BUTARE)
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/rwanda/huye-butare/introduction
"Introducing Huye (Butare)
Huye is one of the most distinguished towns in Rwanda, having served as the country’s most prominent intellectual centre since the colonial era, when it was known as Butare, a name most Rwandans still use for it. Home to the National University of Rwanda, the National Institute of Scientific Research and the excellent National Museum, Huye may be a step down in size after the capital, but it’s certainly no lightweight on the Rwandan stage. While Huye may have lost a bit of ground to Kigali after independence, today it still manages to maintain its political relevance, especially since it’s ruled by legions of Rwanda’s academic elite.
While Huye isn’t a tourist destination in the traditional sense, it’s nevertheless an interesting stopover and the heavy concentration of liberal college students roaming the streets makes for an interesting contrast to the chaotic whirl of mercantile Kigali."
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE KINYAWANDA LANGUAGE
From http://www.nalrc.indiana.edu/brochures/kinyarwanda.pdf
"Kinyarwanda is the language most widely spoken in Rwanda. English and French are basically tied for second place linguistically, though French has the au-dessus main. Swahili is also useful in some parts of the country especially in Kigali and other towns; it is also used for commerce. According to the 2001 census, Kinyarwanda is spoken by 99% of the population, Swahili 20%, French 8%, and English 5%.
Kinyarwanda is a Bantu language spoken by approximately 20,000,000 people, with over 8,000,000 in Rwanda.
Kinyarwanda is part of the Bantu sub-group of the central branch of the Niger-Congo language family. It is closely related to Kirundi, the language of Burundi. The Rwanda language is mutually intelligible with Kirundi, which is spoken in neighboring Burundi.
In terms of religion, Christianity dominates. It is practiced by two-thirds of the population. Due to the influx of Christian missionaries under German colonialism in the early 1900s, tribal religious beliefs occupy another 25% of Rwandans, while less than 10% of residents are Muslims."
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Sub-titles are included in the videos for all of these songs except Example #3.
Example #1: Sinzibagirwa by Chorale Evangelique ADEPR CYARWA
Boniface NSENGIYUMVA, Published on May 6, 2013
-snip-
Lyrics given as sub-titles in this video:
I will never forget God’s mercy nor forget his love
Jesus Himself lovd me though I was worthless
I was wicked
Jesus came from his holy heaven
to save me with his blood
I was wicked
Jesus came from his holy heaven
to save me with his blood
I will sing his love
by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim His mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim his mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll never forget His suffering for me.
He was beaten severely
and mocked by criminals
He worn [wore] the crown of thorns
So that I get eternal life
I will sing his love
by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim His mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim his mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
Surely Jesus took up our infirmities
He was pierced for our transgressions
He took our sins
He patiently accepted the cross’ death
hopeless death on the cross of shame
I will sing his love
by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim His mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
I’ll proclaim his mercy
to those who live far and near
To strong and humble people
for them to know that love
I will sing his love by which Jesus saved me.
-snip-
These verses or the chorus may be repeated one time after they are sung.
http://www.kinyarwanda.net/ had no entry for "Sinzibagirwa" and instead gave this result" "kwibagirwa (-we) v "to forget"
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Example #2: Twiringiye Imana Chorale Evangelique Cyarwa
Boniface NSENGIYUMVA, Published on May 6, 2013
Nta wiringiye Imana uzakorwa n'isoni. Amen
-snip-
The English: Kinyarwanda Dictionary gives these results:
"kwiringira (-ye) v to trust, rely on, hope, expect"
"imana /imâana/ n god, God"
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Example #3: Revival choir Burundi
Ndanyuzwe Azarias Reagan Published on Oct 25, 2013
Revival choir at Burundi visit from Rwanda ADEPR Cyarwa
-snip-
I think this summary means that Rwanda's DEPR Cyarwa Revival Choir visited Burundi. (My apologies if I misunderstood this summary.
Although this video didn't include any sub-titles, I featured this video because I really like the song.
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Example #4: IBITANGAZA BY REVIVAL CHOIR ADPER CYARWA
IBYISHIMO .comTV, Published on Feb 21, 2017
-snip-
Lyrics given as sub-tiles in this video:
Let me tell you miraculous deeds of God, He helped Israelites to cross the Red Sea.
He was with David at his triumph over Goliath and also took Daniel out of the lion’s den.
Let me tell you miraculous deeds of God, He helped Israelites to cross the Red Sea.
He was with David at his triumph over Goliath and also took Daniel out of the lion’s den.
God is almighty and amazing. Let’s trust Him.
Yahweh’s deeds are countless. He smashed down he walls of Jericho. He revealed himself to Elijah at the Mount calmer.
That was true, leprous Namani was healed. Jehovah, ahhahh Jehovah.
He has done great things for us, ehhehh so glad are we.
Jehovah, ahhahh Jehovah
He has done great things for us, ehhehh so glad are we.
Jehovah, ahhahh Jehovah
God is almighty and amazing. Let’s trust Him.
-snip-
These verses or the chorus may be repeated one time after they are sung.
From https://glosbe.com/en/rw/miracle
"miracle in Kinyarwanda:
translation and definition "miracle", English-Kinyarwanda Dictionary online
igitangaza: an awesome and exceptional example of something"
-snip-
The man shown in the beginning of the video who runs to the front of the church to dance reminds me of the same or similar movements that occur in some American churches (especially in some Pentecostal churches) when people "feel the spirit" ("get happy".)
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Example #5: JINA LAKO YESU BY REVIVAL CHOIR ADPER CYARWA ( Official Video 2017 )
IBYISHIMO .comTV, Published on Feb 21, 2017
-snip-
No direct translation was given for these words by the English- Kinyarwanda Dictionary, but from the results that were given for the words "Jina" and Lako" my guess is that "Jina Lako Yesu" means something like this is the way that Jesus is. Corrections are welcome.
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Sunday, July 23, 2017
Rwandan's Heman Gospel Choir- "Haleluya" (video, song summary, & other selected comments)
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"
**
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!"
**
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"
****
2014
2. grandson nt, 2014
"very beautiful song, a phenomenal clip congratulations'
**
3. GospelWitnessMedia, 2014
"Authentic African arrangement and inspiring praise song. Good work Heman Choir!"
****
2015
4. Pauline Foote, 2015
"Fabulous sound ...Keep the dancing "African".. graceful and so rhythmic.. please dont go Bollywood"
****
2o16
5. amos sitelu, 2016
"beautiful people beautiful song"
**
6. Jonny Mc'oguta, 2016
"Big up Rwanda singers choir"
**
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"
**
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!"
**
10. Glenn K., 2017
"What language is this? Regardless the vocals, music, and traditional dress are beautiful!!"
**
Reply
11. carlos nyayo, 2017
"kinyarwanda rwandan language"
**
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."
**
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..."
**
14. Serviços de Tradução, 2017
"South African style. Well produced. Thumbs up"
**
15. Stanley Stamiri, 2017
"Rwanda sounds South Africa! Haleluya let Him be praised!"
**
REPLY
**
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).
**
17. Malibongwe Sithelo
"Love from South Africa. Hello Rwanda. This is classic"
**
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
**
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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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
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.
****
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!"
**
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"
**
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!"
**
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"
****
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"
****
2014
2. grandson nt, 2014
"very beautiful song, a phenomenal clip congratulations'
**
3. GospelWitnessMedia, 2014
"Authentic African arrangement and inspiring praise song. Good work Heman Choir!"
****
2015
4. Pauline Foote, 2015
"Fabulous sound ...Keep the dancing "African".. graceful and so rhythmic.. please dont go Bollywood"
****
2o16
5. amos sitelu, 2016
"beautiful people beautiful song"
**
6. Jonny Mc'oguta, 2016
"Big up Rwanda singers choir"
**
7. MJ Sakeus, 2016
"I am proud to be an African! keep it up my ppl."
****
2017
8. Eng.Kipchililindet Keter, 2017
"kindly interpret....i like it.blessing my soul"
**
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!"
**
10. Glenn K., 2017
"What language is this? Regardless the vocals, music, and traditional dress are beautiful!!"
**
Reply
11. carlos nyayo, 2017
"kinyarwanda rwandan language"
**
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."
**
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..."
**
14. Serviços de Tradução, 2017
"South African style. Well produced. Thumbs up"
**
15. Stanley Stamiri, 2017
"Rwanda sounds South Africa! Haleluya let Him be praised!"
**
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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