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Showing posts with label Ugandan Gospel music. Show all posts

Sunday, January 5, 2020

(Ugandan) Acholi Gospel Song "Pililili Yoo Leng" by Romeo Odong (Official Video, Fan Produced Video, & English Lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases the official video of the (Ugandan) Acholi Gospel song "Pililili Yoo Leng" by Romeo Odong.

The English lyrics for that song are also included in this post. Those lyrics are from sub-titles to a fan produced video of this song that was published on March 31, 2019 by Village Tactician. That video is also featured in this post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Romeo Odong and all those who were involved with and/or featured in that song's official video. Thanks also to Village Tactician and all those who were involved with and/or featured in that song's fan produced video. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Click the "clear the road songs and chants" for other pancocojams post about songs and chants with that title or those key words.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Romeo Odong - Pililili Yoo Leng(Official Video)



Toltape Films, Sep 29, 2019

Acholi Anthem #RomeoOdong #YooLeng #Pililili #LuoMusic

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FAN PRODUCED VIDEO: YOO LENG ROMEO ODONG MUSIC VIDEO 2019 HD



Village Tactician, Mar 31, 2019

this is a fan made video for yoo leng by odong Romeo. he is a gospel singer from Uganda.

the video is translated to English for educational purposes and for those who like the song and do not understand the language....
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ENGLISH LYRICS* - PILILILI YOO LENG (THE ROAD IS CLEAR)
(Romeo Odong)

The Creator has opened the way.
The path is clear.
We just pass.
The path is clear.
We just pass.

Satan you came to the wrong place.
You step in fire.
You step on a trap.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

They tried to gossip
But God won’t allow it.
They made false claims to get me arrested
But God won’t allow it.
They even bribed the police to get me locked up.

If it’s me, God protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, God protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.

They tried hard to spoil my name and bring me down
But God won’t allow it.
They clanged** on me to bring me down.
But God won’t allow it.
They hired drug dealers to kill me.
But God won’t allow it.
They tried hard to kill me.
But God won’t allow it.

If it’s me, God protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, God protects me
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.
The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just walk.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just walk.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just walk.

If God opens up the way
Nobody can close it.
If God opens up the way
Nobody can close it.

My sister, don’t lose trust
The road is clear.
Even if you lose someone
Don’t lose trust.
The road is clear.

My brother, don’t lost trust
The road is clear.
Even if you lose your riches
Don’t lose trust.
The road is clear.
The Savior/Creator has opened the way.

If it’s me, God protects me.
What about you?
The road is clear.
We can just pass.
Just pass.
The road is clear.
Just walk.
The road is clear.

Heaven is for those who accept.
Heaven are for those who are saved.

Satan you came to the wrong place.
You step in fire.
You step on a trap.

Yoo leng.
The road is clear.
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*These lyrics are given as sub-titles in this video and are given here "as is" except for complete words that were given in capital letters. Addition and corrections are welcome. "Pililili" may be an exclamation. "Yoo Leng" means "the road is clear" (without obstacles).

**The word "clanged" in the line "They clanged on me to bring me down" isn't correct English as "clanged" means "make or cause to make a clang"/"ring", "bong", "chime". Perhaps the making these sub-titles meant "They ganged up on me to bring me down".

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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 …
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Mungu wangu Bwana wangu, ulipenda ulimwengu
Ukamtuma mwana wako Yesu aje atukomboe
Na si tunakushukuru, sababu ya pendo lako
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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 …
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Mungu wangu Bwana wangu, ulipenda ulimwengu
Ukamtuma mwana wako Yesu aje atukomboe
Na si tunakushukuru, sababu ya pendo lako
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Two Videos Of "Awesome God" By Proclaim, A Ugandan Children's Music Ministry (with lyrics & comments)

Edited by Azizi Powell

Latest revision - April 11, 2020

This pancocojams post showcases two 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 these videos' discussion threads.

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 these videos on YouTube.

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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 ·

"Tout" was given as "tule" in these lyrics.

Several commenters on the discussion thread for the video given as Example #2 below indicated 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. The English translations for those lyrics are given in parenthesis.

Other comments about those lines can be found in the comment section for Example #2 below.

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: PROCLAIM AWESOME GOD



PROCLAIM MKC Published on May 7, 2014

Anointed children Music Ministry from Uganda, Robert Kayanja Ministries (Miracle Center Cathedral).
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Selected comments from this video's discussion thread (Numbers assigned for referencing purposes only)
2015
1. Temi Okulate
"Absolutely amazing! Took a traditional Nigerian song, and made it absolutely their own. Best children's choir I've seen for sure"

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2. Buster Foxx
"I'm totally blessed. Who ever is working with these young people is doing an exceptional job. They sing really well, and they look like they are enjoying every bit of the experience. The band is exceptional too... some serious guitar work there."

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3. serina tj
"Wow how old is she..?"

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4. Elegance Elimelec
"She is 12"

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2016
5. Medi Kay
"That guitarist must be from Congo lol"

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Reply
6. Sylvia Kwagala
"yes he is"

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7. Wilh Saint-Vil
"LoOoL! :D He is a very good guitarist ! God bless CONGO"

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8. Grâce Mba
"marhe à Kinshasa."

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2017
9. Ariel Ndudi
"This language it'so easy : madjunda madjunda tout le monde madjunda ayi madjunda mabina ya yesu it's an congolese language"

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10. Deddeh Salee
"what does that mean?"

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11. PierB33
"Deddeh Salee They're saying: Tout Le monde majunda. It means everybody majunda(do the majunda). I don't know where that word is from, it's not lingala."

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12. Nenet mbuyi
"madjunda is in tshiluba one of congolese dialect. it is an expression ... everybody be proud of your God. you have an awesome God"
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Note that the majority of the commenters thus far indicated that the language is Lingala and the translation is different from that which given in this comment.

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13. PierB33
"Nenet mbuyi Thank you very much. Indeed that's what it means, I asked à muluba friend and he gave me that same answer as yours. Thank you again and be blessed."

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14. Esther Badibimpa
"+Nenet mbuyi Tshiluba is not a dialect, is a language like lingala"

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Example #2: Proclaim - Awesome God



PROCLAIM MKC Published on Oct 27, 2015

Proclaim worship Experience 2014 - Awesome God
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Selected comments from this video's discussion thread (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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#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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Reply
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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2017
10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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"Tissue" here probably means "cloth".

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13. 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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14. Hadija Shiba
"Not Ghana from uganda"

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15. 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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16. 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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17. Elina Mwale
"please where did the lead singer go?"

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18. 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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19. 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
20. "They sing French and Lingala. Meaning everybody dance the music of Jesus."

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Pesi Belau
21. "when hear soukous, i'm just like heaven...."

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22. 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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23. poppyshow1996
"They are from Uganda."

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24. A Al
"poppyshow1996 ....the lead Singer is from Congo, with two of her siblings in the group"

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25. 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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26. Zion Daughter
"Get your praise on children of God!"

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Judith Babirye - Yesu Asobola (Ugandan Gospel song with lyrics)



Praise and Worship, March 23, 2014

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Edited by Azizi Powell

Latest revision - March 4, 2023 

This pancocojams post showcases a video of the song "Yesu Asobola" by Ugandan (East African) Gospel singer Judith Babirye.

The Luganda lyrics and their English translation 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 Judith Babirye for her musical legacy. Thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube and special thanks for the Lugandan lyrics and their English translations. Special thanks to Ugandan Gospel Music for publishing a video of the Lugandan lyrics with their English translation. In this post I've presented the lyrics in Luganda separate from their English translation.

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YOUTUBE SOURCE FOR THE LYRICS IN THIS PANCOCOJAMS POST

Thes video that I used for the Luganda lyrics and English translation for this song is no longer available (as of March 4, 2023 or earlier). However, this must be the source for the lyrics that are given in this pancocojams post:

Judith Babirye "Yesu Asobola" with English Lyrics

Ugandan Gospel Music Published on Sep 15, 2014

"This is only for people who don't understand Ugandan languages such as "Luganda". My new project "Translating Local Gospel Music" I wanted for non Luganda speakers to understand Local Gospel Music and be blessed like we are."

YESU ASOBOLA

Hmmm...
Osobola, Osobola Yesu wange

Mukama nfubye, ddala ngezezzako
Buli kyenkwata, kili nga muyonga
Tekiyimirila, nn’amanyi gampeddemu
Nake kangume, Yesu osobola

Kale laba eggulu, telirina mpagi
Ebinyonyi mu bbanga, tebilima meri
Bimuli kutale, tebibuka biro byabyo
Bwoba nga offayo kw’ebyo? Nange osobola okunyamba!

Yesu osobola, bonna nga bagenze
Buli we nnekwata. nga walinga kitengejja
Nkulabye nga oyamba ba mulekwa abatalina maama
Kankukowoole Yesu osobola

(Ddala Osobola) (Ssebo) Yesu osobola, bonna nga bagenze
Buli we nnekwata. nga walinga kitengejja
Nkulabye nga oyamba ba mulekwa abatalina maama
Kankukowoole Yesu osobola

Nze bwoba nga wankuma, n’omponya amagombe
Babirye nandifudde nandibadde mbuyaga ekkunta
Gyonzijje walaa, mmmh maziga mangi
Kkati newano wendi, Yesu osobola okunyamba nze

Yesu osobola, bonna nga bagenze
Buli we nnekwata. nga walinga kitengejja
Nkulabye nga oyamba ba mulekwa abatalina maama
Kankukowoole Yesu osobola

(Nga silina suubi) Yesu osobola, bonna nga bagenze
(Mukama nga nzigwelera) Buli we nnekwata. nga walinga kitengejja
Nkulabye nga oyamba ba mulekwa abatalina maama
(Nzuno nzize) Kankukowoole Yesu osobola

Oh! Jesu wange, Osobola, gwe asabola ebyange!
Oh my Jesus, you’re able, it’s you who can handle my issues.

Ngasilina suubi Jesu wange, nkukowoola
Osobola osobola, hey hey...

Ddala osobola, osobolera ddala
Eyamponya amagombe, Yesu osobola
Ddala osobola, osobolera ddala
Eyamponya amagombe, Yesu osobola okuyamba nze!

Yesu osobola, bonna nga bagenze
Buli we nnekwata. nga walinga kitengejja
Nkulabye nga oyamba ba mulekwa abatalina maama
Kankukowoole Yesu osobola

repeat chorus

Repeat chorus, add "Nga nselera nga ngwa" to the beginning of the third line

[Fades out...]

(Hey! Ebyalema abasawo obisobola
obulamu bwange obusobola Mukama
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I added the directions that are written in italics.

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English translation: JESUS YOU'RE ABLE

Hmmm...
Lord, I’ve struggled, surely I’ve tried
Everything I touch, is like a heavy wind
It doesn’t stay still, I’ve lost the strength
But let me be strong, Jesus you’re able

Take a look at heaven, it don’t have no pillars.* *correct English: "It doesn't have any pillars
The birds in the air, they don’t grow food
Flowers in the bush, never miss their seasons
If you care for those? You can help me too.

chorus Jesus, you’re able, when they’re all gone
Everywhere I hold onto is like a water hyacinth
I have seen you helping orphans without a mother
Let me call on you, Jesus you are able.

(Surely you’re able) Jesus, you’re able, when they’re all gone
Everywhere I hold onto is like a water hyacinth
I have seen you helping orphans without a mother
Let me call on you, Jesus you are able.

It is you who has protected me, and spared me the grave
Babiry, I’d have died, I’d be the storming wind
You’ve brought me from far, many tears
Now, even here where I am, Jesus you can help me

Jesus, you’re able, when they’re all gone
Everywhere I hold onto is like a water hyacinth
I have seen you helping orphans without a mother
Let me call on you, Jesus you are able.

(When I have no hope) Jesus, you’re able, when they’re all gone
(Lord, when I’m perishing) Everywhere I hold onto is like a water hyacinth
I have seen you helping orphans without a mother
(Here I’ve come) Let me call on you, Jesus you are able.

Oh my Jesus, you’re able, it’s you who can handle my issues.

When I have no hope, my Jesus, I call upon you
You’re able, you’re able, hey hey

Indeed you’re able, you’re so able
Who spared me the grave, Jesus you’re able
Indeed you’re able, you’re so able
Who spared me the grave, Jesus you’re able to help me

Jesus, you’re able, when they’re all gone
Everywhere I hold onto is like a water hyacinth
I have seen you helping orphans without a mother
Let me call on you, Jesus you are able.

repeat chorus

Repeat chorus, add "When I’m slipping, falling" to the beginning of the third line

[Fades out...]

When the physician failed, You’re able LORD, my life, you can manage it.
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I added the directions and the corrected English phrasing that are written in italics.

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Four Videos Of The East African Gospel Song "Amenitendea" (sung by adults)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series that showcases examples of the East African Gospel song "Amenitendea" (He has done it). This song's title is also given as "Amenitendea, Immanuel", meaning "Emmanuel [Jesus] has done it".

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-east-african-gospel-song.html for Part I of this series. Part I showcases four videos and one sound file of children or children and teenagers singing "Amenitendea".

Part II featured four videos of adults singing the East African Gospel song "Amenitendea". One of those videos features Kenyan animation.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of "Amenitendea" and thanks to all those who are featured in these examples. Thanks also to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

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EDITOR'S COMMENT
I've been unable to find any information about who composed the religious song "Amenitendea" and when it was first performed. "Amenitendea" means "He has done it" in Luganda, a Ugandan language. It's therefore likely that this song originated in Uganda, East Africa. However, some of the people who sung this song in the videos are from Kenya, East Africa or Tanzania, East Africa. I'm not sure if those people are singing in Ki-Swahili or in Luganda. As the publisher for the video given as Example #1 below wrote "Luganda is a bantu language, as is Swahili, subsequently some words and word structures are shared. Although it may mean the same in Swahili, doesn't mean it's wrong to say that it is Luganda)."

The Luganda lyrics for this song are given in the description for the description section of the first video that is embedded in Part I of this series.

Any information about this song would be greatly appreciated.

Also note that I often showcase multiple renditions of the same song because I'm interested in documenting and showcasing the different ways that a particular song can be performed.

In addition to this song's message, and the way that it is performed, I'm also interested in the clothing, hairstyles, and performance styles that are shown in these videos.

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SHOWCASE EXAMPLES
These examples are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube with the oldest dated example given first.

Example #1: Amenitendea - African Animation (Kenya)



Mwangi Animation, Published on May 2, 2012

"Amenitendea" by Gospel Nation... animation by Mwangi @ Balozi Productions. Enjoy the River Road flavour!
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*This song may have originally been from Uganda. I'm not sure where the group "Gospel Nation" is from. The animation was done in Kenya.

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Example #2: Amenitendea



Alex Sibo-Mana, Published on Jun 6, 2012
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The song begins at 1:20 in this video.

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Example #3: Amenitendea - He has done for me (Immanuel)



Hope Restoration Christian Ministries , published on Mar 17, 2013

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Example #4: Amenitendea By Bofenda Touch of a KinG H264



AFRO TV Published on Apr 6, 2014
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The description for another Bofenda Touch of a KinG video indicates that this group (or singer) is from Kenya.

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Children & Teens Singing "Amenitendea" (An East African Gospel Song)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series that showcases examples of the East African Gospel song "Amenitendea" (He has done it). This song's title is also given as "Amenitendea, Immanuel", meaning "Emmanuel [Jesus] has done it".

Part I features four videos and one sound file of children or children and teenagers singing "Amenitendea".

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/four-videos-of-east-african-gospel-song.html for Part II of this series. Part II showcases four videos of adults singing the East African Gospel song "Amenitendea". One of those videos features Kenyan animation.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of "Amenitendea" and thanks to all those who are featured in these examples. Thanks also to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

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EDITOR'S COMMENT
I've been unable to find any information about who composed the religious song "Amenitendea" and when it was first performed. "Amenitendea" means "He has done it" in Luganda, a Ugandan language. It's therefore likely that this song originated in Uganda, East Africa. However, some of the people who sung this song in the videos are from Kenya, East Africa or Tanzania, East Africa. I'm not sure if those people are singing in Ki-Swahili or in Luganda. As the publisher for the video given as Example #1 below wrote "Luganda is a bantu language, as is Swahili, subsequently some words and word structures are shared. Although it may mean the same in Swahili, doesn't mean it's wrong to say that it is Luganda)."

The Luganda lyrics for this song are given in the description for Example #1.

Any information about this song would be greatly appreciated.

Also note that I often showcase multiple renditions of the same song because I'm interested in documenting and showcasing the different ways that a particular song can be performed.

In addition to this song's message, and the way that it is performed, I'm also interested in the clothing, hairstyles, and performance styles that are shown in these videos.

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SHOWCASE EXAMPLES
These examples are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube with the oldest dated example given first.

Example #1:Amenitendeya - Mwamba Rock Choir (2009)



Mwamba Choir of RCF Uganda, Uploaded on Aug 13, 2010

Amenitendeya means "He has done it for me" in Luganda, one of the most spoken vernacular languages in Uganda. (editor's note due to numerous comments/queries: Luganda is a bantu language, as is Swahili, subsequently some words and word structures are shared. Although it may mean the same in Swahili, doesn't mean it's wrong to say that it is Luganda)

This song is about the great things God has done for these precious children, rescuing them from some terrible situations and bringing them a safe place to stay with friends to support them, giving them a bright future. This footage was recorded during the Mwamba Choir's 2009 Northern Ireland tour to raise funds to commence vital construction of a new Primary school and boarding section on land they were able to purchase at Maya, outside Kampala. The Mwamba Choir are all orphans or underprivileged children staying at Rock Childrens Family Home in Buziga area of Kampala.

www.rockministriesnitrust.org

LYRICS:

Amenitendeya (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli amenitendeya) (x2)

Amenitendeya (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli amenitendeya) (x2)

He has done it for me (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli He has done it for me) (x2)

Yesu akikoze (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli yesu akikoze) (x2)

Amenitendeya (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli amenitendeya) (x2)

Amenitendeya (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli amenitendeya) (x2)

Amenitendeya (x8)
Imwaneli (imwaneli amenitendeya) (x2)

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Example #2: Amenitendea [sound file]



Henriette Hazelhoff-Bos, Published on Oct 23, 2013

CD: Wereldwijs
"Amenitendea, Imanueli" betekent: Hij heeft het gedaan voor mij, Immanuel.
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Google translate- from Dutch to English:
"Amenitendea, Imanueli" means: He did it for me, Immanuel.
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This example includes Dutch sub-titles of this song's lyrics.

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Example #3: AMENITENDEA



young martin Published on Apr 10, 2014
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This is a video of young girls dancing to the record "Amenitendea" by Gospel Nation.

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Example #4: KEZIAH & SALOME ........... AMENITENDEA EDTDxvid



Amos Sambai Published on Feb 19, 2015

KEZIAH & SALOME NI WATOTO WA FAMILIA MOJA WANAOMTUMIKIA MUNGU KWA NJIA YA UIMBAJI MUNGU AMEKUA AKIWATUMIA SANA KILA WANAPOKUA WAKIHUDUMU NA KUBARIKI MIOYO YA WATU WENGI
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A Google search indicates that there's a facebook page for Keziah & Salome Amos, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Example #5: Message Choir - Amenitendea (official video)



Ab musiq Published on Apr 12, 2015

Message choir praising God for what he has done in their life. enjoy, dance, and share. Thank you

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