Ayub Ogada Lyrics, Song Meanings, Videos, Full Albums & Bios

Ayub Ogada (Job Seda, Mombasa, Kenya, 1956 - 1 February 2019) was a Kenyan singer and nyatiti player. The nyatiti is a five to eight-stringed plucked lyre played by the Luo people of Western Kenya.

Ayub Ogada was also an actor landing major roles in films including the Academy Award Winning Out of Africa (1985) and Kitchen Toto (1987).

Ogada arrived in the United Kingdom in 1986, and in 1993 recorded the album En Mana Kuoyo on Peter Gabriel's Real World label. Read Full BioAyub Ogada (Job Seda, Mombasa, Kenya, 1956 - 1 February 2019) was a Kenyan singer and nyatiti player. The nyatiti is a five to eight-stringed plucked lyre played by the Luo people of Western Kenya.

Ayub Ogada was also an actor landing major roles in films including the Academy Award Winning Out of Africa (1985) and Kitchen Toto (1987).

Ogada arrived in the United Kingdom in 1986, and in 1993 recorded the album En Mana Kuoyo on Peter Gabriel's Real World label. His music has also been heard on the soundtrack of the 2005 film The Constant Gardener and collaborates with Susheela Raman on several tracks on her "Salt Rain" album, such as "O Rama" . In addition, Ayub Ogada has collaborated with the Afro Celt Sound System on their first and fourth releases.

In 2012 UK guitarist/producer Trevor Warren visited Ayub in Kenya and recorded the album Kodhi:Trevor Warren's Adventures with Ayub Ogada, released on Long Tale Recordings 2015.

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Kothbiro
by Ayub Ogada

Hah
Hahye hahye aye hahye
BIS

Om maam na pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha
Om maam pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha

Hah
Hahye hahye aye hahye
BIS

Om maam pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha
Om maam na pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha

Hah
Hahye hahye hahye

Hah
Hahye hahye hahye

Yah yebi tom nuguee
Um kuru tili bare made
Kothbiro
Kem luru do ketaa-lha

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MBARAK ACHIENG, AYUB OGADA

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Comments from YouTube:

Brian Otieno

5y↑110

Translation

Auma be uwinga (Auma do you hear me)
Koth biro (Rain is coming)
Kel uru dhok e dala ( Bring the cows home)
Hah, Haye haye haye haye haye haye

Jay Joshi

Brian Otieno thank you very much sir

Daniella Pawl

2w↑1

Thank You!!

kelvin rodgers

3w↑2

@Roblox Krew it's a female name given to girl's from a tribe called luo,..just like angellah or any other female name

Linda Clayton

7w↑3

Thank you I've been searching for the translation since the movie premier.beautiful music.

Roblox Krew

7w↑5

@Brian Otieno that is precious translation

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Malaika Mahlatsi

3y↑470

My mom, Dipuo Mahlatsi, loved this song deeply. We came across it on The Constant Gardener. My mom lost her battle to gastrointestinal cancer two months ago - at the young age of 45. Listening to this song brings back the best memories we shared - including my university graduation ceremony, which she attended just six weeks before she passed away.

I will always love you mama ka. You are the star of the story that I will always tell.

Michele L'amour

11w

I'm so sorry for your loss. @45 when life was simply beginning. Heard this song for the first time this weekend and fell in love with it.

Mityahu Ben Keshet

11w

So sorry to hear that. Baruch dayan ha-emet.

Ellie Meli

17w

Oh my goodness, girl, you gave me chills. So terribly sorry for your loss. So young!!! Unfortunately, I can relate. My mum passed away from the same type of cancer, 5 months ago. She suffered a lot, but was very brave and courageous. It was music that gave her solace last time I saw her, two days before she died. We played a quiz game where I played some of her favourite songs on YouTube and she had to say the title of the song or the artist. She was on her hospital bed, but was smiling and even dancing with her hands and singing (very quietly because her voice was almost gone). I'm happy I was able to entertain her and make her feel a bit better for a few moments.

Sending you lots of love and strength, girl. Your mum will always be in your heart, always your companion.

Design Ninja

17w

Thanks for sharing/that was touching!

Orana Lany

19w

Malaika Mahlatsi ❤️❤️❤️

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Bill Rawthee

5y↑419

This is Exhibit A for a prophet not being appreciated at home. You scroll down the commentator section and you see almost every single one of them is European/West. I am Kenyan, and a large majority do not know this great man right here.

Tikal Park

Feel proud of your beautiful heritage and let us all feel honoured to be a little Kenyan in our hearts! Warm regards from the Heart of the Maya World!

Nile Goddess

Bill Rawthee Kenyans have a disease called tribalism.Sic minds they are brainwashed by the colonizers.

AfriCAN

A messanger is never accepted in their homeland...

Sanctus Ignis

Ikr? I can't believe I've never heard of him n I'm luo. Issa shame.

nickacelvn

A shame. Lets hope things change soon.

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gummiSKY

5y↑138

Kothbiro

Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Auma iwinja
Kothbiro
Keluru dhok e dala
Auma iwinja
Kothbiro
Keluru dhok e dala
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye

Auma iwinja
Kothbiro
Keluru dhok e dala
Auma iwinja
Kothbiro
Keluru dhok e dala
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
(Yaye! Nyithindogi un koro un utimoru nade? Kothbiro keluru dhok e dala)
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
(Yaye! Nyithindogi un koro un utimoru nade? Kothbiro keluru dhok e dala)
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye

Auma (Yaye! Nyithindogi) iwinja (un koro un utimoru nade?)
Kothbiro, Keluru dhok e dala (Kothbiro keluru dhok e dala)
Aumu (Yaye! Nyithindogi) iwinja (un koro un utimoru nade?)
Kothbiro, Keluru dhok e dala (Kothbiro keluru dhok e dala)
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye
Aaaah haye haye haye haye haye haye

rain is coming

Auma do you hear what I say?
The rain is on it's way.
Return our cattle home!
(You! Children! What is it that you think you do?
The rain is on it's way, return our cattle home!)

Batgirl P

6w↑1

You are a hero!💕💕

Nayanjyoti Moran

17w↑1

Thank you!

Rimu N

45w↑2

gummiSKY I think there’s many cultural elements that most of us won’t get. This is simply what happens when you aren’t part of a culture. Many folk/ traditional songs are simple but you may find a whole tale related to the rain. On that note, the music aligns with the lyrics.

gummiSKY

1y↑1

Muthomi Phinehas and Grace Mogaka:
When I first heard this simple yet catchy music and the quiet yet haunting words of Ayub Ogada, I was literally trapped by them.
I just had to know what they meant.
At first I was a little disappointed until I realized how much these cattle must mean to the people in this region.
This is often the case when you take a little time and look at things in a different way.

gummiSKY

Yes, he is, Berth Dito.

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Duzzit Matter

2y↑81

Found this on a Putumayo CD in Iraq 2004/05. I liked the CDs so much because, as a huge heavy metal fan, I truly didn’t know that I was looking for something to bring my nerves and mind to a calmer place. Then this graced my ears. It brought me to tears and left me staring at the setting sun taking all of the chaos away. Even if for only a few minutes. I misplaced the CD after moving about 7 times over the years and couldn’t remember the name of the artist or the song. Now it’s here again and I’ll be sure to share this work of pure lovely art with family and friends....

I can only hope that this slice of heavenly tones brings you as much Peace as it did for me all those years ago.

God, how I hate war.

bamboosa

31w

Check out aikido (the real thing, not the fighty stuff) which it's "inventor" called "the Way of Harmony". Morehei Ueshiba wanted to lead Japan in a new direction when Japan declared war. He trained troops in basic martial arts and snuck the aikido in with the training. I was fortunate enough to meet his number one student who started a dojo on Maui because he was disgusted by the distillation of aikido principles in Japan. A principle of aikido would be, for instance, "you are the only enemy" and is the deepest dip into the unknown that I have ever experienced and the principles (Morehei also called it the Way of Love and wrote a book called the Art of Peace). Fighty people look at aikido and call it trickery. The masters don't participate in tournaments much. There is an amazing bit in the first Steven Segal film about the cop in a coma who wakes up and takes revenge blah blah blah that shows Morehei in an old film surrounded by attackers and elegantly turns around and the attackers are all on the floor. The dude with the Dojo on Maui has moved on and his name is...when I remember it I'll come back and type it in the comments...Tohei, I think his name is. His instruction video (5 parts in YT) is amazing - made in the 50s in Japan - and just focuses on the most basic basics. Quite the moving meditation, it is. I walk in Hollywood and things get a bit weird "on the streets" if you know what I mean. Fear would preclude me from walking to get the frikken groceries had I not embraced the principles of aikido starting when I used to peek in the window at his dojo - I was homeless (77) in Wailuku, Maui and I found an aikido instruction book written in Japanese with photos and I was hooked. Eventually I saw his dojo and peered into the window to see everybody in the class sitting on the mats with eyes closed breathing deep and concentrating on what Tohei calls "the point" and I was intrigued. This THIS is a martial art? I thought. I was sitting in the library one day and the master Tohei showed up to instruct children in the principles of aikido. In a half hour the children were doing impossible miraculous things and I was failing miserably but I remembered the four principles. By the way Steven Segal does not represent the spirit of aikido no matter what he says. I don't know why I'm telling you all this.

Melissa Clarke

1y↑1

I am happy you found peace through a very bad time via music!

Allela R

1y↑86

Rest In Peace Legend.

sawsan fiysal

@lucy nthambi so sorry alas

sawsan fiysal

😔😥🙏

lucy nthambi

10w

@-Jimin's Jams _ he passsed l think early last year

-Jimin's Jams _

17w↑2

Why ?

Jay Joshi

4y↑72

I don't understand any word.. but I don't need to. I simply love this composition

Jay Joshi

raphael Molah please do if you can

raphael Molah

2w↑1

can translate for you word by word

Polycan Odhiambo

1y↑1

@viksra It' a luo song, 'Koth biro' means the Rain is coming

viksra

1y↑3

Someone put the words at the top of the comments

Marina

guarda piu' sopra c'è chi ha messo la traduzione. semplice essenziale. perfetto anche il testo

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Joshua Huizing

5y↑59

Like if The Constant Gardener introduced you to this beautiful song.

kelvin rodgers

Read my expalation of the song in the comments

xXDEATHXx NoLs

16w

Jim Jones brought me here

Samarth Bellur - The Audiocrat

49w

Altair Anjilo N de Almeida

4y↑162

I came across this beautiful song in Biodanza, an amazing healing system using music, dance and self-transformation.Someone said it was a Swahili song. Having been born and raised in Kenya, I realised it was not Swahili, but it is in Luo, one of the tribal languages from around Lake Victoria region of Kenya.Such an evocative tune. From comments below it appears he is little known in his native country, Kenya, a great pity. Maybe it is time for Kenyans to wake up to one of their sons who is popular in the West, singing native songs from his heart.May All Beings be Peaceful.

chobo kanzu

so accurate

Melissa Clarke

evocative indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I deal with a ton of stress at work and I would listen to this in between stressful phone calls at my desk......it was like nectar for my soul!\

Fredrick Otieno

True.... I just love it...

AG Martin

4y↑7

Altair de Almeida, he is singing in Luo which is one of the 44 tribes in Kenya. Not a word of swahili in it. This is out (Luo) traditional folk music

Eddie Mathenge

4y↑3

its a luo song sang by a kenya

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Kiss Kata

4y↑131

rain is coming

Kothbiro (rain is coming)
Auma do you hear what I say
The rain is on it's way
Return our cattle home
Yaye the children
What is it that you think you do?
The rain is on it's way r
Return our cattle home.

kelvin rodgers

@Betty Achieng lol

Betty Achieng

@kelvin rodgers since you are good in literature, which you seem to think I ain't, please do so as a fresh comment, don't tag my reply. After all my literal translation was solely meant for those interested, not literary experts. I don't need trolls on my comment.

kelvin rodgers

Give people the poetic meaning not just the ttanslation.I just did it in the comments

Betty Achieng

@Albert Michael erokamano😂🙏

Albert Michael

7w↑1

@Betty Achieng, Iyude

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Lilian Achola

2y↑42

my 7 year old girl loves this song so much.. a day can't elapse without her singing it.
She has invented a dance style for it lol.. the pride of taking our kids upcountry to know their roots.
She believes one day she'll meet you-Ayub Ogada.

Be blessed!

MsPrincessaj

He has passed away.

Clocky

AAAAAAAAAAAAA AYEEEEEEEEEEEEE AYEEEEEEEEEEEEEE hahahahaha

Bubbles McRainbow

2y↑2

May it be so for her to get her wish to meet him 🙏

Faztastic

5y↑259

I found this through the film Samsara :)

Maxine Caulfield

46w

@Momo Yes, it's a masterpiece.

OdranOel

thank youuu. i was sure i heard this song before but i didnt knew from where

Samarth Bellur - The Audiocrat

I found this through The Constant Gardener :-)

Shannon

Same here been a fav ever since I loved that movie

HIdalgo yakerson

Likewise ages ago. and i had it on my playlist ever since.

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Muz YX

5y↑46

best kenyan song ever! and am not even Luo

Sir Opayo Clan B

17w

Absolutely superb
https://youtu.be/PI3h8igI2Mc

Melissa Clarke

50w

This song is so incredibly beautiful....I told my sister to listen to it during her IVF

Chain Lamar

1y↑2

It doesn't matter if you are not a luo....as long as you love this vibe... You are definitely a luo

baantawai

1y↑34

So saddened to hear of Ayub Ogada's passing. Thanks for the beautiful music you gave us brother. RIP Ayub.

cloud flores

When did he die?

Melissa Clarke

I love this song.....it is transcendent.

Eric Harary

4y↑83

The 29 who disliked, do not have souls.

Ed Liyai

Agreed. Let them stay with their loud and obnoxious music. How can you hate a masterpiece?

Heap of Fish

sure they do- but their teleological antennae haven't sprouted yet. shhhhhh, you'll waken them...

tadala ababa

Eric Harary
*Kkkkkk

Maria Martin

5y↑70

The Constant Gardener" brought me here

Samarth Bellur - The Audiocrat

49w

Derrick Kabochi

5y↑39

While my fellow youth are busy with their loud music, I find solace in such a great musician as Ayub Oganda. A fellow Kenyan, a dreamer and an artist. Its such people that showcase the best in our motherland. GREAT GREAT PIECE OF WORK. kudos to you sir.

Wilmar Papa

4y↑144

The Constant Gardener brought me here

Samarth Bellur - The Audiocrat

49w

uma Bakongo around the world

me too

fawzi jugurtha

2y↑3

Same thing for me , the film touched me so much , seeing all the conspiracies behind all the misery in Africa ,,, it so sad ,

Rafo R

Me too

Andrew Ayoma

A Guiness advert brought me here....

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Stephen Polito

4y↑51

First heard this on the Ewan McGregor & Charlie Boorman series Long way Down, had to take pictures of the credits and search every song on YouTube until I found this. What an amazing piece of music, I can feel it right in my heart.

Ron Simiyu

me too, scoured the internet for years, then today i decided to just google "Ayeeee ayeeee"

Thea Cochrane

There was a soundtrack CD for that series http://longwaydown.realworldrecords.com/soundtrack/

Barb

I agree

Gary D.

3y↑1

I thought no one shared my story! :D Glad to see other people finding it through Long Way Down too :)

Dims Ace

1y↑7

Rest In Peace Ayub.

Fidel Silassie

5y↑9

I don't know the language but, i witness it is music that heals mind and heart. thank you Kenya for having such wonderful healer.

Miriam Ojwang

1y↑30

Rest In Peace Ayub. You have left us with such beautiful music that will live on and on. Dhi gi kwe wuo Luo ❤️ ☀️ 🌊 🌳 peace!

eyeOOsee

5y↑23

Beautiful and peaceful song and music. Appreciation of nature and life. Thank you SO MUCH for posting and sharing.

innocent odeny

4y↑30

am crying. the imagery so beautiful in my head.

j m

5y↑56

I have been listening to this since I was 13 and lost track of it for over 15 years. I am so glad I found it again.

mysticaldaniels

jessica m yes I as well listvtrack. As I listened I cried so beautiful

roby robinson

4y↑2

...:) not a good thing to have lost

TheCoin100

5y↑6

+jessica mcelwee i am happy for you

Cool BlueZ

3y↑18

Although I don't understand a single word, but the music and his voice conveys so many deep emotions, it connects straight to your heart. Love from Pakistan.

আয়েশা আহমেদ

10w

Me too,I was watching a Bengali drama and just found this heart touching song!!! From Bangladesh

Njoki K

tadala ababa so this instrument he's using is the Nyatiti?

tadala ababa

Cool BlueZ same for though am also kenyan and was sung by luo man ayub ogada. dont understand but do connect like the japanese woman who went to stay with him to learn the nyatiti

Elhastezy

2y↑3

He is saying -
rain is coming

Kothbiro (rain is coming)
Auma do you hear what I say
The rain is on it's way
Return our cattle home
Yaye the children
What is it that you think you do?
The rain is on it's way
Return our cattle home.
:0)

Don't know if the lyrics matter to you but thought I would just say it.
many blessings & peace <3

Moffat Lofty

1y↑4

if you love this sound you will also love Geoffrey Oryema"s Makambo. Rest in power Ayub!

Selly J

1y↑9

One of my best from Ayub...Rest in peace beautiful soul ❤

Melissa Clarke

50w

I lovvveeee this song! Heard it on The Constant Gardener.....just so stunning !

Simon Andere

3y↑20

I heard the song for the first time at the burial of a friend of mine in Lamu, Shella. She was from the Nerthelands but after she visited Lamu, she loved it and her wish was to be be tried in Lamu. She had requested this song to be played during her funeral.

Melissa Clarke

How beautiful.....great story to hear

Remmy Kauffer

4y↑17

i swear i'm going to listen to this song next time i'm hoeing my corn field.

ComboverSoul tig

(snorts) what corn field!?!!

André Batista

4y↑86

Samsara

Bounouar zine el abidine

Pete McKelvey llollllllololololollololloĺlôlol

Bounouar zine el abidine

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LateNightCuts

EPIC! I thank them so much for introducing me to this song, it helped me a lot.

Shannon

4y↑7

yes yes I love samsara

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wangui wanyiri

3y↑21

This have me goosebumps all over my body. beautiful...graceful...And everything amazing that can be said. this is the epitome of talent. what a song!!!!!😍😍😍❤❤❤❤

Sir Opayo Clan B

17w

Kapsaaaa!
https://youtu.be/PI3h8igI2Mc

Casper du Plessis

wangui wanyiri goosebumps every time . Greetings from South Africa!

CHARPENTIER3

1w↑1

wow, like Geoffrey Oryema, the good die young.....

Bijawe music

1y↑2

Who else came here after Ivy Githaiga performance😘😘😘 #ICANSINGKENYA

viksra

1y↑11

Legendary musician Ayub Ogada, real name Job Seda, died on Friday night (Feb. 1, 2019) at the age of 63.

lucy liti

28w

pak Baloch kenya

pak Baloch

41w

Which country plz

Kelvin Owange

3y↑10

So soothing. What are you doing?...the rain is coming...bring the animals..home.

Madanga Madanga

1y↑7

Ayub has rested... Rest in peace

spookdude devito

4y↑6

I could hear this song so clearly in my head and couldn't find it. my ears don't lie to me, I can hear the conviction in his voice. I have no idea what was being said but I had to find it again. finally here it is in all its glory. I could just float around in the ocean on a raft staring at the sky and sing this the rest of my life

So Lo

5w↑1

Jim Jones state of the union remixed this on his album

Isaya Evans

1w↑1

Keep resting with the angels.

vic o

29w↑3

One of the most beautiful, haunting songs ever made-he didn't get the recognition and acclaim at home in Kenya that he should have which makes me sad as a Kenyan..RIP Ayub Ogoda..

Alice C. S.

4y↑48

Listening to it now at the opening of the olimpic games

Yamina S

Alice C. S. 5

Soline proust

Alice C. S.

Korkenzieher0

4y↑4

+SithSymbiosis Same here! Our music/dance teacher played it often in the last minutes of the lessons... That was 7/8 years ago. Since then i was searching for the songname...

Anthony Shamoun

4y↑2

Same lol

Ryan Gregurich

4y↑1

very peaceful...

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Mairead O' Donnell

6y↑2

I love this so much. So soothing and dreamy,

Nicky GMP_3

4y↑30

Samsara took me here.

jjnewbold

3y↑1

Nick George same here, such a great film and such a great song

Christopher Frost

4y↑1

me too

ANNA WRYCZA

2y↑2

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!!!

Silvia Chamlee

1y↑2

Hypnotic Beauty

RIP
Thank you for your gift and contributing to the world stage , music truly became a little smaller without you.

victor omondi

1y↑3

Rest in peace ayub Ogada.
The rain finally came,
And the cows came home too.
May you find solace in the hereafter

Jeff Mokaya

4y↑5

So ashamed of myself as a Kenyan that I've just discovered Ayub through a movie. Samsara.

Nayanjyoti Moran

17w

Me too man..btw I am an Indian. Love this song.

fawzi jugurtha

1y↑2

i like the song and the sad movie about the consipracies in africa , from Algeria

Queen Ndinda

1y↑6

Rest in Power. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

noemisuraci3

2y↑1

Impossible not to adore Ayub Ogada. He reaches my heart so deeply! When it's raining in my town I call my dogs into the house singing Kothbiro

Lioness Afreeka

1y↑7

Rest in peace Kenyan lion
God knows best
This song shall remain forever in the African air we breath
🙏

Derrick Koppuzha

47w↑2

Wow.. i remember listening to this song 9 years ago... just found out he has passed :'( rest in peace Mr. Ogada.. one of the most powerful songs i've ever had the pleasure of listening to

Egydio

2y↑3

Linda canção...hino...mantra...Não consigo parar de ouví-la; não consigo parar esta sensação de prazer ao ouví-la!

Carl Harvey

7w↑1

I’m blessed to have been friends with Ayub. I miss him and his beautiful music. R.I.P. dear friend

Joseph Kizza

24w↑3

This song strikes the deepest point of my soul.Asante saana

Adventure 197

35w↑1

Tears come to my eyes EVERY SINGLE TIME! Beautiful composition and an even better use of your voice. Every stroke of that Nyatiti is magic. Not to mention, you were very good looking Ayub.

Ron Simiyu

1y↑1

One of the most beautiful songs ever made.

robin em

1y↑1

gentle soul, forever in our hearts and mind

andrea contreras briceño

2y↑2

Maravilloso!!. Saludos desde Santiago de Chile.

Just Zog

25w↑2

One of my favorite songs ever. I don't speak the language yet it speaks to me on a level I cannot discribe. I cant get enough of it. Thank you.

Magdalena Portmann

1y↑1

This must be one of my all time favourite songs! It gives me shivers down my back!

Loraine Omondi

1y↑1

Just came across this today and im loving it. I would listen to this for a whole day. My children must listen to this

Yeni Aide Hernandez Moreno

4y↑3

revela cosas internas !!!

Samantha Lagamber

2y↑1

direct to my soul... actually my whole being ... jst landed on this today and this is exactly what i needed for the day. Inner healing

LateNightCuts

31w↑1

This song carried me through a lot of tough moments in life, I am deeply sad of Ayub's passing, may this song carry him through the gates as it has carried me through life.

Dj Breezy 254

1y↑1

Rest with the Angels my great dear friend Ayub Till we meet again

leonarda michael

43w↑1

The peace this melody brings is just heavenly.

Jackline Mugo

1y↑4

Rest in power Ayub Ogada, a Kenyan legend forever

PAVLARAS 4

1y↑2

This song is saying: the rain its coming protect your property from the rain.we are singing it in my school in greece

Ian Hayes

2y↑1

Pretty haunting and mesmerising, Contant Gardner brought me here, really matched the scenes in the film perfectly.

truestdude

16w↑1

Jim Jones brought me here

Koigu Ndegwa

1y↑2

Rest in peace Ogada, your music lives on

Eliachim Ongaro

3y↑1

I am Kenya and Luo (the dialect he is singing in), this is so awesome, reminds me of the good old days when cows were so treasured in Luoland.

Dawn Silver

1y↑2

bless his eternal soul...just found out he passed several days ago. What a loss...this legendary artist and soulful gift! It was weird as I just had the desire to go play this today

Nathalie Ammar

1y↑1

This is so relaxing i don’t have words

Abdiaziz Mohammed

1y↑1

Rip man I just heard of u the other day your nyatiti renditions are amazing, u left a lasting legacy thank u .

Wyclife Joseph

28w↑7

I cant believe its Royce 5'9 - Black Savage ft. Sy Ari Da Kid, White Gold, CyHi The Prynce & T.I. that reminded me how good Luos song is and brought me here once more. RIP legend

Wyclife Joseph

boris yea it's one song I love even kanye samples the song. What a legend Ayub ogada may he continue rip

Chege boris

Listen to Jim jones state of the union he sampled this one as well

Juan Rosenfeldt

1y↑1

Rest In Peace. Your music is trascendental, timeless, healing and beyond beautiful. You have always inspired me, thank you.

Masakka

25w↑1

Very beautiful. I just watched the movie called "The Constant Gardener" and it lead me here. I love this song.

Cavin Ouma

1y↑4

And The Lord said, let there be Nyatiti. Who should play it? Then he brought Ayub Ogada. The soil eats our heroes, but it cannot eat the tales of Ogada, the rythm of Seda will remain... Rest in Peace Ayub

marko cosic

30w↑2

2019 here

marko cosic

24w

IN 10 DAYS 2020:) AND STILL...

Matheus Fontes

4y↑7

olympic games brought me here Brazil Rio de Janeiro o/

Laura Teresa

2y↑1

This song gives me life. I cannot understand a word, and yet, am so connected to it. I cant deal. Absolutely love it.

Edna Omol

1y↑6

Rest in power Ayub Ogada.
Thanks for blessing us with your music

Melissa Clarke

This song is wonderful!

Ama y dilo con tu vida

1y↑1

This is one of the songs that has made my soul fly the most, I deeply feel his departure and my eternal gratitude for the divine gift of his existence and his legacy

TheWelshy83

4y↑23

olympic games brought me here :)

Will F

Claudia Fernanda Fajardo Montenegro

2y↑1

wonderful interpretation heart and strings at the service of peace that comes from the spirit

Magic Mountain

2y↑1

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard

Jeff Mahoney

12w↑1

Just stumbled across this. It's magical

Chris Smith

2y↑1

1st was blessed to hear this beautiful piece of music years ago maybe in the 80's or 90's on a show on the radio called Musical Starstreams and is always good to hear again. I hear it played occasionally on Sirius XM Spa channel (which I listen to almost all day). Love the Spa channel on Sirius, I find it spiritual, meditational, inspiring, it touches my soul and connects me to the universe. Thank you Ayub!

Lee Robinson

20w

This brings back memories of first Ayahuasca experience.i was with my head in the bucket and it was like I felt the pain of the planet and the destruction we do to it and it was like that was exactly what his words meant on a deeper level even though they probably don't in written or spoken text.it got to much and when towards the end it gets more powerful I gained strength and power to sit up and was purging all of it out and taking a stand to not be part of it and to take courage and power in the fact it doesn't own me such a powerful piece of music amazing

Cheikh Diop

17w↑1

JIM JONES AND RICK ROSS BROUGHT ME HERE ....

FREE THINKER

3y↑1

The Film "Samsara" brought me here...Extraordinary piece of art and talented musician...Love it!

gabriel barata

5y↑1

Belo! Magnífico!

Kyla Porter

2y↑1

Truly haunting and soul searching. An angel in our midsts.. I feel something as deep as the oceans and older than the trees when I hear Ayub sing this ..

Pax Indrah Idah

2y↑1

listening to this music in 2018 and having a sad feeling leaving my loved one fly off.A song i will live to love....a luo song, i am a very proud one too,such a beautiful song full of good instrumentals(especially nyatiti)