See http://www.cumbancha.com/chiwoniso for more information on Chiwoniso.
With a sound that recalls the fire of Angelique Kidjo, the inspiration of Oliver Mtukudzi, the rebellion of Thomas Mapfumo and the soul of India.Aire, Chiwoniso is one of the most exciting talents in African music today.
Chiwoniso Maraire is a Zimbabwean musician who while pursuing her solo career has also recorded with Andy Brown and The Storm, Women's Voice, and The Collaboration.
While traditional Zimbabwean music provides a foundation for her music, she incorporates many influences.
Iwai Nesu
Chiwoniso Lyrics
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Mwari baba Iwai nesu
Iwai Nesu Mwari baba
Mwari baba Iwai nesu
Iwai Nesu Mwari baba
Mwari baba Iwai nesu
Vamwe vakarara nenzara
Kumwe vaparar a nemvura
Kumwe vachipera nezuva
Kutungamira nekutungamirwa
Tiri vana venyu
Mukutaura nemuku homoka
Tiri vana venyu
Mukufunga nemukurota
Tiri vana venyu
"Iwai Nesu" is a song by Zimbabwean singer Chiwoniso Maraire, which translates to "Bless us Oh Lord". The song is a prayer for God's blessings amidst the struggles and hardships of life. The repetitive chanting of "Iwai Nesu Mwari baba, Mwari baba Iwai nesu" emphasizes the need for divine intervention and guidance in navigating life's challenges.
The lyrics also touch on the different experiences of people, some are sleeping with hunger, some are dying of sorrow, some are drowning in water and others are burning in the sun. This illustrates the different forms of suffering that people go through, regardless of their background or status. The phrase "Kutungamira nekutungamirwa" can be interpreted as a plea for both guidance and to be guided; acknowledging the need for direction and guidance, while also acknowledging that one can be a source of guidance to others.
Overall, "Iwai Nesu" is a powerful prayer that resonates with people from all walks of life who seek blessings and direction amidst the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Iwai Nesu Mwari baba
Oh Lord our Father, bless us
Mwari baba Iwai nesu
Father God, bless us
Vamwe vakarara nenzara
Some are sleeping on empty stomachs
Vamwe vachifa nekuguta
Some are dying in pain
Kumwe vaparara nemvura
Some are suffering in the rain
Kumwe vachipera nezuva
Some are perishing in the daytime
Kutungamira nekutungamirwa
To lead and be led
Tiri vana venyu
We are your children
Mukutaura nemukuhomoka
You speak and you are reliable
Tiri vana venyu
We are your children
Mukufunga nemukurota
You think and you plan
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GiGi
Be with us Father God
Father God, be with us
Some are sleeping on empty stomachs
Some are are dying from feasting
Somewhere some are perishing due to water/rains
Somewhere some are perishing due to the sun/heat
To lead and be led
We are your children
In our speaking and bluffing
We are your children
In what we think and dream
@togarachifumuro3848
2024 still sounding great.....Grammy deserving music....
@user-uf1rp5dj8w
2024 still enjoying the music ❤🎉
@tatendamumba3924
2024 April 07 under a tree in lusaka zambia listening to timeless song
@VimbaiKomichi
2024 still love this song. Gore risina kunaya mvura. Ivai nesu Mwari baba. Zuva rapisa zvakanyanya😭
@kingpharoahfreestyle8462
my favourite song 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼💥2024 tiripo isa like kana uripowo
@chirikurechirikure6922
It is one of my greatest honours in life to get the opportunity to write the lyrics for this IWAI NESU song. Chiwoniso had the chorus and melody and I wrote the main set of the lyrics for her for the song. Great collaborations in all her other albums. Chirikure Chirikure, Harare, 9/12/2021. We keep celebrating sister Chi.
@patiencechiradza625
Thank you its a masterpiece
@Tt-iu4vk
Thank you for blessing us with this masterpiece. I love Chiwoniso's music even though I don't understand the lyrics. Please provide translation if you have time. Love from South Africa
@tawandamambambo8983
@@Tt-iu4vk Be with your chldren Lord God (Iwai nesu Mwari Baba)
we are your children (Tiri vana venyu)