Innoss’B (born Innocent Didace Balume on 5 May 1997) is a Congolese singer-… Read Full Bio ↴Innoss’B (born Innocent Didace Balume on 5 May 1997) is a Congolese singer-songwriter, rapper, percussionist, and dancer. In addition to adapting modern styles like Afrobeats and hip-hop, Innoss'B is a skilled djembe player. At the age of 12, he won the ‘Vodacom Super Star in DR Congo’ with more than 1.3 million votes throughout the country. He was also the first winner of the Vodacom Superstars.

Abibi
Innoss'B Lyrics

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wakati nakuona najipa moyo sana
piya nasema asante kwa mungu aliye ku umba
kila nyumba bila wewe nikama jangwa
nime jaribu kutembeya kidogo
nime ona ku ume na kushoto
ume angarisha miji zetu kwa uzuri na urembo wako
nime

Overall Meaning

interpreted these lyrics to mean that the singer is expressing their admiration for a particular person whom they see as a source of joy and hope in their life. The phrase "wakati nakuona" suggests that they are referring to a moment when they see this person and their heart becomes full of joy. The next line "piya nasema asante kwa mungu aliye ku umba" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "thank you, God who created you." This line acknowledges the divine role in creating this person who brings them so much happiness.

The singer then goes on to describe a world without this person as a barren place, saying "kila nyumba bila wewe nikama jangwa" which means "every house without you is like a desert." This suggests that the presence of this person is so important to the singer's life that they cannot imagine life without them. They then describe how they have observed this person moving through the world, bringing light and beauty wherever they go: "ume angarisha miji zetu kwa uzuri na urembo wako." This line suggests that the person they are singing about is not just important to them, but also has a positive impact on the world around them.

Overall, the song Abibi seems to be a celebration of the power of love and the importance of having someone special in one's life. The lyrics express gratitude for the presence of this person and suggest that their beauty and goodness have a positive impact on the world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

wakati nakuona najipa moyo sana
Whenever I see you, I feel encouraged and strengthened.

piya nasema asante kwa mungu aliye ku umba
I say thank you to the God who created you.

kila nyumba bila wewe nikama jangwa
Every home without you is like a desert.

nime jaribu kutembeya kidogo
I've tried to walk a little.

nime ona ku ume na kushoto
I've seen that you're on my left.

ume angarisha miji zetu kwa uzuri na urembo wako
You've illuminated our cities with your beauty and elegance.

nime
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