Ma Gbega
Kenny Kore Lyrics


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Moun pé Óluwá
Moun pé Óluwá

Emin pé Óluwá

Moun pé Óluwá
Toun tabira o
Toun tabira o
Toun Segun fun mi
Toun damilare
Toun sé fun mì
Toun toju mi

Emin pé Óluwá

Kó duro gba ope mi

Baba gba ope mi
Baba gba ope mi
Omo gba ope mi
Emi mi Mo gba ope mi

Eh ehhhh eh
Oh ohhhh oh
Oh ehhhh eh
Oh ohhhh oh

Ma gbé gen gen gen gbé soké

Ma gbé gen-gen gen-gen gbé soké

Ma if atewo gbé soké
Ma yo Ma-yo ma-yo gbé soké
Ma gbé gen gen gen ma gbé soké
Ma gbé gaaaaaaaa





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Ma Gbega" by Kenny Kore express gratitude, faith, and exhortation to worship the Almighty God. The first stanza repeats the phrase "Moun pé Óluwá" which means "I call on God." The singer acknowledges that they call on God, and in turn, believes that God hears them. The second stanza reveals the singer's personal experiences with God; they testify that God has protected them, been their helper, and watched over them. The phrase "Emin pé Óluwá" is repeated, meaning "I believe in God."


The third stanza is a call to action, asking God to accept their gratitude offering. The phrase "Kó duro gba ope mi" means "Accept my gratitude." The repetition of the phrase "Baba gba ope mi, Omo gba ope mi, Emi mi Mo gba ope mi" further reiterates the gratitude theme of the song. The last stanza is an invitation to dance and lift God up in praise, which is expressed in the various yoruba phrases "gen gen gen", "soké", "if atewo", and "Ma yo Ma-yo". Together, the song encourages listeners to have faith and seek God's protection, leadership, and provision while thanking Him for everything He has done.


Line by Line Meaning

Moun pé Óluwá
I call on God


Moun pé Óluwá
I call on God


Emin pé Óluwá
I say God


Moun pé Óluwá
I call on God


Toun tabira o
You shield me


Toun tabira o
You shield me


Toun Segun fun mi
You give me victory


Toun damilare
You bless endlessly


Toun sé fun mì
You do good to me


Toun toju mi
You keep watch over me


Emin pé Óluwá
I say God


Kó duro gba ope mi
Holding on to give thanks


Baba gba ope mi
Father, accept my thanks


Baba gba ope mi
Father, accept my thanks


Omo gba ope mi
Child, accept my thanks


Emi mi Mo gba ope mi
I also accept my thanks


Eh ehhhh eh
Expressing joy


Oh ohhhh oh
Expressing joy


Oh ehhhh eh
Expressing joy


Oh ohhhh oh
Expressing joy


Ma gbé gen gen gen gbé soké
Let us dance and lift up


Ma gbé gen-gen gen-gen gbé soké
Let us dance and lift up


Ma if atewo gbé soké
Let us dance to the atewo rhythm and lift up


Ma yo Ma-yo ma-yo gbé soké
Let us dance and lift up in joy


Ma gbé gen gen gen ma gbé soké
Let us dance and lift up


Ma gbé gaaaaaaaa
Let us dance till the end




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on Your Peace

Thank you Kenny Kore for this wonderful master-piece

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on Tori

This is a beatiful peace of inspirational work. Kenny Kore is an amazing gospel leader

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