Nii is a visionary leader, having founded Nii Okai Ministries, House of Virtue, the Harbour City Mass Choir among others. His inspirational music career has already birthed 4 inspiring albums, “Moko be”, “Worshipful”, “Hymnz Unlimited” and “Holy Writings”.
Nii is married to Yaa Afaribea Okai and they are blessed with 3 children. He heads House of Virtue, serves on the board of the Harbour City Mass Choir and worships with the St. Paul Methodist Cathedral in Tema, Ghana.
Nii Okai is currently sought after globally as a Singer, Preacher, Music Director, Worship Leader, Counselor, Conference Speaker, Creative Director, Multimedia Content Developer, Event Host and Consultant.
Mala
Nii Okai Lyrics
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(When I consider how you created)
ñwèi kè shikpòñ gbii ekpa
(Heaven and earth in six days)
Shi afii akpei enyò kè sèè
(But over 2000 years and counting)
Okahe oosaa ñwèi mañ lè
(You're still preparing the kingdom of heaven)
(For us; your workmen)
Kèha wò; hetselòi
(For us; the righteous)
Kèha wò; obii
(For us; your children)
Omanye sane sòññ kèkè
(Such glad tidings of great joy CHANNEL)
Etsòò akè osumòò wò naakpa
(It shows how much you love us)
Mala majie oyi
(I'll sing to praise you)
Mañkè kè leebi
(Every dawn and morning)
Shwane kè gbèkè
(Noon and night)
Majo, mabo kè minshèè
(I'll shout and dance with joy)
Daa daa daa / was waa waa
(Day in day out / loudly and vigorously)
CODA
Ejaakè osumòò wò naakpa
(Because you love us so much)
In Nii Okai's song Mala, the lyrics express a deep sense of gratitude towards God's love and the ongoing work He's doing for His children to prepare the kingdom of heaven. The song starts by reflecting on how God created heaven and earth in just six days, but despite over 2000 years passing, He still keeps working towards preparing the kingdom for His children. The lyrics describe how God's children are His workmen, the righteous and His own, and how the good news of His love is spreading everywhere.
The chorus highlights that the singer will continue to give thanks and praise to God every day, at every hour. The singer shouts with joy and dances actively as he acknowledges God's everlasting love towards him. The coda reaffirms God's immense love and how he continues to show it to us by the good works He does.
The lyrics of this song have a deep spiritual and religious meaning, as they express a sense of thankfulness, joy, and hopefulness towards God. It emphasizes the belief that God's love is endless and that everyone who believes in Him will receive it. The lyrics also convey how important it is to express gratitude towards God and show reverence for His love.
Line by Line Meaning
Kè mi yòse bòni obò
As I contemplate your mighty creation
ñwèi kè shikpòñ gbii ekpa
The heavens and the earth, brought to life in just six days
Shi afii akpei enyò kè sèè
Yet over 2000 years have passed and still you are building your heavenly kingdom
Okahe oosaa ñwèi mañ lè
Fashioning it into perfection for your people
Kèha wò; otsujii
Your workers, we are
Kèha wò; hetselòi
Your righteous ones, we are
Kèha wò; obii
Your children, we are
Omanye sane sòññ kèkè
This is the gospel, the good news we share
Etsòò akè osumòò wò naakpa
To testify to your great love for us
Mala majie oyi
I will sing to you, to praise you
Mañkè kè leebi
At daybreak and in the morning
Shwane kè gbèkè
In the noon and the night
Majo, mabo kè minshèè
I will dance and jubilate
Daa daa daa / was waa waa
For every moment of my life, with all my strength
Ejaakè osumòò wò naakpa
Because you love us so much
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sonia Tsagli
Mala (c) Nii Okai 2014
I will sing
THE LYRICS
VERSE
Kè mi yòse bòni obò
When I consider how you created
ñwèi kè shikpòñ gbii ekpa
Heaven and earth in six days
Shī afii akpei enyò kè sèè
But over 2000 years and counting
Okahe oosaa ñwèi mañ lè
You're still preparing the kingdom of heaven
Kèha wò; otsujii
For us; your workmen
Kèha wò; hetselòi
For us; the righteous
Kèha wò; obii
For us; your children
Omanye sane sòññ kèkè
Such glad tidings of great joy
CHANNEL
Etsòò akè osumòò wò naakpa
It shows how much you love us
CHORUS
Mala majie oyi
I'll sing to praise you
Mañkè kè leebi
Every dawn and morning
Shwane kè gbèkè
Noon and night
Majo, mabo kè minshèè
I'll shout and dance with joy
Daa daa daa / waa waa waa
Day in day out / loudly and vigorously
CODA
Ejaakè osumòò wò naakpa
Because you love us so much
Sonia Tsagli
Mala (c) Nii Okai 2014
I will sing
THE LYRICS
VERSE
Kè mi yòse bòni obò
When I consider how you created
ñwèi kè shikpòñ gbii ekpa
Heaven and earth in six days
Shī afii akpei enyò kè sèè
But over 2000 years and counting
Okahe oosaa ñwèi mañ lè
You're still preparing the kingdom of heaven
Kèha wò; otsujii
For us; your workmen
Kèha wò; hetselòi
For us; the righteous
Kèha wò; obii
For us; your children
Omanye sane sòññ kèkè
Such glad tidings of great joy
CHANNEL
Etsòò akè osumòò wò naakpa
It shows how much you love us
CHORUS
Mala majie oyi
I'll sing to praise you
Mañkè kè leebi
Every dawn and morning
Shwane kè gbèkè
Noon and night
Majo, mabo kè minshèè
I'll shout and dance with joy
Daa daa daa / waa waa waa
Day in day out / loudly and vigorously
CODA
Ejaakè osumòò wò naakpa
Because you love us so much
Francis Hammond
OMG!!!!!powerful. i love this song
Rosemary Lartey
Nii Okai is a Senior! 🙌🙏🔥
kwasi gyeabour
I just love it. I just love it. Just can't have enough of it and also been able to sing to it makes me wanna scream my heart out.
diana omari
Powerful praise.... May God continue to bless you and establish your coasts
kwasi gyeabour
Just love the live recording of it.
Joseph K. Aidoo
Awesome! Just Awesome!!
Mary Okai Ocansey
Good music as always......
Calebcito Augusto
The bass guitarist ✅✅✅✅
Noelle Fraser
Can anyone include the lyrics of the chorus please?
Sonia Tsagli
Mala (c) Nii Okai 2014
I will sing
THE LYRICS
VERSE
Kè mi yòse bòni obò
When I consider how you created
ñwèi kè shikpòñ gbii ekpa
Heaven and earth in six days
Shī afii akpei enyò kè sèè
But over 2000 years and counting
Okahe oosaa ñwèi mañ lè
You're still preparing the kingdom of heaven
Kèha wò; otsujii
For us; your workmen
Kèha wò; hetselòi
For us; the righteous
Kèha wò; obii
For us; your children
Omanye sane sòññ kèkè
Such glad tidings of great joy
CHANNEL
Etsòò akè osumòò wò naakpa
It shows how much you love us
CHORUS
Mala majie oyi
I'll sing to praise you
Mañkè kè leebi
Every dawn and morning
Shwane kè gbèkè
Noon and night
Majo, mabo kè minshèè
I'll shout and dance with joy
Daa daa daa / waa waa waa
Day in day out / loudly and vigorously
CODA
Ejaakè osumòò wò naakpa
Because you love us so much