Born as Christiana Twene in Kumasi, Obaapa Christy (formally known as Chri… Read Full Bio ↴Born as Christiana Twene in Kumasi, Obaapa Christy (formally known as Christiana Love) is a praise and worship singer. Her uniquely deep voice and hoarse tone has helped her have more hits than any other gospel artist and is an icon in her scene.

Obaapa Christy got her original 'showbiz name', "Christiana Love" from her ex husband Love Kweku Hammond who is the leader and founder of the Life Power Miracle Church, Odorkor, Accra.

She has won several awards for her motivational and spiritually uplifting songs including 3 at the 2007 Ghana Music Award and a National Award honours in 2008.

Amen
Obaapa Christy Lyrics

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(Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Bassey Mix)
Yie ei, yie eh, eh
Jesus

Mese ɛnnɛ na meda fam a
Maa Adwoa eh, ɛnkyerɛ m'awieɛ o
I am coming out, in the name of Jesus

Ɛnnɛ na woyɛ 'bonyini a
Maame, ɛnkyerɛ w'awieɛ o
Wo nso wobɛwo ntaansa o

Yie ei, amen o, amen o, amen o, oh, oh
Ɛbɛyɛ hɔ nti, bie w'ano na to sɛ
Amen o, eh amen o, amen o, amen o

Nyame rebɛyɛ ade foforɔ
Wokan John 11, 21
Martha ka kyerɛɛ Yesu sɛ
Yesu ei, sɛ Wowɔ ha a
Nka me nua Lazarus, nka wanwu

Ɛduru mmerɛ bi a ɛyɛ wo sɛ Awurade akyɛ wɔ abrabɔ no mu
Saa ara na worebisa Nyame
Awurade teamu, "Lazarus! Sɔre! Come out!"
Na nkyekyereɛ bi a na ɛkyekyere no
Animguaseɛ ntoma, owuo ntoma
Nyame Asɛm pa to guuɛ
Ɛdeɛn na ɛda w'akoma so?
Ka kyerɛ wo ho sɛ, "Meresɔre bio m', I'm coming out from my problems"
Nyame ayɛ bi

Ɛnnɛ na woda afiase a
Paapa ei, wo deɛ ɛnkyerɛ w'awieɛ o
You are coming out, you are coming out

Oh, amen o, amen o, oh, oh, oh, amen o, oh-uh-oh, oh
I am coming out, I am coming out, I am coming out
I am coming out, I am coming out, I am coming out
Merepue

Me nua ei, ɛnnɛ na woayɛ na anyɛ yie a
Ɛnkyerɛ w'awieɛ o, ka kyerɛ wo ho sɛ
I am coming out, Yesu din mu, worebɛpue

Ɛnnɛ na woda afiase a
Ɛnkyerɛ w'animguase o
Fa gyedie ka sɛ, "I am coming out"

Let's sing it again
Amen o, amen o, ka sɛ amen sɛ
Worepue afiri afiase hɔ, hɛ

Yie ei, amen o, I am coming out
Amen o, oh-oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Amen" by Obaapa Christy is a powerful and uplifting gospel song that can inspire and motivate people in all kinds of situations. The lyrics reflect a sense of hope and optimism, reminding listeners that they always have the power to overcome their problems and challenges as long as they have faith in Jesus.

The song begins by acknowledging the tough times the singer has been through and her willingness to come out of all of them in the name of Jesus. The lyrics use the metaphor of Lazarus being raised from the dead, recounting the Bible story of how Jesus called out to him to rise up and come out of his tomb. This theme of resurrection and rebirth is repeated throughout the song, encouraging listeners to have faith that their problems can be overcome and they can be given a fresh start.

Overall, the song is a message of hope and faith, urging people to no longer be afraid of the problems they face in life but to face them head-on with the power of Jesus. It is a song that connects people to their faith and traditions, and empowers them to move forward and embrace a better tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Mese ɛnnɛ na meda fam a Maa Adwoa eh, ɛnkyerɛ m'awieɛ o I am coming out, in the name of Jesus
I have decided to come out of my problems and declare it in the name of Jesus

Ɛnnɛ na woyɛ 'bonyini a Maame, ɛnkyerɛ w'awieɛ o Wo nso wobɛwo ntaansa o
You too will overcome your difficulties just like me, so take heart and don't lose faith

Ɛbɛyɛ hɔ nti, bie w'ano na to sɛ Amen o, eh amen o, amen o, amen o
Believe in yourself and keep pushing forward, and you will see that your prayers will be answered - Amen, Amen, Amen!

Nyame rebɛyɛ ade foforɔ Wokan John 11, 21 Martha ka kyerɛɛ Yesu sɛ Yesu ei, sɛ Wowɔ ha a Nka me nua Lazarus, nka wanwu
God can perform miracles for you just like he did for Lazarus, as recorded in John 11:21, when Martha told Jesus to bring Lazarus back from the dead

Ɛduru mmerɛ bi a ɛyɛ wo sɛ Awurade akyɛ wɔ abrabɔ no mu Saa ara na worebisa Nyame Awurade teamu, "Lazarus! Sɔre! Come out!" Na nkyekyereɛ bi a na ɛkyekyere no
When you face challenges that seem impossible to overcome, remember that just as Jesus commanded Lazarus to come out of the tomb, God can also provide a way out for you

Animguaseɛ ntoma, owuo ntoma Nyame Asɛm pa to guuɛ Ɛdeɛn na ɛda w'akoma so? Ka kyerɛ wo ho sɛ, "Meresɔre bio m', I'm coming out from my problems" Nyame ayɛ bi
The things of this world may fade like clothing, but God's word endures forever. So speak it into existence and declare that you are coming out of your problems - God is with you

Ɛnnɛ na woda afiase a Paapa ei, wo deɛ ɛnkyerɛ w'awieɛ o You are coming out, you are coming out
You too will come out of your problems and be victorious, so have faith and keep moving forward

Oh, amen o, amen o, oh, oh, oh, amen o, oh-uh-oh, oh I am coming out, I am coming out, I am coming out Merepue
Just like the repeated chorus of Amen, I am repeating that I am coming out of my problems - so let's celebrate and rejoice!

Me nua ei, ɛnnɛ na woayɛ na anyɛ yie a Ɛnkyerɛ w'awieɛ o, ka kyerɛ wo ho sɛ I am coming out, Yesu din mu, worebɛpue
Just like me, you may feel hopeless - but have faith in Jesus and declare that you will come out of your problems

Ɛnnɛ na woda afiase a Ɛnkyerɛ w'animguase o Fa gyedie ka sɛ, "I am coming out"
Declare it boldly that you are coming out of your problems and nothing can stop you!

Let's sing it again Amen o, amen o, ka sɛ amen sɛ Worepue afiri afiase hɔ, hɛ Yie ei, amen o, I am coming out Amen o, oh-oh, oh
Let's sing it again and reaffirm that our coming out of our problems is certain - Amen! Let's celebrate and rejoice, I am coming out!

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