Afro Praise 1
Sonnie Badu Lyrics

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Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu, (There's no one compared to Jesus)
Hakuna wakaita sa Yee (There's no one like Him)
Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu (There's no one compared to Jesus)
Hakuu hakuchina (There is no other name)
Nda manya manya, kwese, kwese (I have searched everywhere)
Ndatenderera, kwese, kwese (I have run around everywhere)
Nda tsvaga tsvaga, kwese, kwese (I have looked around everywhere)
Hakuu hakuchina (There's no other name)

(In Sotho – South Africa)
Iyo hlonolofatsa, Iyo hlonolofatsa (Iyo Bless, Iyo Bless,)
Iyo ka lebtso la Ntate (Iyo, The name of the father)
(Still in Sotho)
Jehova, O lefika laka (Jehovah, you're my Rock of Ages)
24-7 I will praise you Jehovah
24-7 I will praise your Holy Name
(In Pidgin – Nigeria)
This kind God oo, I never see your type oo
This kind God oo, Blessed be your holy name
(In Twi – Ghana)
Woayoo, Woayoo, Woayoo ewurade ye oheni (He has done it, God is king)
Woayoo, Woayoo, Woayoo ewurade ye oheni (He has done it, God is king)

(In Lingala – Congo)
Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh kumama Yahweh (God be Praised)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Afro Praise 1" by Sonnie Badu expresses the greatness of Jesus and his unmatched qualities. The song starts by stating that there is no one like Jesus, and no one can be compared to him. The repetition of "Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu" emphasizes that there is truly no other name like that of Jesus. The singer says that he has searched and looked around everywhere, but still can't find a name like Jesus.

The lyrics also involve different African languages, including Sotho, Pidgin, Twi, and Lingala, which emphasizes the African origin and culture of the song. The use of different African languages also portrays unity among Africans, regardless of their language or tribe, to show their love and praise for Jesus.

The song ends with a message of praising God 24/7, highlighting the importance of continuous worship and reverence to God.

Overall, the song "Afro Praise 1" is a beautifully composed piece that showcases the unmatched qualities of Jesus, emphasizing that there is no name like Jesus, and that he is to be praised in different African languages.

Line by Line Meaning

Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu,
When it comes to comparing people to Jesus, there's no one like Him.

Hakuna wakaita sa Yee
There's no one comparable to Him.

Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu
When it comes to comparing people to Jesus, there's no one like Him.

Hakuu hakuchina
Nobody else has this name or title.

Nda manya manya, kwese, kwese
I've searched far and wide.

Ndatenderera, kwese, kwese
I've traveled all over the place.

Nda tsvaga tsvaga, kwese, kwese
I've looked everywhere.

Hakuu hakuchina
Nobody else has this name or title.

Iyo hlonolofatsa, Iyo hlonolofatsa
Bless, Lord, bless.

Iyo ka lebtso la Ntate
Your name is Father.

Jehova, O lefika laka
Oh Lord, you are my rock.