Afro Praise 4
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 (Yahweh/God be Praised)
Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh kumama Yahweh (God be Praised)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Afro Praise 4" by Sonnie Badu, primarily praises the greatness of Jesus, and affirms that there is no one compared to him, and there is no one like him. The song highlights the theme that the name of Jesus is the only name ever required to experience salvation and glorify God. The chorus suggests that the artist has searched, run around, and looked around everywhere, but still couldn't find anyone comparable to Jesus, and all other names end at Jesus. The song then transitions to different African languages, including Sotho(South Africa), Pidgin(Nigeria), Twi(Ghana), and Lingala(Congo). The lyrics in these languages thank God for His blessings, declare Him as King, and praise him.

The lyrics of the song represent a positive approach that focuses on appreciating the greatness and grace of God, highlighting His blessings, and declaring His name as the only savior. The choice of language is also significant as singing in several African languages helps to make the message more inclusive and relatable to different parts of Africa. The song's music is upbeat, with a rhythmic percussion instrumental that blends in with the call-and-response vocals, adding a unique African vibe.

Line by Line Meaning

Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu,
Jesus is incomparable to anyone and everyone.

Hakuna wakaita sa Yee
There is no one like Jesus.

Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu
Jesus is incomparable to anyone and everyone.

Hakuu hakuchina
No other name can compare to Jesus.

Nda manya manya, kwese, kwese
I have searched everywhere in this world.

Ndatenderera, kwese, kwese
I have run around everywhere looking for someone like Jesus.

Nda tsvaga tsvaga, kwese, kwese
I have looked around everywhere searching for a name that compares to Jesus.

Iyo hlonolofatsa, Iyo hlonolofatsa
Bless you, Bless you.

Iyo ka lebtso la Ntate
The name of the Father.

Jehova, O lefika laka
Jehovah, You are my rock of ages.

24-7 I will praise you Jehovah
24-7 I will give praise to Jehovah.