Nina neno moja nataka niseme Sema Nina neno moja nataka niseme Sema Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Nina neno moja nataka niseme Sema Nina neno moja nataka niseme Sema Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Wale Tisa mi sijui wako wapi Nimekuja hapa na neno moja Baba yo Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Wale Tisa mi sijui wako wapi Ila Nimekuja hapa na neno la shukurani Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Sio fedha sio mali vilivyo nibeba Ni neema yako nimefika hapa Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Sio fedha sio mali imenibeba Bali Ni neema yako nimefika hapa Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Kumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya Yesu Amenikumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu, Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya , kanikumbuka Kanikumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya Yesu Kanikumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya Yesu Amenikumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya Yesu Kanikumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya Yesu Kanikumbuka Yesu Ameondoa aibu Yesu Amenifuta machozi Yesu Amenipa jina jipya Yesu Naomba Dakika moja Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe Dakika moja Dakika moja Niseme Dakika moja Dakika moja Nipewe
Bella Kombo ft. Mira Mbepera - Dakika 1 (Official Live Video)
Dakika 1 Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Released as an official live video on October 29, 2023, "Dakika 1" by Bella Kombo featuring Mira Mbepera presents a powerful and focused message of gratitude. The song centers on a persistent, almost urgent plea for "Dakika moja" or "one minute." This repeated request establishes the core theme: the singer has a singular, vital message they feel compelled to share, asking for just a brief moment to deliver it. The initial verses emphasize this need for time to speak, hinting at the profound nature of the word to be conveyed.
The lyrics soon reveal the substance of this urgent message. The singer declares that the purpose of seeking this minute is to offer "neno la shukurani" – a word of thanks. A key contrast is drawn, stating that earthly wealth or possessions ("Sio fedha sio mali") were not the means of support or progress. Instead, the singer attributes their current position or state entirely to divine grace ("Ni neema yako nimefika hapa"). This highlights a deep spiritual understanding where material things are secondary to the unseen force of grace in guiding one's journey.
The most detailed and impactful section of the song elaborates on the actions of "Yesu," or Jesus, which form the basis of the thanksgiving. Within that requested minute, the singer lists specific acts: Jesus has removed shame ("Ameondoa aibu"), wiped away tears ("Amenifuta machozi"), given a new name ("Amenipa jina jipya"), and remembered the singer ("Amenikumbuka" or "Kanikumbuka"). This is not a vague expression of thanks but a testimony of profound, personal transformation and restoration attributed directly to Jesus. The repetition of these phrases reinforces their significance and the depth of the singer's gratitude for this spiritual intervention.
The theme of heartfelt gratitude for divine intervention and transformation resonates strongly with various biblical concepts. The idea that salvation and favor are due to grace rather than human effort or material wealth is a cornerstone of Christian theology, notably articulated in scriptures like Ephesians 2:8-9. The concept of receiving a "new name" symbolizes a new identity and belonging in Christ, a theme found in passages like 2 Corinthians 5:17 or Revelation 2:17. God remembering an individual, often implying favor, intervention, or fulfilling promises, is a recurring motif throughout the Psalms and other biblical narratives. The initial mention of "Wale Tisa mi sijui wako wapi" (Those nine, I don't know where they are) subtly echoes the parable of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19, where only one returned to give thanks, reinforcing the song's central message about the crucial importance of expressing gratitude for divine healing and grace.
Ultimately, "Dakika 1" serves as a fervent and focused declaration of thankfulness. Through its repetitive structure and clear message, the song conveys the urgency and overwhelming desire of the singer to use any available moment – even just one minute – to acknowledge the transformative power of grace and the specific redemptive acts of Jesus in their life. It is an inspirational call to prioritize and vocalize gratitude for spiritual blessings above all else.
