Lyrics
Umenifanya ning’are
Umenifanya ning’are
Umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Umenifanya ning’are
Umenifanya ning’are
Wewe umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Wewe waitwa nuru eti nuru ya watu
Ukiingia kwangu, mi nang’ara
Ndani ya hiyo nuru, eti kuna uzima
Ukiingia kwangu, nina uzima
Uso wake Yesu, aliye sura yake Mungu
Umeingia kwangu, mi nang’ara
Nuru ya injili, utukufu wake Kristo
Umeingia kwangu, mi nang’ara
Umenifanya ning’are
Umenifanya ning’are
Umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Umenifanya ning’are
Umenifanya ning’are
Wewe umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Iinuka uangaze we, nuru yako imekuja
Utukufu wa Bwana, umekushukia we
Mataifa watakujia, wafalme watakuja
Utukufu wa Bwana, umekushukia we
Iinuka uangaze we, nuru yako imekuja
Utukufu wa Bwana, umekushukia we
Mataifa watakujia, wafalme watakuja
Utukufu wa Bwana, umekushukia we
Mataifa watakujia, wafalme watakuja
Utukufu wa Bwana, umekushukia we
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Wewe umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Umenifanya ning’are (Yesu Yesu)
Wewe umenifanya ning’are, Yesu
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Nangára” celebrates Jesus as the light who brings life and causes a believer to shine. Its recurring phrase, “Umenifanya ning’are,” keeps the emphasis on what Christ has done rather than on human achievement. Images of light, life, glory, and the face of Jesus give the song a joyful praise focus, while the repetition allows its central confession to remain direct and memorable.
The lyric closely echoes Isaiah 60:1-3 in its call to arise and shine because the Lord’s glory has appeared, followed by nations and kings coming toward that light. It also reflects John 8:12, where Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world and promises the light of life to those who follow him. References to the light of the gospel and the glory of Christ further recall 2 Corinthians 4:6. Together, these biblical images shape a declaration that Christ’s presence replaces darkness with life and makes his glory visible through a changed person.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 60:1-3 The passage calls God’s people to shine as his glory draws nations and kings.
- John 8:12 Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world who gives the light of life.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 Paul connects God’s light with the knowledge of his glory in the face of Christ.