Lyrics
Verse
Ubhaghile Ubhaghile
Ubhaghile mwana wa Ghala
Ubhaghile Ubhaghile
Ubhaghile mwana wa Ghala
Chorus
Unaweza Unaweza
Unaweza Mwana wa Mungu
Unaweza Unaweza
Unaweza Mwana wa Mungu
Bridge
You are able
You are able
You are able Son of God
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Ubhaghile / You Are Able / Unaweza” by Dr Ipyana is a short worship song that moves between languages. The first section is sung in a local African language, with the word “Ubhaghile” repeated and a line mentioning a child of Ghala. The Swahili section declares “Unaweza,” meaning “You are able,” followed by “Mwana wa Mungu,” meaning Son of God.
The English section says the same thing in plain words: “You are able, Son of God.” The effect is a single confession of Christ’s ability, sung in three tongues, which gives it a broad, congregational feel.
The claim is close to Ephesians 3:20, which speaks of God being able to do more than we ask, and Hebrews 7:25, which says Christ is able to save completely. Matthew 19:26 also stands nearby for its words about God making all things possible. The song’s focus is on Jesus as Son of God and as the one who is able.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 3:20 God is able to do more than we ask or imagine
- Hebrews 7:25 Christ is able to save completely
- Matthew 19:26 With God all things are possible