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Uniongoze  by Ephraim Sekeleti cover art

Ephraim Sekeleti - Uniongoze Lyrics

Artist:
Ephraim Sekeleti

Lyrics

Uniongoze na huruma zako
Usipo nibariki siwezi enda
Minajuwa bila nguvu zako siwezi kuenda


Minajuwa bila nguvu zako siwezi kwenda
Kwa mkono wako kweli umenibariki ii
Kwa mkono wako kweli umenibariki


Minajuwa bila nguvu zako siwezi kuenda
Kwa mkono wako kweli umenibariki ii
Kwa mkkono wako kweli umenibariki


Baraka zako ziwe na mimi,
Mapenzi yako yawe na mimi,
Namacho yako yawe na mimi
Kwa Mkono wako kweli umenibariki, kwa mkono wako kweli umenibariki


Ulinichagua kabla sijazaliwa
Ukanichagua nabii wa mataifa yo
Utaninitangulia siatogopa Chochote


Ulinichagua kabla sijazaliwa
Ukanichagua nabii wa mataifa yo
Utaninitangulia siatogopa Chochote


Baraka zako ziwe na mimi,
Mapenzi yako yawe na mimi,
Namacho yako yawe na mimi
Kwa Mkono wako kweli umenibariki, kwa mkono wako kweli umenibariki


Baraka zako ziwe na mimi,
Mapenzi yako yawe na mimi,
Namacho yako yawe na mimi
Kwa Mkono wako kweli umenibariki, kwa mkono wako kweli umenibariki


Tembea nami ee bwana
Tembea nami baba yoo


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Meaning & Inspiration

Uniongoze centers on an unconditional dependence on divine mercy. The repeated plea for blessing is paired with a clear recognition that without God’s strength, moving forward is impossible. That tension between need and thanksgiving shapes the whole prayer: the same hand that blesses is the hand that sustains.

The verses echo the calling of a prophet, chosen before birth and appointed to the nations. This imagery recalls Jeremiah’s commissioning, though the song frames it as a personal assurance rather than a public office. The response to that calling is not pride but trust. Because God goes ahead, fear loses its grip.

Blessing, love, and presence are requested as ongoing companions. The refrain “with your hand you have truly blessed me” turns the request into testimony. The song moves from asking to remembering, from dependence to gratitude. It presents a life that is secure not in human ability but in God’s prior choice and faithful accompaniment.