Lyrics
Chorus
Wewe ni Mungu wangu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Verse
Wewe ni Mungu wangu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Chorus
Wewe ni Mungu wangu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Bridge
Kwa umbali huu
Umetembea nami
Umekuwa nami
Nakushukuru
Kwa umbali huu
Umetembea nami
Umekuwa nami
Nakushukuru
Wewe ni Mungu
Unatunza maagano
Umwaminifu Yesu
Umwaminifu
Wewe ni Mungu
Unatunza maagano
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda
Chorus
Wewe ni Mungu wangu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
[Bridge]
Kwa umbali huu
Umetembea nami
Umekuwa nami
Nakushukuru
Kwa umbali huu
Umetembea nami
Umekuwa nami
Nakushukuru
Wewe ni Mungu
Unatunza maagano
Umwaminifu Yesu
Umwaminifu
Wewe ni Mungu
Unatunza maagano
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda
Chorus
Wewe ni Mungu wangu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Outro
Wewe ni Mungu wangu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Ninakupenda Yesu
Ninakupenda
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Ninakupenda Yesu is a direct song of devotion, built around the repeated confession of love for Jesus. Its simple refrain names him as God and returns again and again to affection, gratitude, and trust. Rather than developing a complex narrative, the song lets repetition carry the worship, giving the central declaration room to remain clear and memorable.
The bridge adds a personal account of divine companionship: Jesus has walked with the singer, remained present, and proved faithful. Its language about keeping covenants closely reflects the biblical portrait of God as faithful to his promises. The song therefore joins love with remembrance. Praise rises not only from who Jesus is, but also from his sustained care along the way. The closing return to the chorus brings the focus back to a concise response: enduring love offered to the God who has remained near and trustworthy.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 18:1 The psalm opens with a direct declaration of love for the Lord.
- Deuteronomy 7:9 The passage describes God as faithful and as keeping his covenant.