Lyrics
ɔwo nye makokyɛm Nyame
you are the God of my refuge
me nye wo nam a monnsuro
i will never be afraid when i walk with you
osiandɛ iyɛ mekogyefo
because you are my saviour
sɛ matsanfo dɔɔso dɛn ara
though my enemies be many
ɔwo Awuradze ibɛgye me
you Lord will save me
na edze me asie watsaban kɛse nase
you will hide me under you big wings
iyɛmegyefo, makwan nyina ara mu
you are my saviour in all my ways
ihwɛ madzifir nye membae nyina
you watch my going out and coming in
Agya, iwɔ mafa, na ekogye me aber nyina ara mu
Father you are by my side and you save me always
onam dɛm ntsi, dɛm ntsi medze monnsuro
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
Iwɔ mafa, na ekogyeme aber nyina ara
you are by my side and you save me always
onam dɛm ntsi, dɛm ntsi medze monnsuro
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
monnsuro bone biara
i will fear no evil
iwɔ mafa, na ekogyeme aber nyina ara
you are by my side and you save me always
onam dem ntsi, dem ntsi medze medze monnsuro
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
sɛ ɔbra no yedzen dɛn ara
when life is tough
na anyidado nyinaa asa
and all hope is lost
wasɛm tum hyɛ medzen
your word strenghtens me
ma muhudɛ etse ase oo
make me believe you are alive/still reigns
iwɔ mafa, na ekogyeme aber nyinaa
you are by my side and you save me always
aber nyinaa, aber nyinaa, woka meho
you are with me always
wodzi manim, wodzi makyir
you infront and behind me / you lead me and direct me
monnsuro
i will not be afraid /fear
monnsuro
i will not be afraid /fear
monnsuro
i will not be afraid /fear
monnsuro
i will not be afraid /fear
monnsuro
i will not be afraid /fear
onam dɛm ntsi, dɛm ntsi medze monnsuro
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
onam dɛm ntsi monnsuro biribiara
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
wokameho
you are with me
wodzi manim, wodzi makyir
you infront and behind me / you lead me and direct me
dɛm ntsi medze monnsuro
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
onam dɛm ntsi, dɛm ntsi medze monnsuro
thats the reason i will not be afraid/fear
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Meaning & Inspiration
Akokyem Nyame centers on confidence in God as refuge, protector, and Savior. Its alternating Fante and English lines make the central confession plain: walking with the Lord displaces fear, even when enemies multiply or life becomes difficult. Images of shelter beneath great wings and of God standing beside, ahead, and behind the singer present divine care as both protection and guidance.
The repeated declaration that fear will not prevail gains weight from the song’s references to God’s word, which strengthens hope when circumstances appear bleak. Its language closely echoes biblical assurances that God is a refuge and that his presence removes the need to fear. Rather than denying hardship, the song places hardship within a confession of continuing trust. The result is praise rooted in dependence: safety, courage, and perseverance are attributed to the Lord who watches over every departure and return.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1-2 The psalm names God as refuge and help, so fear need not prevail.
- Psalm 121:7-8 The psalm says the Lord watches over every going out and coming in.