John Lisu - Wastahili Sifa Lyrics
Lyrics
Wastahili sifa wastahili
Yesus wastahili
Hakuna kama wewe
Wastahili sifa wastahili
Wastahili sifa wastahili
Yesus wastahili
Hakuna kama wewe umetukuka
Wastahili sifa wastahili
Wewe ndiwe Mungu
Muweza wa yote
Hakuna kama wewe wastahili
Jehovah Jehovah Jireh
Mfalme wa utukufu wewe
Wastahili wastahili wastahili
Wastahili sifa wastahili
Yesus wastahili
Hakuna kama wewe umetukuka
Wastahili sifa wastahili
Pokea sifa Bwana wa mabwana
Hakuna mwigine aliye kama wewe
Pokea sifa Bwana wa mabwana
Hakuna mwigine aliye kama wewe
Pokea sifa Bwana wa mabwana
Hakuna mwigine aliye kama wewe
Video
JOHN LISU ft CHRISTINA HALAI- WASTAHILI SIFA (official video)
Meaning & Inspiration
John Lisu's "Wastahili Sifa," featuring Christina Halai, released on March 29, 2025, is a powerful declaration of worship, a sonic testament to the incomparable glory of God. The song's essence lies in its unwavering focus on the deserving nature of praise, a theme deeply rooted in biblical narratives and theological truths. The central message, repeated with fervent conviction, is that Jesus is worthy of all praise, an echo of the heavenly pronouncements found throughout Scripture, such as in Revelation 4:11: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." This constant affirmation of God's sovereignty and unique position, captured in the repeated phrase "Hakuna kama wewe" (There is none like you), directly references passages like Isaiah 46:9, which declares, "Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me."
The song transcends a mere musical offering; it's a theological exegesis woven into melody. When it proclaims, "Wewe ndiwe Mungu, Muweza wa yote" (You are God, the Almighty), it’s not just poetic license but a direct affirmation of God's omnipotence, as described in Genesis 17:1, where God reveals Himself as El Shaddai, God Almighty. The invocation of "Jehovah Jireh," the Lord who provides, further grounds the song in the covenantal relationship God has with His people, reminding listeners of His unfailing provision throughout history, from Abraham's time to the present day. The title itself, "Wastahili Sifa," translates to "You are Worthy of Praise," setting the stage for a worship experience that exalts God not for what He *does*, but for who He *is*. This profound understanding of divine worthiness is the bedrock of true Christian worship, acknowledging that praise is a debt owed to the Creator, not an optional offering. The repeated calls to "Pokea sifa Bwana wa mabwana" (Receive praise, Lord of lords) resonate with the ultimate dominion and authority attributed to Christ in Philippians 2:9-11, where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. John Lisu and Christina Halai have crafted a song that is not only spiritually uplifting but also theologically sound, encouraging listeners to fix their gaze upon the One who is eternally worthy of all adoration.