Lyrics
Chorus
Nani kama Yahweh Mshindi wa washindi
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa Washindi
Bridge
Ndio maana tunasema
Hakuna mwingine chini na Juu
Ooh Hakuna mwingine kama Yahweh
Verse 1
Nani kama Yahweh Mfalme wa wafalme
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa Washindi
Verse 2
Nani Kama Yahweh, Bwana wa Mabwana
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa washindi
Bridge (Repeat)
Ndio maana tunasema
Hakuna mwingine chini na Juu
(Hakuna mwingine ila Jehovah)
Ooh Hakuna mwingine kama Yahweh
Bridge (Repeat)
Wewe Pekee Yako
Ndio maana tunasema
Hakuna mwingine chini na Juu
(Wewe wastahili)
Ooh Hakuna mwingine kama Yahweh
(Heshima na utukufu)
Hakuna mwingine chini na Juu
(Wewe ndiwe Baba)
Ooh Hakuna mwingine kama Yahweh
Verse 3
Nani Kama Yahweh? Jehovah Shammah
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa washindi
Mponyaji si mwingine ila Jehovah Rapha
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa washindi
Kimbilio si mwingine ila ni Wewe Nissi
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa washindi
Umbali tumefika twasema Ebenezah
Nani kama Yahweh mshindi wa washindi
Outro
Ndio maana tunasema
Hakuna mwingine chini na Juu
Ooh Hakuna mwingine kama Yahweh
Hakuna mwingine chini na Juu
Nimetafuta chini na Juu
Ooh Hakuna mwingine kama Yahweh
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Nani Kama Yahweh” by Qui Gatheru is a Swahili worship song that asks, “Who is like Yahweh?” and answers with titles for God: victor of victors, King of kings and Lord of lords. The refrain states that there is no other, above or below, as the singer says that everywhere has been searched without finding another like Him.
The longest section works through names of God from the Hebrew Scriptures. It calls Him Jehovah Shammah, the Lord who is present, Jehovah Rapha, the healer, and Jehovah Nissi, the refuge or banner, and it uses “Ebenezer” for the distance traveled with His help. Each name is followed by the same question and answer.
The themes are close to Exodus 15:11, Exodus 15:26 and 1 Samuel 7:12, on the Lord’s incomparable nature, His role as healer and the stone that marks His help. The song is repetitive and suited to call and response.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 15:11 Who is like You among the gods, O Lord?
- Exodus 15:26 I am the Lord, your healer
- 1 Samuel 7:12 Ebenezer: thus far the Lord has helped us