NPC Citam - African Praise Medley Lyrics
Lyrics
Hakuna wakaitasa Jesu Hakuna wakufanana Yesu Hakuu hakuna
There is No one, None like Jesus There is No one, no one like Jesus Their no one like Him
There is No one, None like Jesus There is No one, no one like Jesus Their no one like Him
Somebody praise the Lord Now I will praise Him everyday Everyday I will praise the Lord
Papa I praise your Name You are worthy of My praise Papa I praise your Name You are worthy of My Praise
You are worthy of My praise You are worthy of my praise Lord Almighty I will praise your Name
Live Performance by Nairobi Pentecostal Church Men Choir in US Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) Additional Lyrics not in clip: Pigieni Bwana vigelegele, vigelegele kwa Furaha (Shout to the Lord in Rejoicing) Pigieni Bwana vigelegele, vigelegele kwa Furaha (Ameniokoa aah aah, aah aah) (He has saved me)
Video
African Praise Medley 5 - NPC
Meaning & Inspiration
When the men of Nairobi Pentecostal Church stand together to lift these notes, they are doing something far deeper than just filling a room with sound. This medley, recorded back in 2017, captures the raw, unadorned posture of a believer who has finally grasped the exclusivity of Christ. When they sing, "Hakuna wakaitasa Jesu," they are echoing the cry of the Israelites in the wilderness who had to learn that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob stands alone in His holiness. It is a bold declaration that there is no one like Him, pulling directly from the confidence of Isaiah 45:5, where the Lord says, "I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no god." By repeating this truth, the choir strips away the distractions of the modern age and centers the spirit on the singular sufficiency of the Savior.
The shift into English, declaring "There is no one like Him," isn't just a translation; it is a confession of faith that stands in opposition to the gods of comfort and status we so often build in our own lives. When the lyrics move into the call to "praise Him everyday," it reminds me of the command in Psalm 34:1 to keep His praise continually in our mouths, regardless of whether our circumstances are mountain-high or valley-low. This isn't a song written for a fleeting moment of emotion, but for the rhythm of a life devoted to the one who redeemed us. When they address God as "Papa," the theology turns from distant reverence to intimate relationship. It mirrors the boldness we are invited to have in Hebrews 4:16, where we are told to approach the throne of grace with confidence. Calling Him "Lord Almighty" while simultaneously calling Him "Papa" strikes that perfect, biblical balance of fearing the Creator while loving the Father who saved us.
The instruction to "shout to the Lord in rejoicing" because He has saved us brings the focus back to the finished work of the cross. This is not empty hype; it is the natural, explosive response of a heart that recognizes the weight of its own salvation. When we understand what we have been saved from, the praise becomes inevitable and unstoppable. It is the overflow of a soul that has tasted and seen that the Lord is good. Worship like this is a wrecking ball to our apathy, demanding that we recognize His worthiness not because of what He does for us today, but because of who He is for all eternity. Stop looking for reasons to hold back your affection for God, because the reality of His grace is more than enough to consume your entire life.