Lyrics
Afrika, ni wakati wako
Afrika yote yakusifu
Afrika yote yakusifu
Wasomali na Wakongo
Warwanda na Waganda
Afrika yote yakusifu
Afrika yote yakusifu
Wanaijeria, Zimbabwe
Na Liberia, Wamoroko
Kwa makofi, na nderemo
Kwa Kucheza, na shangwe
Kwa makofi, na nderemo
Kwa Kucheza, na shangwe
Hapa Kenya, Yesu twakusifu
Hapa Kenya, Yesu twakusifu
Wakikuyu, na Wakamba
Wajaluo, na Waluhya
Hapa Kenya, Yesu twakusifu
Hapa Kenya, Yesu twakusifu
Wamasai, Wameru
Wapokomo, Mijikenda
Afrika yote yakusifu
Afrika yote yakusifu
Madagascar, Afrika Kusini
Senegali, Namibia
Afrika yote yakusifu
Afrika yote yakusifu
Tanzania, Burundi
Angola, Komoro
Kwa makofi, na nderemo
Kwa Kucheza, na shangwe
Kwa makofi, na nderemo
Kwa Kucheza, na shangwe
Kwa makofi, na nderemo
Kwa Kucheza, na shangwe
Kwa makofi, na nderemo
Kwa Kucheza, na shangwe
Hapa Kenya, Yesu twakusifu
Hapa Kenya, Yesu twakusifu
Kikuyu, Kikamba
Kijaluo, Kimasai
Praise him with Nyatiti
Praise him with Kayamba
Praise him with Watete
Praise him with Nyatiti
Praise him with Kayamba
Praise him with Watete
AFRICA PRAISES YOU (GOD)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Afrika Yote Yakusifu presents praise as a shared response rising across African nations, communities, and languages. Its roll call of countries and Kenyan peoples gives the song a broad communal setting, while repeated references to clapping, celebration, dancing, and joy keep the focus on active praise to Jesus. The named instruments further connect worship with local musical expression, showing many voices and traditions participating in the same confession.
The song’s imagery closely aligns with biblical calls for every nation and people to praise the Lord. Psalm 150 also provides a clear parallel through its invitation to praise God with instruments and dance. Rather than centering one place alone, the lyrics move from Kenya toward the continent as a whole, portraying praise that crosses borders without erasing particular cultures. Repetition makes the central message unmistakable: Africa is called to praise God with gladness, movement, music, and united gratitude.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 117:1 The psalm calls every nation and people to praise the Lord.
- Psalm 150:3-4 The passage calls for praise with instruments and dancing.