Namtafuta bwana, yule yule wa ushindi
Mi ndo peke najua, wapi aliponitoa
Nina historia uzoefu wa ushindi
Kwa macho nimeona, mungu alivyonibeba
From zero to hero, from nothing to something
Name leo ni mtu, katikati ya watu
Hakuna kama mungu, alitamka ikawa ikatokea
Umbali tumefika, ni huyu yesu
Asingekuwa mungu, tusingefika hapa
Nami kama akida bwana ukisema neno tu
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Yani kama akida, bwana utamke neno tu, hebu sema neno
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Nami kama akida bwana ukisema neno tu
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Ee yani kama akida, bwana utamke neno tu, hebu sema neno
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Zitakoma; shida zangu zatakoma sema neno
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Zitakoma; shida zangu zatakoma bwana sema neno
Hapa nilipo ee hapa nilipo
Bwana hapa nilipo ee yesu hapa nilipo
Shida zangu zitakoma
Akida aliishi na mtumwa aliyempenda
Akaugua kiasi cha atakufa
Akatuma wazee wamuite yesu Aje nyumbani mwake
Ee alipotuma wazee wamuite yesu nyumbani kwake aje
Ili amponye huyu mtumwa wake
Kabla afike tena katuma wajumbe
Yesu wala usisumbue kutika nyumbani kwa akida
Sema neno tu hapo ulipo
Na mtumwa atapona
Yesu akaugeukia mkutano
Kawaambia sijaona, israeli jii yote sijaona
Imani kubwa kama hii
Walipofika nyumbani kule
Nyumbani kwa yule akida
Walimkuta mtumwa yule
Tayari kashapona
Nami kama akida bwana ukisema neno tu
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Yani kama akida, bwana utamke neno tu, hebu sema neno
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Nami kama akida bwana ukisema neno tu
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Ee yani kama akida, bwana utamke neno tu, hebu sema neno
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
Zitakoma; shida zangu zatakoma sema neno
Hapa nilipo, shida zangu zitakomaa
AKIDA by Zabron Singers (Official Music Video)
Akida Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Zabron Singers present a compelling message of faith and divine transformation in their song "Akida," with the official music video released on December 6, 2024. The song opens with a reflection on personal history, acknowledging a journey from humble beginnings to a place of prominence, attributing this significant change solely to God's intervention. The lyrics speak of a 'history and experience of victory,' affirming a personal testimony witnessed 'with these eyes' of how God carried the singer from 'zero to hero' and 'nothing to something,' emphasizing that their current standing is a direct result of divine action, stating, 'there is none like God, He spoke and it was.'
The central theme revolves around the profound belief in the power of God's spoken word. Drawing a direct parallel, the song likens the singer's faith to that of the biblical Centurion, known as Akida in Swahili. The core plea is for God to 'just say the word' from wherever He is, with the conviction that at the singer's present location, all troubles will cease. This highlights a deep trust in God's authority and the efficacy of His command to bring an end to problems and challenges, regardless of distance or circumstance. The repetitive emphasis on "sema neno tu" (just say the word) underscores this unwavering faith in divine utterance.
The song narrates the story of the Centurion who sought healing for his beloved servant. Instead of requesting Jesus to come to his house, the Centurion sent messengers, expressing his belief that Jesus only needed to 'say the word' from where He was, and the servant would be healed. This act of faith astonished Jesus, who commented on finding such great faith, not even in Israel. Upon returning to the Centurion's house, the messengers found the servant completely healed, just as the Centurion had believed. This biblical account, found in scripture verses such as Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10, serves as the foundation for the song's message, reinforcing the power and effectiveness of faith in God's word.
By identifying with the Akida's faith, the singer expresses a personal application of this principle, declaring that 'my troubles will cease' simply by God speaking the word. The song is a declaration of dependency on divine power and a testament to the belief that God's authority transcends physical presence, capable of bringing resolution and healing through a simple command. It culminates in a powerful affirmation that troubles will end, reiterated with fervent calls for God to "sema neno" (speak the word).
