Itabaza (Lamp) Lyrics by Vestine and Dorcas

July 22, 2026

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(Sung in Kinyarwanda)

Ibicantege byatuma nteshuka (Things that discourage me and cause me to stumble)
Bigeraho kensh’ ariko bikamusha (May happen often, but they will pass)
Ryabuye rizima rikomez’ ipfuruka (The Living Stone remains the Foundation Stone)
Ni ryo nubatseho (It is what I have built upon)
Nta mifatagwe yambuza gutambuka (No chains can stop my advance)
Nta bunini bw’inyanja bwatuma ntambuka (No depth of sea can stop my crossing)
Nta burebure bw’umusozi bwambuza (No mountain high that can stop me)
Kuzamuka (From climbing)

Yakongeje itabaza ryange (He rekindled my lamp)
Ampindur’ umucyo wishyanga rye (Made me the light for His people)
Ahari intege nke zange (Where my weakness are)
Niho yibanze (That is where His strength is)

Pre-Refrain:
Yesu wenyine (It is Jesus alone)
Niw’ ufashe umwanzuro (Who has the final say)
Ubwo ariwe uvuze (Since He is the one that has spoken)
Sinzava kugicaniro (I will not leave the altar) (Repeat)

Refrain:
Iyab’ imigambi y’abantu (If it were the plans of people)
Ariy’ ishyiraho adomo kanyuma (That determined the final outcome)
Kubuzima n’ubugingo bwacu (For our lives and our souls)
Simba nyibukwa (I would not be here)
Gusa kuko ar’umwami uc’ akanzu (But because He is the King and Way-maker)
Yakomej’ isezerano yampaye (He kept the promise to me)
Kubwizina rye ninyike z’umuriro (Even through fires, for His Name’s sake)
Nzazisimbuka (I will overcome)
Umv’ umpumeko, reb’ inambuko (Listen to my testimony, look at my journey)
Urabon’ ubwiza, bw’imana (You see God’s Glory)
Reba mubyago, mu munezero (In trials and in joy)
Urabona ubwiza, bw’imana (You will see God’s Glory)

Muntambar’ ikaze, nahungirahe (In battle, where do I run for refuge)
Atari Kumukiza wange? (If not to my Savior?)
Mumbaragaze, niho mpagaze (His strength, is where I stand)
Murek’ ijwi ryange ryumvikane (Let my voice be heard)
Njekuvug’ ineza, ihora itembera (I will speak of His ever-flowing Goodness)
Mukirere cyabizera (Among the believers)
Andenger’ ubutitsa (He protects me without end)
Yarampishe, mu mababa ye niho nibera (He has hidden me, I dwell beneath His wings)

(Pre-Refrain + Refrain)

Ntiyandekuye, yaranyimanye (He has not abandoned me, He has not denied me)
Muri byabihe (Through all those times)
Ishimwe pfite, ninde uri kwiriye? (The praise I have, who is worthy?)
Ni Kristo wenyine (It is Christ alone) (Repeat)

Ubwo ariwe uvuze (Since He is the one that has spoken)
Sinzava kugicaniro (I will not leave the alter)

Iyab’ imigambi y’abantu (If it were the plans of people)
Ariy’ ishyiraho adomo kanyuma (That determined the final outcome)
Kubuzima n’ubugingo bwacu (For our lives and our souls)
Simba nyibukwa (I would not be here)
Gusa kuko ar’umwami uc’ akanzu (But because He is the King and Way-maker)
Yakomej’ isezerano yampaye (He kept the promise to me)
Kubwizina rye ninyike z’umuriro (Even through fires, for His Name’s sake)
Nzazisimbuka (I will overcome)

(Refrain)

Umv’ umpumeko, reb’ inambuko (Listen to my testimony, look at my journey)
Urabon’ ubwiza, bw’imana (You see God’s Glory)
Reba mubyago, mu munezero (In trials and in joy)
Urabona ubwiza, bw’imana (You will see God’s Glory) (Repeat)

Umva, reba (Listen, look) x2

Ndifuza Gusa Nawe (I Desire to Be More Like You) Lyrics by Gentil Misigaro

June 3, 2026

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(Sung in Kinyarwanda)

Buriko ndushaho kugushaka (The more I search for You)
Niko ndushaho kukumenya (The more I get to know You) (Repeat)

Buriko ndushaho ku kwegera (The more I come closer to You)
Niko ndushaho gusa name (The more I resemble You) (Repeat)

Ndifuza gusa nawe (Lord I desire to be more like You)
Ndifuza gusa nawe (Lord I need to be more like You) (Repeat)

Ndusheho ku kwegera (Draw me close to You)
Ndusheho ku kwegera (Draw me close to You) (Repeat)

Ndusheho gusa nawe (I desire to be more like You)
Ndusheho gusa nawe (I desire to be more like You) (Repeat)

Nyigisha gusenga (Teach me to pray)
Guseng’ubudasiba (To pray unceasingly)
Ndibwo nzambikw’imbaraga (That is how I will receive the power)
Ndusheho gusa nawe (To be more like You) (Repeat)

Nyigish’Ijambo ryawe (Teach me Your Word)
Ndisome ubudasiba (That I may read everyday)
Niwbo nzagira kwizera (That is how I will have the faith)
Ndusheho gusa nawe (And be more like You) (Repeat)

Nyigisha gukunda (Teach me to love)
Ndetse n’abanzi banjye (To love even my enemies)
Nkuko wankunze nkiri mubi (As You loved me when yet a sinner)
Ndusheho gusa nawe (And be more like You) (Repeat)

Nyigisha gusenga (Teach me to pray)
Guseng’ubudasiba (To pray unceasingly)
Ndibwo nzambikw’imbaraga (That is how I will receive the power)
Ndusheho gusa nawe (To be more like You) (Repeat)

Ndusheho gusa nawe (To be more like You) x4

Ndifuza gusa nawe (Lord I need to be more like You)
Ndifuza gusa nawe (Lord I need to be more like You) (Repeat)

Ndakwiringiye Yesu (My trust is in You, Jesus)
Nizey’Ijambo ryawe (I believe what You have spoken)
Kukw’iyuvuze rimwe gusa (Your majesty when You command)
Biratungana (Shall come to pass) (Repeat)

Biratungana (Shall come to pass) x4

Sinzuko ‘kubigenza (I don’t know how You do it)
Sinzi nukubikora (And I don’t know the way You do it)
Icyo nzi nuko, iy’utegetse (But I know that, What You command)
Biratungana (Shall come to pass)
Har’ukuntu ubikora, iy’utegetse (When you say just a word)
Bigatungana (Everything becomes right)

Ntakikunanira, ntakikunanira (Nothing is impossible to You)
Icyonzi nuko, iy’utegetse (One thing I know, when you command)
Biratungana (Shall come to pass)
Harukuntu ubikora (I love the way You do it)
I’yutegetse, Bigatungana (Whatever You say, Shall all come to pass)

Harukuntu ubikora (I love the way You do it)
I’yutegetse, Bigatungana (Whatever You say, Shall all come to pass) (Repeat)

Tegeka Mwami (Speak, Lord) x4 (Repeat)

Ndakwiringiye Yesu (My trust is in You, Jesus)
Nizey’Ijambo ryawe (I believe what You have spoken)
Kukw’iyuvuze rimwe gusa (Your majesty when You command)
Biratungana (Shall come to pass) (Repeat)

Biratungana (Shall come to pass) x4

Shimwa Yesu Wanjye (Praise My Jesus) Lyrics by James and Daniella

March 25, 2026

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(Sung in Kiyarwanda)

Shimwa, shimwa Yesu wanjye (Be praised my Lord Jesus)
Shimwa, shimwa Yesu wanjye (Praise, praise my Jesus)
Sinyigir’indi ndirimbo (I have no other song to sing)
Shimwa, shimwa Yesu wanjye (Be praised my Lord Jesus)
Shimwa, shimwa yesu wanjye (Praise, praise my Jesus)
Shimwa, shimwa yesu wanjye (Be praised my Lord Jesus)
Kugez’ibihe bishize (Until the end of time)
Shimwa Yesu wanjye (Praise my Jesus)

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hari abambaza bati (There are those who ask me, saying)
Hari iby’uvuga gusa (You just say things)
Ni njyew’uzi icyo yankoreye (I know what He has done for me) (Repeat)

Hari abandi (Maybe there are others)
Ntibari bakenny’imbabazi (Who do not need forgiveness as I do)
Ni njyew’uzi icyo yankoreye (I know what He has done for me) (Repeat)

Kuva mu itangiriro (From the beginning of time)
Kugez’ibihe bishize (Until the end of time)
Ibyo biri mu mutima we! (I know that He has this in his heart) (Repeat)

Refrain:
Mbwira Yesu! Mbwira Yesu gusa (Tell me Jesus! Tell me only about Jesus)
Mbwir’umusaraba yanyikoreye (Tell me about the cross He carried for me)
Bimp’imbaraga zo kumurikira (It gives me strength to follow Him)
Bimp’imbaraga zo kumurikira (It gives me strength to follow Him) (Repeat)

Icyampa umwuka sigarany’ariby’uvuga (I pray that I proclaim Him with all my remaining breath)
Icyampa iyo ntekereza ariwe numva gusa (I pray that in all my thoughts, may I hear only Him) (Repeat)

(Refrain)

Shimwa, shimwa Yesu wanjye (Be praised my Lord Jesus)
Shimwa, shimwa Yesu wanjye (Praise, praise my Jesus) (Repeat)

Sinyigir’indi ndirimbo (I have no other song to sing)
Shimwa, shimwa Yesu wanjye (Be praised my Lord Jesus)
Shimwa, shimwa yesu wanjye (Praise, praise my Jesus)
Shimwa, shimwa yesu wanjye (Be praised my Lord Jesus)

Kugez’ibihe bishize (Until the end of time)
Shimwa Yesu wanjye (Praise my Jesus)

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! x?

(Refrain)

Uri Yaaa Lyrics by Israel Mbonyi

January 13, 2026

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(Sung in Kinyarwanda)

Mwijuru bararirimba (In heaven they are singing about)
Iz’ubutwari n’ubugwa neza (Songs of bravery and kindness)
Mwisi tuvuge gukomera (Here on earth let us proclaim the greatness)
Kw’imirimo y’uwikirenga (Of the works of the Most High)
Imena cyane, Imena cyane (So glorious, so glorious)

Utankoza isoni ninde? (Who have you ever put to shame?)
Uwo nasenze maze agaseruka (When I prayed, you showed up for me)
Nk’ibipatsi cy’umuriro (Like flashes of fire)
Agakongora birya byose (Consuming everything)
Imena cyane, Imena cyane (So glorious, so glorious)

Refrain:
Cyo Ngwino agukure ku cyavu, (Come let Him raise you from the ashes)
Ngwin’ utet’ itek’ utembeshwe n’umunezero we (Come be comforted and filled with His joy)
Ngwino witabe ni kiruhura (Come, answer Him, He gives rest)
Humur’ ajya akuzirikana (Do not fear, He always remembers You)
Ubwoba ni buhunge (Let fear flee away)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)
Humur’ ajya akuzirikana (Do not fear, He always remembers You)
Ubwoba ni buhunge  (Let fear flee away)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest) (Repeat)

Nzaterura ndirimbe, uri Yaaa (I will rise and sing praises, uri yaaa)
Ishyanga banyikirize, uri yaaa (Let the nations agree, uri yaaa)
Iwacu bahamirize, uri Yaaa (Let the congregation dance with joy)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)

Uwampaye inka wee, uri Yaaa (The one who blessed me with cattle, uri yaaa)
Uwankamiye idateeka, uri Yaaa (He who served me without end, uri yaaa)
Yangabiye amashyo (He who blessed me with herds)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)

Nzataramana abanjye, uri Yaaa (I will fellowship with my people, uri yaaa)
Twibukiranye ineza, uri Yaaa (Let us remember His goodness, uri yaaa)
Wadukuye ku muheto (He who delivered us from the bow)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)

Icyampa ngaca ingando, uri Yaaa (If only I could pitch my tent, uri yaaa)
Nkigumira ahangaha, uri Yaaa (And remain there, uri yaaa)
Ko numva mpanezerewe  (For I am joyful there)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest) (Repeat)

Uwampaye inka wee, uri Yaaa (The one who blessed me with cattle)
Uri Yaaa, Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Praise Him, Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)

(Refrain)

Icyampa ngaca ingando, uri Yaaa (If only I could pitch my tent, praise Him, uri yaaa)
Nkigumira ahangaha, uri Yaaa (And remain there, praise Him, uri yaaa)
Ko numva mpanezerewe  (For I am joyful there, praise Him)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)

Uwampaye inka wee, uri Yaaa (The one who blessed me with cattle, uri yaaa)
Uwankamiye idateeka, uri Yaaa (He who served me without end, uri yaaa)
Yangabiye amashyo (He who blessed me with herds)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest) (Repeat)

(Refrain)

Nzaterura ndirimbe, uri Yaaa (I will rise and sing praises, uri yaaa)
Ishyanga banyikirize, uri yaaa (Let the nations agree, uri yaaa)
Iwacu bahamirize (Let the congregation dance with joy)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest

Uwampaye inka wee, uri Yaaa (The one who blessed me with cattle, uri yaaa)
Uwankamiye idateeka, uri Yaaa (He who served me without end, uri yaaa)
Yangabiye amashyo (He who blessed me with herds)
Iye! Ngwino urebe ni kiruhura (Iye! Come and see, He brings rest)

Daddy God Lyrics by Niyo Bosco

June 4, 2025

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(Languages: Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, English, Kiswahili)

Burya wari uhari (You were there), when I was wondering
Lost and alone till your right time
I was nobody, before you counted me in
When I needed you the most, nimekuona (I have seen You)
Maisha yangu ni testimony (My life is a testimony)
Kubwira abantu ko wantunze inkoni (Telling people you gave me a chance)
Ntabwo bijya bintera isoni (I am not embarrassed)
Nasema asante (I say thank you)
For all the battles you fought for me
For every broken piece that you fixed
Ndumva umutima wange uganjwe n’amashimwe (My heart overflows with praise)

Pre-Refrain:
Narwanaga intambara zikomeye (I fought hard battles)
Nibwiraga ko nge ubwange nzishoboye (That I thought I could fight by myself)
Ndatsindwa cyane nsanga ari wowe nkeneye (I failed so hard, and find that it is You I need)
None dore uko unyitaho (And look at how you talk care of me)

Refrain:
Daddy God, Daddy God
I thank you for Your affection
All along, you’ve been so, so close in every situation
Daddy God, Daddy God
You dey move in every season
All along, you’ve been so, so close in every situation
No hesitation, nina (I have) protection
Ntabwoba bw’ejo Baba God uri maso (I’m not afraid of tomorrow, Father God You are awake)

When I couldn’t see the way, You made it clear
Baba Mungu (Father God) you took away all my fears
You told me “My child, I dey always here”
Ibyo ndabyumva ngatuza, ngateta nk’umwana uri kwa Papa (I hear this and calm down like a child at His father’s house)
Kubwira amahanga yose ibyo wankoreye (I will tell all the nations what You have done for me)
Ndumva aribyo bya mbere bindyoheye (I feel like this is the first time I’ve tasted it)
Of course, I don’t walk alone, ’cause you lead me on
You never leave your own, you always make me shout “Hallelujah!”

(Pre-Refrain + Refrain)

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