Anakushapre by Eko Dydda And J Blessing: Lyrics & Biblical Song Review

If “Relax, God is in control” was a song in cold Sheng, it would sound much like Anakushapre by Eko Dydda and J Blessing. Anakushapre is one of those niche songs, specially tailored for a heavy Sheng audience. Eko Dydda, being a prolific rapper, appeals well to the Sheng niche.

The cares, budens and distractions of this world, as the Bible says, will often choke the believer and prevent them from bearing any fruit. Is there any defence against the seemingly perpetual pressures of life? Yes, faith unwavering, and trust unquestioning, evident in a life surrendered to God.

Anakushapre is an invitation to cast down the pressures of this life, and enjoy a life full of peace at the feet of Christ.

Song lyrics

Did you know you that can play and listen to the song while you follow through the lyrics:

Mmm mmm Eeeh

Anakushapre
Mungu lembe sikuzombo
Amenisafishia rada

Kichele kwa wingi
Mmm mmm mmm
Kichele kwa wingi
Mmm mmm mmm

Me huingianga competition na sijali who might win
Born with success the same day
Me huita success my twin
Yasu nami everywhere nothing comes between
Ata rende ya Ngugi wa Thiongo "The River Between"

I'm like grass
You think I'm gone until you pour water on the ground like pshh and am back
Yesu mbele me kisogo I'm back
Saved by His grace Michael Jackson "I'm Bad"

Nilikuwa chini sana
Akanipanga upya
Akanisafisha njia
Akaniosha roho

Anakushapre
Mungu lembe
Sikuzombombo
Amenisafishia rada

Anakushapre
Mungu lembe
Sikuzombombo
Amenisafishia rada

Skia skia skia skia skia skia skia
Bible up
Kaa wasee wanatafuna ballgum bubble up
Niko mbio running race ya Ukristo bado lap
Love yako imenidrive crazy
So nabuckle up
Ba ba buckle up
Stars zote ziko juu
The only star kwa ground ni mrasta
Zote ni bigi
The only ndogo ni minister
Yesu my Shepherd 
Me ni ile kondoo pasture iko evergreen
Nyota kanisa ni pastor

Amenisafishia rada
Amenisafishia moyo
Amenisafishia njia
Bado ninasimama

Anakushapre
Mungu lembe
Sikuzombombo
Amenisafishia rada

Anakushapre
Mungu lembe
Sikuzombombo
Amenisafishia rada

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Ieee ieee ieee
Ieee ieee ieee ieee

Anakushapre
Mungu lembe
Sikuzombombo
Amenisafishia rada

Song factsheet

Song review

Eko Dydda pictured singing along with vocalists in the background [Image source: YouTube/Eko Dydda]

Sheng Translations

• Anaku shapre – ‘Hakuna pressure’, or ‘No pressure’
• Mungu lembe – ‘Mungu mbele’, or ‘God ahead of me’
• Siku zombo – ‘Siku zote’, or ‘In all days’
• Kichele kwa wingi – ‘Pesa kwa wingi’, or ‘Money in plenty’

Main themes

Anakushapre by Eko Dydda and J Blessing is built on these themes

• Life free from pressure
• Bold life driven by faith
• Salvation and grace

Life free from pressure

Pressure is one of the most pronounced issues of life. When life’s situations hit, pressure often moves us to react impulsively, or foolishly, driving our consciousness away from the love and care of Christ, and plunging us into worry amd anxiety.

Eventually, we’re choked by this very God-given life, and end up bearing no fruit for God. This does not glorify God in any way. Christ welcomes us to lay our burdens on Him, and cast all cares to Him.

Is a life free from pressure possible? Is rest attainable? Yes, through awareness of the immense love and care that is in Christ our Lord. He cares.

1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV

[6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: [7] casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 

Matthew 11:28-30 KJV

[28]  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Bold life driven by faith

The essence of faith is assurance, which comes with great boldness. When life hits with its pressures, the assurance of an outcome that glorifies God is right there, reinforcing courage. This assurance is not built on things seen, but on the unseen, making it proof to any circumstance.

Hebrews 11:1 KJV

[1] Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Faith is believing in God, like Abraham did against all odds. A life of faith is a life of boldness, the kind with which David stood up to Goliath and slew him.

With faith, no circumstance can choke us. This faith comes by hearing by the word of God, so, how about a starter:

Romans 10:17 KJV

[17] So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Hebrews 11:4-5, 8 KJV

[4] By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 

[5] By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 

[8] By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Salvation and grace

As believers, we have undeservingly been saved from the power of sin, and now, we live a life of freedom in Christ. We are made anew, called unto the good works of Christ.

What’s more, this same grace is made available to us. In our lowest moments, this grace suffices against every circumstance. Oh that we would belive.

Ephesians 2:8 KJV

[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

[9] not of works, lest any man should boast. [

10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV

[9] And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Spotlight on the prosperity message

While the song Anakushapre by Eko Dydda and J Blessing spurs faith, it also contains some elements that could be construed as the prosperity narrative. This can be observed in the line Kichele kwa wingi, translated as money in plenty.

God’s will is not for His people to be impoverished, but rather to excel. However, first comes the pursuit for His kingdom, after which follows all else – including material blessings. Therefore, the emphasis should not be in money, but in He who gives it after we seek Him.

Audience

Ever feel like life’s pressures bear heavily on you? Then Anakushapre is a good fit for your encouragement.

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[Cover image credits: YouTube/Eko Dydda]