Nina Ushuhuda by Rehema Simfukwe Ft Jonathan Kartagata: Lyrics & Song Review

A stirring duet, Nina Ushuhuda by Rehema Simfukwe Ft Jonathan Kartagata is a testimony of God’s faithfulness. The song offers comfort to anyone seeking assurance in their walk with God. It also inspires listeners by testifying of what God has and is still doing to the persona.

Recounting their blessings, the artists say, Amebadili mwelekeo wa maisha yangu (He has changed the direction of my life), Maisha ya kudharauliwa kunipa maisha ya Amani, (A life of being despised, He has given me a life of peace) Leo sasa ona Kila kona, amebadilisha huyo, (Now today, look He has transformed every corner) Kabadili aibu yangu (He has taken away my shame).

We will give thanks to your name, O Lord, which is so holy; we will rejoice in your praises. And may the Lord be glorified, from everlasting to everlasting, and let all who have a testimony say, Amen. Hallelujah.

Rehema Simfukwe’s post on Instagram (written in Swahili), after the release of the song Nina Ushuhuda

Song factsheet

Song review

Main themes

Listening to the song, the following themes stand out:

• Testimony (“ushuhuda”) as Worship
• Gratitude and Reverence for God
• God’s faithfulness and power

Scriptural references

Nina Ushuhuda by Rehema Simfukwe ft. Jonathan Kartagata explores several themes, all anchored in the scriptures. From testifying of their encounter with God to declaring their faith in God’s faithfulness, Nina Ushuhuda references several Bible verses as follows:

• From shame to honor – the song testifies of how God has replaced shame with peace and dignity as in Isaiah 61:7 which promises divine restoration and double honor for those who were once disgraced.

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭61:7‬ ‭KJV
 
‬‬[7] For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. 

• God changes life’s direction – The line “He has changed the direction of my life” echoes Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages trusting God to guide our paths and reorder our steps.

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5‭-‬6‬ ‭KJV

‬‬[5] Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. 

[6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths.

• Testimony as praise – The whole song is centered on testifying of God’s faithfulness in form of praise. Continual praise is required of every believer in reference to the psalmist in Psalms 34:1. Believers are encouraged to share of God’s faithfulness not only to praise Him, but also to attract more fol0lowers to Him.

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34:1‬ ‭KJV

‬‬[1] I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth

Song lyrics

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Nina Ushuhuda
Huyu Yesu kweli anafanya
Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena

Yesu amenitendea
Huyu Yesu kweli anafanya 
Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena

Nina Ushuhuda
Huyu Yesu kweli anafanya
Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena *2

Amebadili mwelekeo wa maisha yangu ooh
Maisha ya kudharauliwa kunipa maisha ya Amani ooh
Yesu amenitendea aah ah ah 
Amenitendea aah aah aah

Uliyenijua jana
Leo sasa ona
Kila kona, amebadilisha yoo lelee
Anafanya tena na tena

Kaondoa aibu yangu yee lelee
(foreign language)
Amefanya tena na tena

Nina Ushuhuda
Huyu Yesu kweli anafanya
Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena *2

Kaondoa aibu
Karejesha heshima
Kanifuta machozi
Karejesha furaha
Yesu amenitendea aaah
Amenitendea aaah *2

Nina Ushuhuda
Huyu Yesu kweli anafanya
Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena *2

Anafanya tena na tena (repeat)

(Mikono juu)
Yesu eeh, Yesu eeh
Asalingabolamu
Yesu eeh, Yesu eeh

Huyu Yesu eeh
(Huyu Yesu eeh)*3

Kanifuta machozi yangu Baba
(Huyu Yesu eeh)
Kaondoa aibu yangu jamani
(Huyu Yesu eeh)
Huyu Yesu eeh
(Huyu Yesu eeh)
Huyu Yesu eeh
(Huyu Yesu eeh)

Huyu Yesu eeh
(Huyu Yesu eeh)
(foreign language)
(Huyu Yesu eeh)

Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena *3

(foreign language)

Anafanya tena na tena
Anafanya tena na tena (repeat)

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Audience

Nina Ushuhuda is a good fit for congregational worship.

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[Cover image credits: YouTube/Rehema Simfukwe]