Uko Mwenyewe by Zoravo ft Takie Ndou: Song Review & Lyrics

Uko Mwenyewe by Zoravo ft Takie Ndou is a worship song of exaltation, declaring there is none else like Elohim. While proclaiming the pre-eminence of God, the song “Uko Mwenyewe” also packs up a skillful instrumental, with a particularly excellent horn section.

The song is a good fit for congregational worship, where a strong reference to the attributes of God is needed. Uko Mwenyewe focuses on the transcedence of God, unparalleled and unequal to no other.

The song Uko Mwenyewe features South African artist Takie Ndou, popular for “Babe Ngisite/Ngiyabonga, a song of supplication and thanksgiving.

Apart from Zoravo, Takie has also collaborated with Tanzanian artists Bella Kombo and Paul Clement on the song Ngiyabonga, and on Unatisha with Bella Kombo.

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Scripture backing

There are multiple references in the Bible that declare God; Elohim to be the only God, including Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:5,

Deuteronomy 6:4 NIV:

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 

Isaiah 45:5a:

I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.

Above all, God is preeminent, and He demands our foremost and exclusive worship, without the inclusion of any other deity.

The first three commandments instruct on how to relate with God. These commandments set a very distinctive tone:

• You shall have no gods before me
• You shall not make for yourself any image in the form of anything in heaven or on the earth beneath or in the waters below
• You shall not bow down to them or worship them

Despite setting this precedence, we are still tempted to worship other gods. The Israelites were often pulled into the worship of gods like their neighboring communities. The pre-eminence of God was therefore a crucial truth to be often stated in gatherings.

In the same manner, we need constant reminders, even in the form of song. One ought to sing this song in view of these facts, examining their lives to put away any form of idolatry.

The greatness of our God is unfathomable – He is incomparable, transcedent, and His ways are beyond our comprehension. But even so, God reveals Himself through Christ, and His creation.

As God reveals Himself, we ought to respond in worship, and obedience to Him.

Uko Mwenyewe by Zoravo ft Takie Ndou song lyrics

Uko mwenyewe tu
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Runs 5 times)

Nimetafuta tafuta wa kufanana nawe
Sijamwona wa kufanana nawe
Wewe ni mwanzo tena ni mwisho
Uko mwenyewe tu

Nimetafuta tafuta wa kufanana nawe
Hakuna wa kulinganishwa nawe
Elohim Eh
Uko, uko mwenyewe

Uko mwenyewe tu
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Runs twice)



Jehovah Elohim that's who You are
Creator of all the universe
The moon the sun and the stars
They testify of who You are
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Repeats 2)

Uko mwenyewe tu
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Runs twice)

Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
You are the only one God
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
Jehovah Elohim Eh
You are the only one God

Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Runs 4 times)

Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Runs twice)

Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
Elohim Eh
Uko mwenyewe tu
(Runs twice)

Audience

Uko Mwenyewe by Zoravo ft Takie Ndou employs a call and response format, which makes it ideal for congregational use. By extension, the song passes for personal edification.

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