Carol Wanjiru |
From time to time in Kikuyu Gospel,
there comes along artistes who craft Kikuyu worship songs that take
us into deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ. Some of the artists may
not be famous but their songs touch us. For some it might be the
only song(s) they are known but others they are prolific.
Nevertheless let us celebrate them. We are not suggesting these
songs are the only ones, If You know others kindly leave comments
below this post. Some may not even have audio or video on Youtube.
Munduiriri - This is a song by Carol Wanjiru from Uthiru. This song was composed from her personal
experience on a painful broken engagement. This prayerful song is
basically about praising God regardless of your current situation. It
praises God as the one who fights our battles. She also has other
modern worship classics like Munguuri and Turi Uhore all worth a
listen.
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Muhaturi – This is new song by a new artiste Freddy K. Its prayer and deep complemented by sultry
female back-up vocals. This worship song is about GOD who is our
rescue in times of our troubles. Freddy praises GOD as the one who
is his rescue in times of troubles. It’s worth a listen when one
feels discouraged or low in life.
Muguthaithi – This is a song by Mercy Ken. It’s basically a song on worshiping God day and
night. Mercy Ken also thanks God for making her a worshipper. The
song has been around for a while getting airplay from all stations
like Inooro, Coro and Kameme FM.
Niwikite Magegania – This song by new artiste Sammy Irungu is currently ruling the airwaves. In it
Irungu praises GOD for perfoming miracles that he even can’t
explain. When Irungu performs the song even people who are seated
stand up and worship their arms up in the air.
Kiriga – This is a song by the prolific, worshipper from Nyeri, Charles K Kingori, it’s from
the album by the same name. In the song Kingori sings about the
wonders of GOD that leave him in awe and wonder. Its message is
borrowed from the old and new testament in the Bible. Kingori as a
relatively new artiste in Kikuyu music has cut a niche of writing
songs with Biblical messages. His trademark in his songs is the
constant refrains in nearly all of the compositions. His other
worship songs are Mahindi momu, Ngai Kihoti, Njamba ya Ita and his
latest Ndi Murathime.
Hau Noho – This is a song by
Mirugi Dishon of Matiribu fame. Of the songs in the list, this is one
least played anywhere among the three stations of Inooro, Coro and
Kameme FM. It’s what one would call an underground hit which Mirugi
sings in churches or crusades. The song’s message is about waiting
on God patiently without giving up. Its melody is driven beautifully
by a keyboard and drums and faded guitar melody. It borrows heavily
on Bible stories of Hannah and Peninah.
Nyitagirira – This is a
wonderful song by Esther Muthoni based in the US. It’s beautifully
produced and speaks about God being our refuge. In the song Muthoni
speaks the song from Bible verses and the chorus is about God holding
us up so we don’t faint or fail.
Moko Marathime – This is a
song by Njuguna Gicheha also an actor in Kameme FM’s Micii ni Ndogo
as Man Nyari. The song borrows heavily from the Bible story of Adam
and Eve and their being expelled from the Garden of Eden. The song is
about God blessing the works of our hands and whatever we do
prospering as a result. Gicheha urges people to prophesy positively
about the works of their hands. It’s one of the most requested
songs.
Mutharaba: This is an old song
by Pastor Isaac Kahura. In the song he urges the listeners to carry
the cross of Christ without compromising regardless of the
situations. He narrates a story in there about a man who patiently
carried the cross without cutting it and was able to cross the river
with it. Yet there was another who cut his cross to be lighter and
couldn’t use it as a bridge to the river.
Mawiko: This is a song by ND Githuka of Ahiurania from the Mawiko album. The song is about God’s
doings, blessings and His everlasting mercies. In it Githuka also
sings about GOD who blesses everyone who pleases. The album also has
hits like Dekapoli and Hingurira.
Jesu niwe Hitho: This is a
timeless 90s worship classic sung by Geoffrey Wachira. In the song
Wachira praises Jesus as his hiding place in times of turmoil. He
commits to make Jesus his refuge and strength in all the days of his
life. No audio/video available on Youtube.
Nii Nindiriirie Guguturira:
This is a song by Milkah Wanjiru also of Nithengiu Ngai Wakwa fame.
The song is about desiring to live for God all the days of life. In
the song she prays to God to give her a heart that fears the Lord.
It’s a worship song easy to sing and remember. Wanjiru based in
Naivasha is not much known but her songs bless us.
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