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Umwana

from UBUNTU by Empress Nyiringango

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about

life has ambiguities!
Whoever challenges your bravery would go to the battle with you
I know a child from my village
who grew up under terrible conditions.
He would weep and wail to the breaking point
Sleeping hungry with no one to run to.
studying was very challenging
Some people wished him a failure
he would spend time wandering like a homeless
Living without support

Chorus:
I always cry
but contain my emotions
When I think of that child
Who grew up under such hardships,
Constantly being despised and excluded
But never got mad nor begged for anything.
I am impressed by that child’s resilience
Who worked bravely and prospered.
2.
A bitter past may also bear good fruits
Even if it may take centuries, never lose hope
That child finally succeeded in school and became a university graduate
Instead of being distracted, he persevered
Luckily, he prospered
And averted being resentful.
And promoted kindness
To those who helped him, he gave much
And forgave those who did him wrong
grudges are forbidden to him
Nevertheless, that child was blessed.
Outro:
A brave child who worked diligently.

lyrics

Igitero cya mbere:
Burya ubu buzima ni amayobera
Uguhiga ubutwari muratabarana
Iwacu mpazi Umwana
wakuriye mumagorwa
Akarira agahogora
Aburara ntawe atakira
No kwiga bikamugora
Rubanda imutega iminsi
Agahora abungera
Atagira kivurira

Inyikirizo:
Iteka ndarira
Ariko ngahora simpogore
Iyo ntekereje urya mwana
Wakuze agowe
Agacunaguzwa agahezwa
Ariko ntasare ntasabirize
Nshimishwa nuwo mwana
Wakoranye umwete bikamuhira

Igitero cya kabiri:
Amateka ashaririye nayo ashibuka ishami ryiza
Myaka Magana, oya ntuzihebe
N’uwo mwana yaje kwiga araminuza
Aho gusamara yita kumurimo
Maze arahirwa yitez’imbere
Maz’iyo nzigo arayikumira
Yimakaza ubugwaneza
Agabira byinshi abamugobotse
Yababariye abamuhemukiye
Inzika ni ikizira kur’uwo mwana.
Nyamara uwo mwana yagiriw’ubuntu

Inyikirizo (x2):

Muhizi, muhizi
Umwana muhizi,
Yakoranye umwete-

credits

from UBUNTU, track released March 4, 2022
Empress Nyiringango, singer and songwriter
music collaborators
- Aron Niyitunga: Guitar, Electric Keys, And music director-producer
- Nduduzo Makhathini: South African Pianist
- Ian Desouza: Bass
- Kofi Ackah: percussions (congas, cowbell, shakers, talking drum)
-Tino Damba: South African Drummer
- Raphael Weinroth Browne:Canadian Cellist
- Bill Ruzima: Back up Vocals
- Patient Akayezu: Inanga (Rwandan zither)
- Benoit Rwivanga aka Kipeti (Rwandan music director Assistant)



Special thanks to the Canada Arts Council for making my music project possible!

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Empress Nyiringango Ottawa, Ontario

Passionate, dedicated Rwandan Canadian singer-songwriter and showcases a unique blend of Afro-blues, jazz, soul, and Rwandan folk music. She sings in Kinyarwanda, Swahili, French and English. Her musical journey began in Rwanda at the age of 18, while attending High School at Lycée Notre Dame De Citeaux, where she sang on several events. For more info click here www.empressnyiringango.ca ... more

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