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Umwari

from UBUNTU by Empress Nyiringango

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Eternal gratitude to my music collaborators:

-Nduduzo Makhathini: South African Pianist
-Ian Desouza: Canadian Bass guitar player
-Kofi Ackah: percussions( congas, cowbell, shakers, talking drum)
-Tino Damba: Zimbabwean Drummer
- Aron Niyitunga: Guitar, Electric Keys, and Canadian music director-producer of my ubuntu album
- Marcus Ali: Canadian saxophonist
- Sadio Djali: Kora player
- Raphael Weinroth Browne: Canadian Cellist and composer
- Bill Ruzima: Rwandan vocalit
- Benoit Rwivanga aka Kipeti: music director assistant
- Patient Akayezu: Rwandan zither player- Inanga

I acknowledge the financial support of the Canada Council for the arts

lyrics

UMWARI LYRICS- ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Being born a girl Is a gift rather than being a burden Because it is the highest gift of love It is the queenship that flow with serenity It is the pride of parents Never ever should it be shameful/cause curiosity Because one’s beauty and good conduct Are the very features that decorate a girl You are a mother-to-be and worth of joyful ululations
Let me embrace you my dearest May you have herds of cattle and children May your dreams come true Beautiful young lady from home May you always have a fortune
Young lady, the one ever happy and prosperous Be aware of and prepared to overcome any hardships you may encounter See, this world has been filthy If you face all sorts of trial Immerse in serenity through patience and kindness The flawless upbringing you received Your strength, your willingness and wisdom Couple them with perseverance As for us, we can not even once hesitate That your achievement and bravery will spread all over the world And All poets will praise you Calling you “Most Precious, Impeccable, beautiful Young Lady”.

Let me embrace you my dearest May you have herds of cattle and children May your dreams come true Beautiful young lady from home May you always have a fortune
Most Precious, Impeccable, beautiful Young Lady (x6)
A young lady, worthy for family
A young lady, worthy for RWANDA

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from UBUNTU, track released March 9, 2022
Singer-Songwriter and music composer: Empress Nyiringango

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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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