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This is the 88th week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to subscribe, join in, and present, and always check out for lovely African tunes in the community.

I had difficulty selecting the song I'd play this week. More so, when I felt I needed to play something during the weekend, my head was a "tabula rasa" (empty slate), and I could not remember any song. But, on my way home today, while on the train, I remembered the song by Teni titled Uyo Meyo. When I got to my room by 10:30 p.m., I brought out my guitar. I only practiced it once with my guitar before I began recording because I've played the song before, so it wasn't so difficult. However, I tried to play softly to avoid disturbing my neighbors, but I'm sure I did bother them. Well, I guess they didn't complain because it's not every time I do this, and probably they felt it was just recorded music.

Uyo Meyo is a traditional song sung in the native Ondo language that speaks about joy, rejoicing, and happiness.

I'm not in the best mood to reflect the spirit of the song because I am 100% tired and stressed out at the moment, but I hope my small smile will make your smile smile.

Till next time, stay safe, and God bless.

Instrumental from Youtube

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/fillxnch

Welcome to the Afri-Tunes Community, where we share, listen to, and enjoy African music and tunes on Hive.

This is the 88th week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to subscribe, join in, and present, and always check out for lovely African tunes in the community.

It's just been a few months since this song was released, yet it has become a viral social media sound on TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, among others. This is probably due to the fantastic re-fix of the song by the duo Son Music and Neeja.

Darling Jesus is a popular gospel praise song in Nigerian homes and churches. Although it has a danceable tune, Son Music's re-fix integrated contemporary afrobeat vibes and other current dance vibes, giving it a rebranded outlook.

Honestly, every time I listen to it, I always appreciate the ingenuity and creativity they put into the re-fix. Likewise, I've always wanted to play it on Afri-Tunes, but I didn't have the time. I successfully played it today because I had to rush-practice a song I'll play in church tomorrow. So, I used the opportunity to record it sharply with my phone.

I hope you enjoy this piece and please bear with my mistakes.

Till next time... stay safe, and God bless.

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/ibtdxyku

Welcome to the Afri-Tunes Community, where we share, listen to, and enjoy African music and tunes on Hive.

This is the 85th week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to do well to subscribe, join in, and present, as well as always check out for lovely African tunes in the community.

It's been an extremely busy period for me, such that every day I always wonder when I'll have little time to post on Hive. Thankfully, I just squeezed out two hours of my evening to record this video and write the accompanying post as well.

By the way, I got a fairly used Yamaha keyboard just recently, but I barely have time to practice it in my room. I also hope to get an electric guitar and a guitar multi-effect processor soon. I may not have time to play with these gadgets in my room, but I'd play with them, at least, every Sunday when I take them to church. Hence, purchasing them will eventually make a huge difference in my sound production since I am only using an electro-acoustic guitar in the church at the present moment.

Moving away from the Super Story, I decided to present this song to express the abundance of love and mercy God has shown me. Indeed, He has been extremely faithful and has showered me with His love amidst my unfaithfulness, and I cannot stop being thankful. One song I wanted to present was Tobechukwu, maybe it will be my next song.

I hope you enjoy this piece by me.

Till next time... stay safe and God bless.

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/mncszccx

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This is the 81st week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to do well to subscribe, join in and present, as well as always check out for lovely African tunes in the Community.

I remember listening to this song when I was still an amateur at playing the guitar. I tried learning those sweet guitar rhythms, and I consistently practiced the lead guitar solo lines so that I mastered them and could play them along with the song anytime I heard the song or anytime I played it on my phone. It didn't just make me better at my mastery of the guitar; it also made me love the song more.

Well, when I began to play the saxophone, I noticed one silly mistake that was made in the video of the song. The video began with a lady playing a saxophone, but if you look closely, you'll discover that the mouthpiece of the saxophone wasn't attached to the saxophone (lol). I wonder who told them to make such an obvious error. Well, only saxophonists would easily spot it out. But it could have been avoided if she had placed the saxophone and still blow the rubbish she was blowing (lol).

Well, I always longed to hear this song during worship sessions because of the closer attachment and love I grew for it. It's wonderful lyrics speak about God as the Lion that protects his own people and blesses their land. While, in one way, we may say that the artist just focused on God blessing and guarding the Igbo tribe and their land, from a different perspective, we can see it as God blessing and guarding His children no matter their tribe or ethnicity. It also speaks about God as the mighty One and that the God we serve is truly a warrior and a winner.

I hope you enjoy this piece.

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/nwkpnadz

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This is the 78th week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to do well to subscribe, join in and present, as well as always check out for lovely African tunes in the Community.

Prior to the emergence of the recent trending Nigerian gospel song on social media space - Joy in Chaos, I've always lived my life following the words of the lyrics. That's why when I first listened to the song I could easily relate with the lyrics, because it was not only theoretical, but also experiential. In fact, it has become my national anthem.

Amidst all the struggles, hardship and difficulties I've experienced, I've always sought for peace and happiness within or externally. Sometimes it becomes so great as if it'll last forever, but then I've always had great confidence that my God won't put me to shame. Deep down, I've always believed that the phase was just momentary and won't last long, and I still believe so.

God remains ever faithful amidst my unfaithfulness and sinfulness, and in him I put my trust at all times.

He hasn't failed me and He will not fail me!

I hope you enjoy this piece.

I've still got joy in chaos

'Cause I've built my life on Jesus

Complete lyrics from Jesusful.com

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There are times when we ponder on all the favours and blessings of God in our lives, that we ask ourselves if we are really worthy of them. We keep asking and wondering about how God took us to the great height that we are experiencing. Yet, we have no explanation that would justify why God overlooked our unfaithfulness and inconsistencies, and still decided to shower His blessings on us.

In times like this, we become confused if it is reality or a dream; because it appears "Too Good to be True." But the Truth is that, "It is true." This is how God pampers us, amidst our failings, sins, uncleanness and unfaithfulness.

God has indeed been gracious to me, and I believe He has also been the same to you, such that singing this piece made me reflect on the words of the lyrics, and I felt it as it was more experiential than an ordinary lyrics.

I hope you enjoy this piece.

Even when I fall your hand

I'll sing about your mercy

Daddy wey dey pamper

When I look around

Complete lyrics from Azlyrics

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/llpkzogz

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There's something about accompanying Igbo praise and worship songs with the electric lead guitar that makes me appreciate it more. Maybe it's the coolness and calmness of the rhythm/beat that does the magic or maybe its because I'm a fan of Highlife music. But, I believe the calmness makes it easier for the lead guitarist to give some sweet guitar lead lines without having to stress himself. You really don't need extra speed to give some sweet solo lines, just flow with the groove and you'll realize that each note you play will be worth it.

@magicfingerz can surely relate with this feeling, and I'm sure the great baba is also missing it. Its something you can play for hours without getting tired or out of notes because of the heavy reliance on creating sweet rhythm as compared to jumping up and down with solo.

One other reason I think it's this way is because of the organization of the instruments, such that all instruments play vital role in the song. Hence, when each instrument/Instrumentalist is called to give an interlude, then they'll perform their best in just the short time alloted.

I went home to my parent's place and after my cousins and I sang and played for hours, I remembered that we could do one song and I'll use for Afri-tunes. Well, we decided to pick this beautiful song, "There's a Beautiful Home."

The song is an eulogy about the Heavenly Home, where God dwells with His angels. It speaks about how beautiful this heavenly abode is, and how the angels and saints sing and praise God.

Chinedu does the singing, Ksam plays the guitar and Victor hits two drum sticks. Yea, they are both drummers (including my immediate elder brother who is their tutor).

I hope you enjoy this piece.

IGBO

Ala di mara mma

Nuru abu nso

Iyokoko, iyokoko

ENGLISH

There is a beautiful home

Hear the sweet melody

Lyrics of the song written by me

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/fzrvxvds

Hello my Hive Open Mic Family and Community. You are welcome to Hive Open Mic week One hundred and seventy four, and the Theme of this week is "Beacon of Light", and this beautiful theme was chosen by the gorgeous big madam with an exceptional voice @gloriaolar.

Hola mi Familia y Comunidad Hive Open Mic. Son bienvenidos a la semana ciento setenta y cuatro de Hive Open Mic, y el tema de esta semana es "Faro de Luz", y este hermoso tema fue elegido por la hermosa gran señora con una voz excepcional @gloriaolar.

When I saw the theme of the week, I remembered the passage in the Gospel of Matthew 5:14-16;

You are light for the world. ...your light must shine in people's sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven. - New Jerusalem Bible

Put differently, as Christians we are called to radiate the light of Christ to the world. We are called to bring the light of morality in this immoral world; the light of peace in this warring world; and the light of mercy in this unforgiven world. Our lives must be living examples that radiate the love, peace, charity and mercy of God. Yes, by this, we not only become beacons of light, but we become the light itself.

Cuando vi el tema de la semana, me acordé del pasaje del Evangelio de Mateo 5:14-16;

Vosotros sois luz para el mundo. ...vuestra luz debe brillar a los ojos de la gente, para que, viendo vuestras buenas obras, alaben a vuestro Padre que está en los cielos. - Nueva Biblia de Jerusalén

Dicho de otro modo, como cristianos estamos llamados a irradiar la luz de Cristo al mundo. Estamos llamados a llevar la luz de la moralidad a este mundo inmoral; la luz de la paz a este mundo en guerra; y la luz de la misericordia a este mundo sin perdón. Nuestras vidas deben ser ejemplos vivos que irradien el amor, la paz, la caridad y la misericordia de Dios. Sí, con ello no sólo nos convertimos en faros de luz, sino que nos convertimos en la luz misma.

For this week, by brother @onos-f and I will be sharing a wonderful song that calls for the Light of Christ; the blessed Gospel light, to shine and dispel the darkness and evil in this world. A light that not only dispels darkness, but also purifies and illumine that which is hidden.

I hope you enjoy our rendition.

Para esta semana, por el hermano @onos-f y yo estaremos compartiendo una canción maravillosa que llama a la Luz de Cristo; la bendita luz del Evangelio, para brillar y disipar la oscuridad y el mal en este mundo. Una luz que no sólo disipa la oscuridad, sino que también purifica e ilumina lo que está oculto.

Espero que disfruten de nuestra interpretación.

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ksam/ggwzyzqw

Welcome to Afri-tunes Community; a community where we share, listen to and enjoy African music and tunes on Hive.

This is the 75th week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to do well to subscribe, join in and present, as well as always check out for lovely African tunes in the Community.

Still in the mood and spirit of Thanksgiving to God, I'm here with my good friend and brother @onos-f to present a beautiful song that extols the greatness and goodness of God. It is an Igbo gospel song titled, "Madu nile nasi idi Ebube", which means "Everybody testify you are good."

Just like the title, it's a song that speaks about the communal acknowledgement of God's goodness, mercy and blessings on Humanity. Truly, His steadfastness, faithfulness and goodness to us is beyond human comprehension, and He deserves all praise, adoration and worship.

Indeed, we've got great reasons to be thankful and grateful to God; both for personal reasons known to us alone, and for His daily provision, protection and providence towards us.

So, together let's testify that He is truly good, and in fact, He is Goodness per excellons; "the culmen et fons of Goodness" (summit and source of goodness).

I hope you enjoy this piece.

Madu nilee Nasi Ebube

An English Version (there are numerous versions)

Everybody testify you are good

Lyrics written by me, as sung

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This is the 74th week of our weekly contest on Hive. I encourage you to do well to subscribe, join in and present, as well as always check out for lovely African tunes in the Community.

Happy Sunday lovely family!

God is indeed worthy of all praise, adoration and worship. His providence and guidance upon his children is bountiful, and sometimes we wonder what we've done to deserve them amidst our unfaithfulness to Him.

I am sure many of us have been overwhelmed by the Love and kindness of God. I can testify to this, and I believe I am not the only one.

Yes, sometimes when we experience these miraculous actions it'll seem like a movie in our eyes, because we cannot fathom how we got to the point. We know that if it's by our power we won't be able to achieve such feat, but since the hand of God is on us, success and victory will be our portion.

Today I'm here to share a lovely Igbo worship song which I love so much, but sadly I can't sing it so much in a way that'll express how much I really love it.

The words of the lyrics are indeed so deep that it pushes us to reflect on God's love and kindness to us, and at the same time it spurs us to offer worship and adoration to Him.

Honestly, playing the guitar and singing isn't an easy feat, most especially arpeggiating the chords. It's as though you are doing 5 different things at the same time. (Lol) I recorded this video multiple times because I missed the lyrics and arpeggios at some point.

I hope you enjoy this piece.

Anyi g'aja gi mma

N'ihi na imara mma

Ihunanya gi na obioma gi juru m anya

Inweghi mgbanwe

Odighi onye dika gi

Ibu alpha na omega

Anyi nille g'aja gi mma

Lyrics from lyrics.com