Muzina Tabu Ley Rochereau & Afrisa International

Muzina

Muzina di Tata

E di Mwana

E di Mpeve Santu

Muzina ndi Tata Nzambe

Muzina

In the name of

In the name of the Father

And the Son

And the Holy Spirit

In the name of God the Father

In the name of

Babotama bazala

Bakufa balamuka basekwa

Everyone born, everyone living

Everyone past, everyone awakened, everyone resurrected

Kasi kombo ya Nzambe ezali ya makasi

Boboto ya Yawhe na nkembo

But God’s name is strong

Jehovah’s forgiveness shines brightly

Muzina

Muzina di Tata

E di Mwana

E di Mpeve Santu

Muzina ndi Tata Nzambe

Muzina

In the name of

In the name of the Father

And the Son

And the Holy Spirit

In the name of God the Father

In the name of

Baluka moto na ngai

Balaka ngai liwa

Bamekola basuka

Bamema se mongambo eh!

They searched for my head

They promised my death

They tried to copy me, but cannot

In the end, the problem will be theirs

eh!

Lisolo oyo na ngai

Ekoma mosala

Nakati ya lisanga

Naba ndako, na nganda eh!

They talk about me

They make it their business

When they meet together

At home, and even in public eh!

Kofinga finga ngai

Kotongo tongo ngai

Kokana kana ngai

Epesa ngai bomoi

They insult, insult me

Behind, behind my back

They have two faces

Yet, all this gives me life!

Naboma moto te

Nateka moto te

Nasimba kisi te

Mpo te nazwa bomengo eh!

I’ve never killed anyone

I have never betrayed anyone

I have never used sorcery against anyone

To gain riches eh!

Chorus

Nzoto na ngai nzoto oyo

Elelela kaka Nzambe

Nkisi na ngai banda bomwana

Losambo na Yawhe

My body, this body

Criesonly to God

Since I was young, the only sorcery I have called

Has been to pray to God

Banso oyo bayeba ngai

Na bomwana na ngai

Ntango yango babenga ngai

Mwana ya basango

Oh those who knew me

When I was young

At that time, they called me

The Father’s Son

Yebaka ah! Yebaka

Liloba ya Nzambe

Keba bisengo ya nse

You may know ah! You may know

The word of God

Be careful of worldly things

Tangaka ah! Tangaka

Tangaka Bible

Keba bomengo ya nse

Read ah! Read

Read the Bible

Be careful of riches

Muzina

Muzina di Tata

E di Mwana

E di Mpeve Santu

Muzina ndi Tata Nzambe

Muzina

In the name of

In the name of the Father

And the Son

And the Holy Spirit

In the name of God the Father

In the name of

(Solo vocal Wawali Bonane):

Bawonso nkundi bankulu

Bopepsa biso kisampulu

Oh our old and wise ancestors

Please give us your blessing

Muzina di Tata, e di Mwana…

In the name of the Father, and the Son

Basantu mpe na ba angelu

Botombola nkombo ya Nkolo, oh!

All the saints and all the angels

Lift up the name of the Creator

Muzina di Tata, e di Mwana…

In the name of the Father, and the Son

Refrain:

Yemba! Yemba!

Let’s sing! Let’s sing