Known for his melodic, captivating, and story-rich worship songs, 2022 Best Gospel Album Award winner, Dr. John Mo has just released a vibrant, danceable praise song titled “Kabongwe (Praise You).” With its signature Afro-centric rhythm, this song embodies the irresistible energy typical of African praise music.
Dr. John Mo recalls the demand from the gospel music community and his fans for a more danceable track, inspiring him to create “Kabongwe” with guidance from the Holy Spirit. He shares that the inspiration for the song came during a choir rehearsal, saying, “I heard the rhythm, felt the vibe, and knew I had to pencil it down for the next studio session.” In Zulu, “Kabongwe” translates to “thank you” or “praise you,” depending on context, and Dr. Mo infused this spirit of gratitude into every beat and lyric. The song is his heartfelt expression of thanks for God’s blessings, favour, and mercy in his life.
Dr. Mo believes “Kabongwe” is ideal for thanksgiving and praise, as its lyrics resonate with anyone seeking to give God the glory for His marvelous deeds. When you hear “Kabongwe (Praise You)” by Dr. John Mo, you’ll find yourself drawn into praise, moving to the beat with gratitude in your heart. Listen and be blessed!
Watch the lyric video below:
Kabongwe (Praise You) – Lyrics
Written by Dr. John Mo
Intro:
My life is a testimony
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe) (Iyelele iyelele iyelele iyelele ye Iye)
See the beauty of my life
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe) (Iyelele iyelele iyelele iyelele ye iye)
My life is a testimony
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe) (kabongwe)
Everything na you
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe)
Well uh, well uh, well uh, well uh
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe) (Iyelele iyelele iyelele iyelele ye iye)
Well uh, well uh, well uh, well uh
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe) (Iyelele iyelele iyelele iyelele ye iye)
Well uh, well uh, well uh, well uh
(Kabongwe, Kabongwe) (kabongwe)
You dey do me well uh
Verse 1:
A, B, Cee
X, Y, Zee
Beginning and The End
Alpha and Omega
You deserve all of the praise
Some say Oghene doh (Oghene doh, Oghene doh)
Some say Tamuno Imama (Imama, Imama)
Imi kom Abasi oh (Yah yah yah eeh)
They can say these anyway (They can say these anyway)
Them say you too much oh
Some say you three much oh oh
Let me say this anyway
You ten much oh (You ten much ooh)
Na so you be
Chorus: x2
Your blessing follow me (Iyelele iyelele iyelele)
(Blessing, favour, mercy)
Favour follow me (Iyelele iyelele iyelele)
Mercy follow me (Iyelele iyelele iyelele)
Follow me, follow me
Uh uuh (I will praise you)
Kabongwe, Kabongwe
I will praise you all my days
Your blessing follow me (your favour, your mercy follow me)
Favour follow me.
Mercy follow me.
Follow me, follow me
Uh uuh (Everything na jaburata)
Kabongwe, Kabongwe
I will praise you all my days
Verse 2:
Before I ask you give me
See how you butter my bread oh
Talk uh na do God oh
I will praise you all my days
Some say Oghene doh (Oghene doh, Oghene doh)
Some say Tamuno Imama (Imama! Imama!)
Imi kom Abasi oh (Yah yah yah eeh)
They can say these anyway (They can say these anyway)
Them say you too much oh
Some say you three much oh
Let me say this anyway
You ten much oh (you ten much oh)
I gree gi di
Chorus: X2
Your blessing follow me (Iyelele iyelele iyelele)
(Baba God I see your hand o!)
Favour follow me (Iyelele iyelele iyelele)
(Favour dey rain on me)
Mercy follow me (Iyelele iyelele iyelele)
(Blessing on a daily o)
Follow me, follow me
Uh uuh
Kabongwe, Kabongwe (Praise you all my days)
I will praise you all my days (Daily, daily, daily oooh)
Your blessing follow me
(Blessing, favour, …)
Favour follow me
(mercy, riches,…)
Mercy follow me.
(goodness, joy joy,…)
Follow me, follow me
(peace ooh, uh uhm)
Uh uuh
Kabongwe, Kabongwe (Kabon.., kabon.., kabongwe)
I will praise you all my days
Bridge:
Solo:
My life is a testimony
See the beauty of my life
My life is a testimony
Everything na you
(Na you, na you, na you, na you)
All:
My life is a testimony (See my life oh)
See the beauty of my life (So beautiful oh)
My life is a testimony
Everything na you (From glory to glory)
My life is a testimony (See the beauty yeah)
See the beauty of my life (my life)
My life is a testimony (Everything)
Everything na you
Refrain: x2
Everyday (na you uh uh uh uuh)
Every time (na you uh uh uh uuh)
Everything (na you uh uh uh uuh)
(On a daily, on a daily, on daily)
Talk uh na do God ooh
Everyday (na you uh uh uh uuh)
Every time (na you uh uh uh uuh)
Everything (na you uh uh uh uuh)
Talk uh na do God ooh
(You dey do, you dey do, you dey do)
Outro:
My life is a testimony
See the beauty of my life
My life is a testimony
Everything na you uh uh uh, uh uh
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