“Eyinju” by Nifemi David is a powerful Yoruba gospel song that celebrates divine foreknowledge, personal identity in God, and being cherished by the Creator. Released in 2024, it draws directly from Jeremiah 1:5 and serves as a declaration of worth, purpose, and protection.
K’ato to d’omo lo ti mo mi
Before I was formed as a child, He already knew me
O pe mi leyin ju
He called me the apple of His eye
Ki n to d’omo loti mo’hun maa da o
Before I became a child, He already knew what I would become
Ogo fun eni to da mi
Glory to the One who created me
K’ato to d’omo lo ti mo mi
Before I was formed as a child, He already knew me
O pe mi leyin ju
He called me the apple of His eye
Ki n to d’omo loti mo’hun maa da o
Before I became a child, He already knew what I would become
Ogo fun eni to da mi
Glory to the One who created me
Ewe kan ko ni jabo
Not even a single leaf will fall
Koseyin Olodumare
Without the knowledge of the Almighty
Ohun ti mo maa da
What I will become
Ti mo n da lowolowo
What I am becoming right now
O tiwa a ninu Eto baba
Was already in the Father’s plan
Eledaa toda mi
The Creator who formed me
O mase ee oo
He has done it
Ke’je to d’omo lo ti mo mi
Before I was formed as a child, He already knew me
O pe mi leyin ju
He called me the apple of His eye
Ki n to d’omo loti mo’hun maa da o
Before I became a child, He already knew what I would become
Ogo fun eni to da mi
Glory to the One who created me
Eto olorun nimi
God’s plan is upon me
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