The song “Utanishikilia” is a powerful Swahili gospel track by Fiston Bujambi featuring Christina Shusho, released in 2024. It expresses deep dependence on God (Jehovah) for guidance, strength, and faithfulness through life’s journey, emphasizing themes of trust in God’s unwavering hold and grace.
Sina mwingine ila Wewe Jehovah
**I have no one else but You Jehovah**
Uliye nifia na kuniosha
**Who died for me and washed me**
Umenipa uzima Neema ya bure
**You gave me life, free grace**
Nina Wewe Jehovah Nina Wewe tu
**I have You Jehovah, I have only You**
Sina mwingine ila Wewe Jehovah
**I have no one else but You Jehovah**
Uliye nifia na kuniosha
**Who died for me and washed me**
Umenipa uzima Neema ya bure
**You gave me life, free grace**
Nina Wewe Jehovah Nina Wewe tu
**I have You Jehovah, I have only You**
Ninakutumainia Utanishikilia
**I trust in You, You will hold me**
Hadi mwisho wa safari
**Until the end of the journey**
Uzankomeza
**You will strengthen me**
Uzankomeza
**You will strengthen me**
Uzankomeza
**You will strengthen me**
Nzakomezwa nawe
**I will be strengthened by You**
Uko karibu Kuliko nguo zangu
**You are closer than my clothes**
Katika hali zote Wewe ni mwaminifu
**In all situations You are faithful**
Utanishikilia
**You will hold me**
Utanishikilia
**You will hold me**
Utanishikilia
**You will hold me**
Hata nifike kwako
**Until I reach You**
Sina mwingine ila Wewe Jehovah
**I have no one else but You Jehovah**
Uliye nifia na kuniosha
**Who died for me and washed me**
Umenipa uzima Neema ya bure
**You gave me life, free grace**
Nina Wewe Jehovah Nina Wewe tu
**I have You Jehovah, I have only You**
Sina mwingine ila Wewe Jehovah
**I have no one else but You Jehovah**
Uliye nifia na kuniosha
**Who died for me and washed me**
Umenipa uzima Neema ya bure
**You gave me life, free grace**
Nina Wewe Jehovah Nina Wewe tu
**I have You Jehovah, I have only You**

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