Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe’s song “Yoba Chukwu” is a heartfelt prayer for long life, a universal desire all men. The song’s lyrics, “Yoba Chukwu, ka ayi di ndu, ka ayi kaa nka, chaa isi awo, rie ife ayi n’uwa,” translate to a plea for longevity, asking for life to be lived fully, to grow old with wisdom, and to enjoy the fruits of one’s labor.
Known for his profound impact on Nigerian highlife music, Osadebe’s career began in the 1950s, and he formed his iconic band, Sound Makers International, in the mid-60s. Over his illustrious career, he released more than 70 albums, including notable hits like “Onuigbo“, “Kedu America” and “People’s Club Special.” Osadebe’s music was a unique blend of traditional Igbo sounds, highlife, jazz, and guitar, often incorporating social commentary which made his music to be accepted by a wider audience.
Although he passed away in 2007, Osadebe’s legacy as one of the pioneer of Nigerian highlife music continues to endure, influencing countless musicians and listeners alike.
- Song: Yoba Chukwu
- Artist: Stephen Osita Osadebe
- Band/Label: Nigeria Sound Makers International
- Duration: 9:36
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Yoba Chukwu mp3 download.
Stephen Osita Osadebe Yoba Chukwu Lyrics:
Ka anyị yobanụ Chukwu
Anyị a na-ekpe ekpere
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Anyị a kaa nka
Anyị acha ịsị awọ
Ka anyị wee rie ife anyị ruta n'ụwa nụ
Okongwu! Chalụm n'ụzọ
Chalụm n'ụzọ ka m gaa
N'ife Ị na-alụ ka m na-alụ nụ
N gị bụ boy oyo
Yoba chukwu kpebe ekpere nụ
Ka ịdị ndụ
Kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Ka Ị bụrụ okongwu
Na okongwu abụrọ chaa chaa
Na n gị bụ boy oyo mecha na Ị ga-abụ okongwu
Ị ga-enyekwa ndị ọzọ efe
Ma lụọ ọlụ Ị ọfụma nụ
Ka o dabalụ Ị nụ
Ka Ị we kaa nka
Rie ife Ị lụtalụ
Na e mesịa na Ị ga-abụ okongwu
Nkwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Biko yobanụ Chukwu na-ewu n'ile
Biko kpebe nụ ekpere ooo
Ka Ị dị ndụ na-enu ụwa Ị
Ka Ị we kazienu nka nụ
Ka Ị chazie isi awọ n'ụwa aaa
Rie ife Ị rụtarụ n'ụwa nụ ooo
A sị n gi okongwu pụtanụ
Ife Ị na-alụ ka okongwu na-alụ
N gị bụ boy oyo
Biko jisie ike, kpebe nu ekpere nụ
Ka Ị lụa ife okongwu rụrụ oo
Ka Ị ka wota ife m na-ekwu (?)
E mesịa na Ị ga-abụ okongwu ooo
Na Ọ burọ gị bụ Chi
Onye putaa ụwa na-ayọ Chukwu
Ka ya bie ndụ, chaa isi awọ
Ka ọ kaa nka
Ka ọ fụ ife Ọ rụtarụ
Ka Ọ na-eli ya
Boy oyo!
Ị ga-atọ na boy oyo we nwụa
E mesịa na Ị ga-abịa kwa
Ị zabakwa okongwu
Onye agbachinalụ onye chi ya na-agbachinọlụ
Maka ife Ị na-alụ ka m na-alụ
Anochi m Ị ụzọ
Yoba Chi kpebe ekpere
Tinye uchu na-ọrụ Ị nụ
Ị pụta,
Nkwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ife ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ife ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
Yoba Chukwu!
Kpebe Ekpere!
Ka anyị dị ndụ
Ka-anyị kaa nka
Chaa isi awọ
Rie ihe ayị n'uwa!
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