Ibraah delivers ‘Asante,’ a heartfelt song about gratitude and resilience. The Tanzanian artist writes lyrics that speak to everyday struggles and unwavering faith. Mr T Touchez crafts a melody that mixes traditional sounds with modern beats, creating a soothing yet powerful backdrop for the story.
Released: June 27, 2025
Asante
Ibraah
Asante Lyrics English Translation by Ibraah
Ibrahim Abdallah Nampunga pens lines that capture the essence of humble living. ‘I forbid my heart from giving up hope, I drag myself, I fall, and I pick myself up again,’ he writes, showcasing a mix of determination and reliance on faith. The lyrics highlight a life of peace, gratitude, and avoiding greed, even in the face of envy and gossip.
Kumbe kucha najikongojaIt turns out I struggle just to get by,
Yani kama naanza mojalike I’m starting all over from one.
Nikitazama majumba, magariWhen I look at the mansions and cars,
Sina hata bodabodaI don’t even own a motorcycle.
Anaetoa, Mungu yangu nangojaThe one who gives is God, and I’m waiting my turn.
Na najitetea kwa hoja, napambanaAnd I make my case, I keep on fighting,
Maana leo bora jana, afadhalibecause today is better than yesterday, thankfully.
Dunia imejaa vioja, yeeehThe world is full of strange things, yeah.
Kama si wewe Mungu, nimshukuru nani?If it weren’t for you, God, who would I thank?
Maana wapo wanaotamani nisingeiona leoBecause there are those who wish I wouldn’t see today.
Nashukuru nipoI’m grateful that I’m here.
Mungu Baba, tupo dunianiFather God, we are here on earth.
Wengine tunaishi nao wafuasi wa shetaniSome people we live with are followers of the devil.
Wanatamani hata wangepata chako, cheoThey even wish they could take what’s yours, your position.
Watupelekee simbo, heeeThey bring conflict our way, hey.
Sishindani nao, napiga majunguI don’t compete with them, I just fend off the gossip.
Niwe na amani au sina furaha, anaejua ni wewe Mungu, eeehWhether I have peace or I’m without joy, you’re the one who knows, God, eh.
Sina tamaa na ninachojua sio langu funguI’m not greedy, and I know what isn’t meant to be mine.
Ninachojali: amani, furahaWhat I care about: peace, happiness.
Na mimi sio mtaka cha uvunguAnd I’m not one to seek things through shady means.
Asante kwa kunipa hata pumzi tuThank you for giving me even just breath.
Asante, asante MunguThank you, thank you, God.
Japo maisha yangu sio yale ya juuEven though my life isn’t a prosperous one,
Asante, asante BabaThank you, thank you, Father.
Mi sina budi kukushukuruI can’t help but thank you.
Asante, asante MunguThank you, thank you, God.
Japo maisha yangu sio yale ya juuEven though my life isn’t a prosperous one,
Asante, asante Baba (baba)Thank you, thank you, Father (father).
Nakataza moyo kwa kukata tamaaI forbid my heart from giving up hope.
Najikokota, naanguka, tena najiokota, eh ehI drag myself, I fall, and I pick myself up again, eh eh.
Nakataza moyo na kujirahisi tamaaI forbid my heart from easily giving in to greed,
Kutamani ambavyo sijui walipambania, managapi vilikotokadesiring what others have, without knowing how they fought for it, or where it all came from.
Napiga goti kwa Mungu wangu (Mungu wangu)I get on my knees for my God (my God).
Ombi: nisije aga dunia bila kupata nilichokusudiaMy prayer: is to not leave this world without getting what I intended.
Umri unakwenda na nina familia inayoniangaliaAge is passing and I have a family that looks to me.
Mungu wanguMy God.
Imani, maombi yatatimiaFaith, prayers will be fulfilled,
Maana penye nia pana njiabecause where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Na wewe ndio wakunitimizia, Mungu BabaAnd you are the one to make it happen for me, Father God.
Wewe ndio msaada (Aaah)You are my help (Aaah).
Si shindani na wanaonipiga majunguI don’t compete with those who gossip about me.
Niwe na amani au sina furaha, anaejua ni wewe MunguWhether I have peace or I’m without joy, you’re the one who knows, God.
Sina tamaa na ninachojua sio langu funguI’m not greedy, and I know what isn’t meant to be mine.
Ninachojali: amani, furahaWhat I care about: peace, happiness.
Na mimi sio mtaka cha uvunguAnd I’m not one to seek things through shady means.
Asante kwa kunipa hata pumzi tuThank you for giving me even just breath.
Asante, asante MunguThank you, thank you, God.
Japo maisha yangu sio ya juuEven though my life isn’t a prosperous one,
Sina budi kukushukuruI can’t help but thank you.
Asante, asante MunguThank you, thank you, God.
Japo maisha yangu sio ya juuEven though my life isn’t a prosperous one,
Asante, asante BabaThank you, thank you, Father.
Mi sina budi kukushukuruI can’t help but thank you.
Asante, asante MunguThank you, thank you, God.
Japo maisha yangu sio ya juuEven though my life isn’t a prosperous one,
Asante, asante BabaThank you, thank you, Father.
Oya Baba, Baba, BabaaOh Father, Father, Father.
Asante BabaaaThank you, Father.
Asante MunguThank you, God.
Asante Music Video
The chemistry between Ibraah and Mr T Touchez makes ‘Asante’ a standout track. ‘Asante’ lyrics are about finding strength in faith and gratitude, even when life feels hard.