Shanboy delivers a powerful anthem with ‘Utapata Nini,’ a song that blends bold lyrics with an energetic beat by Sun V. Olivo Haule writes the lyrics, which tackle themes of perseverance and faith. The track opens with a sharp confrontation, setting the tone for a story of resilience.
Released: November 15, 2024
Utapata Nini
Shanboy
Lyricist
Olivo Haule
Composer
Sun V
Utapata Nini Lyrics English Translation by Shanboy
Shanboy asks, ‘What will you gain if I fail, since you fight so hard to bring me down?’ The lyricist uses imagery like witchcraft and gossip to describe the challenges faced. The song emphasizes trust in God, with lines like ‘I won’t fight you, the Father will fight my battles,’ offering a message of divine support.
We NyokaYou snake!
Sun V on the beatSun V on the beat.
Shanboy yeahShanboy, yeah.
ShishiShishi!
Mimi nikifeli utapata Nini, maana unapambana sana nishuke chini,What will you gain if I fail, since you fight so hard to bring me down?
Siku sio nyingi hutoamini,Soon you won’t believe your eyes.
Maana Mungu Kila siku Yuko na mimi.Because God is with me every single day.
EhhhEhhh.
Kama una chuki una wivu utachukia sana wewe,If you have hate and jealousy, you’ll be hating for a long time.
Vijineno majungu havifanyi niache kupambana,Small talk and gossip won’t stop me from grinding.
Kwa uganga na uchawi mtaniroga sana ehhh,You can try all your witchcraft and dark magic on me.
Mimi sipigani nanyi atanipigania baba.I won’t fight you, the Father will fight my battles.
Na Mungu Pekee,And God alone,
kanitoa mbali na hapa nipo,has brought me from far away to where I am now.
Na Wala siogopi chochote,And I’m not afraid of anything,
kesho yangu nzuri najua ipo,I know my beautiful tomorrow is waiting.
Malezi yenu baba na mama,The upbringing you gave me, mother and father,
yamenifanya mm daily napambana,has made me hustle every single day.
Rafiki zangu Ndugu na jamaa,My friends, my relatives, and my family,
mafanikio yangu mbona mnachukia nyinyiwhy do you all hate to see me succeed?
Kwa waganga mtaendaYou will go to the witch doctors,
ehhhehhh.
Na uchawi mtafanyaAnd you will practice your dark magic,
ehhhehhh.
Na nawaapia hapa hamtatoboaAnd I swear to you right now, you won’t break through.
Na kukunja mtakunjaAnd you will frown all you want,
ehhhehhh.
Kununa mtanunaYou will sulk all you want.
ehhhehhh.
Mipango ya Mungu lazima itatimiaGod’s plans must be fulfilled.
Mimi nikifeli utapata Nini, maana unapambana sana nishuke chini,What will you gain if I fail, since you fight so hard to bring me down?
Siku sio nyingi hutoamini,Soon you won’t believe your eyes.
Maana Mungu Kila siku Yuko na mimi.Because God is with me every single day.
EhhhEhhh.
Kama una chuki una wivu utachukia sana wewe,If you have hate and jealousy, you’ll be hating for a long time.
Vijineno majungu havifanyi niache kupambana,Small talk and gossip won’t stop me from grinding.
Kwa uganga na uchawi mtaniroga sana ehhh,You can try all your witchcraft and dark magic on me.
Mimi sipigani nanyi atanipigania baba.I won’t fight you, the Father will fight my battles.
Mr NobodyMr. Nobody,
We Fulani mbona unaroho mbaya,you so-and-so, why do you have such a wicked heart?
Hivi shida ni Nini au uchawi umekujaa sana,What’s the problem, or are you just full of dark intentions?
Hata hauendani na unayo yafanya,Your words don’t even match your actions.
Utakufa mapema punguza hizo piga bhana,You’ll ruin yourself early, cut down on that hate, man.
Kama shida shida zangu mie,If I have struggles, they’re my struggles.
Raha za kwangu mie,My joy belongs to me alone.
Sa kwanini uumie,So why should it cause you pain?
Hebu fanya ya kwako.Just focus on your own life.
Kila siku unanisema mie,You talk about me every single day.
Hebu nipumzishe,Just give me a break,
Na yako yaongelee,and talk about your own issues.
Shughulika na yako.Mind your own business.
Na wakiniroga yawarudie wenyeweAnd if they curse me, let it backfire on them.
AmeeenAmen!
Wakinisema midomo ichongokeIf they gossip about me, let their words twist against them.
AmeenAmen!
Wakinichukia wajiueIf they hate me, let their own hate consume them.
AmeenAmen!
Nimechoka kabisa na zao hekahekaI’m completely exhausted by their constant chaos.
NasemaI’m telling you,
Mimi nikifeli utapata Nini, maana unapambana sana nishuke chini,What will you gain if I fail, since you fight so hard to bring me down?
Siku sio nyingi hutoamini,Before long, you won’t even believe it.
Maana Mungu Kila siku Yuko na mimi.Because God is by my side every single day.
EhhhEhhh,
Kama una chuki una wivu utachukia sana wewe,If you harbor hate and jealousy, you’ll just keep on hating.
Vijineno majungu havifanyi niache kupambana,Petty words and rumors won’t stop my hustle.
Kwa uganga na uchawi mtaniroga sana ehhh,You’ll try your hardest to curse me with your dark magic, ehhh.
Mimi sipigani nanyi atanipigania baba.I won’t fight you myself, because the Father fights for me.
‘Utapata Nini’ lyrics are about overcoming envy and staying focused on success. Shanboy and Sun V create a song that inspires with its mix of faith and determination.