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Song of Lament

from Song of Lament by Naomi Wachira

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Words & Music by Naomi Wachira
Doreli Music ASCAP © 2017

After awhile you start to wonder,
What have we done? Cause we keep pulling at the bottom,
Whether it’s slavery,
Whether it’s poverty,
Whether it’s finding honest people who can stand for us

Ebu niambie, ebu niambie, ebu niambie uliyoyatenda
Oh Mama Africa, Oh Mama Africa, Oh Mama Africa
Ebu niambie

It’s even crazier, when we can’t stand each other
And we take the lives of those we think don’t belong
For a people who’ve suffered so much, where is compassion

Ebu niambie, ebu niambie, ebu niambie uliyoyatenda
Oh Mama Africa, Oh Mama Africa, Oh Mama Africa

Ebu niambie Kwani Mungu ame tusahau
Kutoka Mashariki, hadi Kaskazini
Watu wanalia, woiye, woiye, woiye
Kutoka Magharibi, teremka Kusini
Watu wanalia, woiye, woiye, woiye

Kwani Mungu ame tusahau
Mama Africa, Mama Africa, Mama Africa
Ebu niambie Mama Africa, Mama, Mama Africa

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from Song of Lament, released June 2, 2017

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Naomi Wachira Seattle, Washington

Naomi Wachira is a remarkable Kenyan singer-songwriter fusing African rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant storytelling. Her captivating voice and authentic lyrics unite audiences, transcending boundaries and promoting social change.

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