AfriTunes week 69: I Get Backing By Victoria Orenze; cover by @didiee
Welcome to AfriTunes week 69. I'm beyond pleased to be able to partake in this week's entry. I lost my voice due to stress. From choir rehearsal to singing during an all night event, to singing on Sunday. My voice was stressed so I couldn't speak or try to make a presentation earlier. My voice is back now, though not fully but at least I could record this video.
AfriTunes community as we all know is a community where we share and promote amazing African songs weekly. This community has challenged me in many ways like having to research and listen to varieties of African music, learning them, understanding their meanings and learning other languages as well. Recently I've been trying to incorporate a lot of local dialects in my presentation. That's because in my opinion, a song isn't just African because an African sang it.
It's the musical instrument used, it's the language, it's the message, it's whatever portrays Africa.
This week I decided to pick a Yoruba song which has a few English words as well. Victoria Orenze who is the artist that owns the song is a powerhouse of amazing, powerful, soothing christian music. I loved this song instantly.
The song says that whoever thinks evil of me, my father will fight my battle. Whoever comes to destroy me will meet my father at home 🔥. This song screams trust, confidence, and the next level kind of faith! The lyrics are so powerful.
From the moment I heard the song, I just said to myself "Fear, it's over". Meaning that there's no more room for fear, anxiety, sleeplessness cos I get backing! So if you're looking for a gospel song to keep your faith and confidence in place, this is a valid recommendation.
Lyrics
I Get Backing - Victoria Orenze
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Eni toba doju ko mi
A ba baba mi nì le
Eni toba ro'ku kan mi
A ba baba mi lè jò
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alone
Eni toba doju ko mi
A ba baba mi nì le
Eni toba doju ko mi
A ba baba mi nì lè jo
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alone
I walk with God the father
walk with God the son
I walk with God the spirit
Three of them Join
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alone
I walk with God the Father
Walk With God the son
I walk with host of angels
All of them Join
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alone
(I like this one)
Eni toba robì kan mi
A ba baba mi nì le
Eni toba di tè momi
A ba baba mi lè jo
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alone
I walk with God the Father
Walk With the God son
I walk with God the spirit
Three of them Join
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alone
I walk with God the Father
Walk With the son
I walk with host of angels
All of them Join
I get backing oo
I no dey walk alonely
About The Author
I am a witty, adventurous and nicheless writer who loves to sing, take pictures, teach and travel. I am currently an English Education student at the University of Nigeria Nsukka. I am also a young children's teacher who homeschools kids during holidays. I love to share my life experiences through writing with the hope of inspiring as many people as possible on the Hive space.
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One of the songs in my playlists. I love the song as well.
Nice rendition dear
Thank you so much 🥰
You're welcome 🤗
I love the line "Whoever comes to destroy me will meet my father at home". The song carries allot of strength beyond the physical. This is an amazing acapella presentation, thank you for sharing this with us @didiee
When the Yoruba lady in my choir interpreted the song, I was speechless. It's such a great song. Thank you so much.
Hmm that your amazing voice made everything perfect
Thanks for sharing
Thank you dear.
I am so sorry about you voice @didiee. African music is really interesting, pure Afro genres has in fact turned out to be my best music genre. You have done a great job with that song, and I really appreciate your effort...
Thank you for the kind words. My voice is much better now.
You are much welcome my friend
This song has really been on mind
And am just hoping that we will cover it one faithful day.
Anyways, you nailed it.
Nice presentation.
I was just imagining mass choir covering this song. It would be wonderful. Thank you dear.
Abiii...
It would be nice o
But it's fine ma'am
It is indeed a powerful song, and you sang it beautifully.
Nice acapella.
Thank you, love.
The Lyrics are Powerful
And then you are always good singing in languages
Vocalization 100%
Thank you darling ❤️