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

See full lyrics at Boomplay

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