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Journey of Light

by Children of Uganda

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1.
Maama Maria 02:51
Verse: It's time for us to care and care, yes we shall For the time is far gon eby when I don't care was the song we sung (x2) Chorus: Maama Maria Maama Solo: I wanna sing the song of tomorrow, Maama (x2) Children killing children, diseases killing children Famine killing children, I wanna dance the dance of tomorrow, Maama You are the mother of Africa, aye Maama Solo 2: Tomorrow is gonna be a better day, We've got to fight for a better tomorrow Young people and old people We've got to fight for a better tomorrow Solo: I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna sing oohuu Innocent children o ho Maama Solo 2: African children do the dance American children do the song American children do the song African children do the dance Solo: Peaceful children peaceful people Beautiful children, beautiful people Verse: It's time for us to...
2.
Maridiku 03:49
This song, a favorite of many Ugandan artists, is in the Lugbara language, which few people in the Kampala area speak. The most likely interpretation is this: “Do you think I am alone in this world? Oh no I am not, see my friends all around me.” Lyrics: Aye maruniku nakidiya muludeyeeye Samba rukilirilu kilirilu walalinga motema Kopuce luwaladda enyeri; kopuce luwaladda Tumutendereza yezu omwana wendiga Ayee sasi saperetu maludeya
3.
Jambo 01:50
Translation: Come on children, let us sing Come on kings, let us sing Hello everybody, stay with us in Uganda, There are no problems here Solo: Bakakabaka bkuyimba muliwa 'abaana? Chorus: Tutuno tuzze, tutono tuzze Maama tutuno tuzze Solo: Bajide mu benzi babawereze bajide mubaasi eyemasaka Emunye nye za' Uganda miliwa ngambye mwe Chorus: Jambo, jambo bwana, habari gani, muzuri sana Wagenyi Mwakarubiswa, Uganda yetu hakuna matata The peaceful land where the lions live Where the birds sing Where the butterflies fly The peaceful village where the lions live Where the birds sing Where the butterflies fly Jambo, jambo bwana... Tutuno tuzze Maama tutuno tuzze x2
4.
This song alternates between two parts. In the first part we are led by the talented Oliver Mtukudzi as we lament the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS, and in the second part we are led by the youngest performer on the 2014 Tour of Light, Vanessa, representing a joyful future.
5.
Afer Miyamo 03:48
Lyrics: Ejambo moth afer ya binua After miyamo Ejambo moth jadit Afer miyamo Ejambo moth ayiya Afer miyamo Translation: The song (from Northern Uganda) talks about love and respect for elders.
6.
Enyamirimi 02:46
This song is from the western part of uganda. Enyamirimi is a word for a digging hoe, used in agriculture. The Banyankole people are a farming people, so they praise this most important tool which is responsible for their success.
7.
Kadaimanda 03:39
This simple Luganda song asks: Where are the beautiful ones? You beautiful ones, come over here! We love you and we want to dance with you.
8.
Skia Ngoma 02:02
Lyrics: Skia ngoma zautema duni Kutoka kiwanga nyumba yetu zoote Katani kiwanga tarafa mukono Wiraya Kampala mkowa lugazi Skia eeh skia ngoma Skia eeh skia mdundo x3 Tunaingia katikangoma zetu Tunaingia katikangoma zetu Katikangoma zetu pale pale Uwanjani Siowengine niwana utemaduni Siowengine niwana utemaduni Niawana utemaduni pale pale Uwanjani Translation: This song from Eastern African (sung in Swahili) talks about where we live and the rhythmic drumbeats we play
9.
Gaze 04:54
This song and dance comes from Northern Uganda among the banks of the nile. It is a children's play dance. The young people and their peers create the movements. The steps are created with gait and briskness of the youth. Every generation creates its own step different from the others.
10.
Lead: Agwera foneni x2 Chorus: Eeh x2 Lead: Asangala x2 Chorus: Eeh Serina Mere x2 Lead: Amere Gimere x2 Chorus: Eeh Yiyo Eeh Yiyo Ho Mere x2 Lead: Amere Serina x2 Chorus: Eeh Yiyo Eeh Yiyo Ho Mere x2 Lead: Wachime Wepecho x2 Chorus: Joberi Jimoto Wini Yoga Serina Mere x2 Lead: Amere Gimere x3 Chorus: Eeh Yiyo Eeh Yiyo Ho Mere x3 Lead: Agwera Ka Gwera x2 Chorus: Eeh Yiyo Eeh Yiyo Ho Mere x2 Translation: This is a Japadhola welcome song from Eastern Uganda
11.
Lyrics: you are my friend (amen, amen) you are my joy you are my comforter you are everything i desire when i feel so sad and lonely you are the first on my mind
12.
Tweyanze 05:39
A traditional Luganda song also on the theme of gratitude. Lyrics: Tweyanze, tweyanzeege, walala kagutema bamwongere e Nabulagala Tweyanze abakyala n’abaami (walala kagutema bamwongere e Nabulagala) Munkubire engero ndimwana wambuga… Munkubire engoma abuganda bweyagale Twazze kusanyuka abakutte kuttama Nyimba mpola mpola tebandaba engeleka Nyimba mpola mpola tebandaba ekibuno Nyimba mpola mpola tebandaba akamiro Ate namunyeeye bwekaaba eruma Translation: We are so grateful – may you be rewarded accordingly We are grateful to you, women and men. Clap for me, I am a son of the king Play drums for me so that Buganda (kingdom) will be happy We came to enjoy, but now some of you are feeling sad I sing mildly, not to show my teeth I sing gently, not to show my gums I sing slowly, not to show my throat. When the owl hoots it brings sadness.
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This first song in Luganda is metaphorical. The lyrics talk about bringing good milk, which also means taking care of the good things in life and being grateful. Lead singer Zainah Nanjeru is highlighted here. English lyrics: Children of Uganda we sing with joy we sing with peace 'cause you have showed us your love 'cause you have showed us your big heart that's why we sing with joy

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Celebrate the East African music and rhythms of Children of Uganda's Tour of Light through the years - featuring songs performed by our 2000, 2006, 2012 and 2014 music and dance troupes.

And take a journey with us to Uganda on Saturday, November 13th by registering for our free virtual event at givebutter.com/boma

Proceeds from the sale of this album and our upcoming Journey of Light event will help to educate youth, empower women and transform the lives of families in Uganda.

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released October 14, 2021

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Children of Uganda Kampala, Uganda

Children of Uganda is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which has been serving orphans and vulnerable children since 1995 in Uganda.
The Tour of Light is our advocacy program, featuring a troupe of singers and dancers selected from the orphans and vulnerable children under the care of our program.
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