Esther Wahome - "Kuna Dawa" (Kenya, East Africa)

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Submitted by webmaster on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 09:37

Esther Wahome - Kuna Dawa

Posted by yellafrica September 03, 2007

"presented by www.yellafrica.com Esther Wahome is a Kenyan gospel artist and song writer."

Video Description: This video shows contemporary scenes of Kenya, including scenes of the Masai. In some scenes the female vocalist wears traditional Masai clothing and jewlery, and in other scenes she wears Western style clothing. According to a post in the video's comment thread this "is a Religious song in Swahili, "kuna dawa" literally means "there is medicine" but the message is God is the medicine/answer for everyone."

2 comments

webmaster
Sun, 7 February, 2010 - 10:36
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alexlomeri (11 months ago) Kuna Dawa is a nice song i love it
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ghanaba86 (10 months ago) Spam What Language is this? I don't understand it but I love it. Kuna Dawa...
 
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bladecppro10 (10 months ago) kiswahili or Swahili both the same thing
 
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fwimbe (9 months ago) I may not understand the words, but the video tells it all. I love it.
 
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[writing in response to a comment in Swahili] hafidy (9 months ago) I think that is unfair to say. How do you know she did not compensate the Masaai for their participation?
I am not christian, but I think she did this video in order to promote her religion. Even the Reverend or Imam must be paid in order to feed their families.
This video is popular with many groups of people, not only Christians.
 
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kasablankamounir (8 months ago) ohhhhhhhhhhhhh i likeeeeeeeeeeee .....................
it's amazing that this song and video!
kasa.....
 
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shawtiibadd26 (8 months ago) She is beautiful(:
 
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wa9r (9 months ago) cool!
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shanina1000 (8 months ago) wonderful voice! shame I don't understand but presume is about loving and trusting God?!!
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joyousification (8 months ago) anyway i dont get this language too but i love it so much.
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minnesotanman25 (7 months ago) im kenyan, and i dont know what this song is sayin. thats sad. but the song is cool, and you know this singer is singin it to the one and only GOD.
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gtlankan (6 months ago) Kuna dawa, kuna dawa ad lib
Dawa nii Yesu
Mpokee leo
Kuna dawa
Naitangaza dawaa
Halleluya
Dawa, dawa, dawa
gtlankan (6 months ago) Show Hide 0   Marked as spam Reply | Spam Chorus
Kuna dawa, Kuna dawa (4x)
 
Verse 1 2x
Nayatangazia Mmataifa
Kuna dawa na waipokee
Dawa nii Kumpokea Yesu
Ooh Kuna dawaa
 
Chorus
Kuna dawa, kuna dawa ad lib
Dawa nii Yesu
Mpokee leo
Kuna dawa
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Alizay06 (5 months ago) AMEN!!....love this song!! DAWA=YESU!!!
 
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sequenced (5 months ago) Nice. Luv the message. The gospel of Jesus is the medicine.
 
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MrAyella (5 months ago) it's a soul uplifting song-thanks for the insspiration wahome
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kleinsmall (4 months ago) wow that guy can jump!! at 0:35
 
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tabasamuz (4 months ago) all the way from Baltimore this is a blessing keep up the good work Esther
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TheFlo2002 (3 months ago) this is awesome keep it up wahome can never go out of our mind no matter how many years when i listen its like it was done yesterday....kudoooos
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hay111 (3 months ago) nice song :) but i cant understand anything .. im from germany but i love the song!!
 
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panchungfai (3 months ago) I like it too!! (From Hong Kong China :P)
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yolisibanda (3 months ago) were can i buy this album i love it what does the song mean i understand alittle
 
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allurruu (3 months ago) It is a Religious song in Swahili, "kuna dawa" literally means "there is medicine" but the message is God is the medicine/answer for everyone.
 
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penseesublime (2 months ago) I think you meant "there is no medicine". God bless you!
 
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HeshimaJameni (2 months ago) Kuna dawa = there is medicine
Hakuna dawa = there is no medicine
 
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madamegedie (2 months ago) Omg i love this song... even though im not kenyan
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t638hwl (2 months ago) Awesome
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Gzusgurl (2 months ago) I Loveeee this. She looks like one of my friends I haven't seen in over 7yrs. I Love her energy. He voice is Raw and Aweeesommmmeee.
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frenzi59 (2 months ago) OHMIGOD! i used to live in nairobi when i was a kid and i just found this song by mistake. havent hear dthis in 6 years, so many happy memories!!!!
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MariahRose100 (1 month ago) what the meaning of 'kuna dawa?', anyone plz, what the song all about?
 
still loving it
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Wagumire (1 month ago) Mariah, kuna dawa means there is medicine and in this case she trlling us that JESUS CHRIST Is the ONLY medicine to the problem that all those people are going through and i believe her. Only The Man Christ Jesus!! Bless Him!
 
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stevomwa (1 month ago) @MariahRose100
what the songs is saying is that Jesus Christ will provide cure for you. "kuna dawa" means there is cure so in terms of the songs its "Jesus Christ is the cure" hope that helps.
 
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MariahRose100 (1 month ago) thankyou
god bless
:)
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MegaNIcOLe3 (1 month ago) i love dis song...
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mummyange (1 month ago) Praise Jesus! thanks Esther.
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nat370 (2 weeks ago) I love this music!!!!

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moneyinmyDcs (2 weeks ago) this song is sayin like god medicine will heal and stuff like that. dawa means medicine. im kenyan
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Azizip17 (37 minutes ago) Thanks for posting this video. This song has a nice catchy tune & beat. The video's visuals are beautiful and are very interesting (from the standpoint of someone who is trying to learn more about African cultures).
Thanks alsoto those who provided an English summary of the words!
-an African American sister
 
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Sun, 7 February, 2010 - 10:32
Selected YouTube video viewer comments from
 (Many comments were written in Swahili, but unfortunately with the exception of the song’s lyrics that were posted, this revised comment thread is limited to selected comments that were written in English)

nashjunguz (2 years ago) Nice song

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lilquizz (2 years ago) pam this song means that Christ is the healer, and He will heal you, I love it!!

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Beyonce777 (2 years ago) man i love this song i dont know exactly wat it means but it goes back to my kenyan roots!!!

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omuyemba (2 years ago) when you keep listening to this song, the two common words are'kuna dawa' man these means 'there is medicine'and all it means is medicine is jesus and jesus is the healer.thank god gaves us medicine dude.

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xxceke82 (2 years ago) how can i find the rest of her music,she is amazing

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PrettyNizzie (1 year ago) You have rocked me with that song keep it up and sing ohters
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siasabora (1 year ago) Very Nice...passionate too.
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nyajana (1 year ago) Great stuff
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butterfly4976 (1 year ago) What does Kuna Dawa mean?

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butterfly4976 (1 year ago) I don't understand the language, but know she is praising God. I am from America and think it's amazing to see that others across the country are on fire for our Lord even with all the pain and negativity that surrounds us.

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bearcub347 (1 year ago) Kuna Dawa means, "There is medicine"

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derrickngumo (1 year ago) It Means Tha There Is Medicine To Treat The Sick And Others And The Medicine Is God

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anthonysanga (1 year ago) Hongera sana the song is very good
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ladyfree08 (1 year ago) I have watched this video million times n i can honestly say its a great 1.Every time i see it i wonna dance nonstop. she got a great voice n very talented. go gal do yah thing. peace

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lili1nsa (1 year ago) Beautiful!!

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ladyfree08 (1 year ago) kuna dawaaaaaaaaaaaa oh my God lady u can hit that pitch woh!  Good job!

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worshipper1973 (1 year ago) Hey Esther!
You rock!
Personal fav.

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aishpru (1 year ago) lov it

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danielkimaniz (1 year ago) LOVE IT!!
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jonbragi23 (1 year ago) I listen to yoy every day.
Thank you and god bless you my girl!
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sk4354 (1 year ago) i totaly love this song its great!!!
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rasjodo (1 year ago) absolutely excellent i cant believe am just hearing this song...
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brendanayeesha (1 year ago) am ugandan but i love this song
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aurguplu (1 year ago) can somebody who knows kiswahili post the lyrics in the original and with a translation please? the song is just great and it makes you want to sing along, but if you don't know the lyrics and what they mean, you just can't and half the fun gets lost that way.
thank you very much in advance

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jonbragi23 (1 year ago) Love you, and your wonderful song!

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MACWESTT (1 year ago) i remember this song came out while i was at bopardinq school and every sunday it will be slapped.

anywaz good song.pokea dawa

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DiamondSutraPress (1 year ago) Beautiful African woman!

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americanmalawian (1 year ago) amazing song my God bless you esther with your lovery voice

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KenyanChicklet (1 year ago) i love this song so much Yesu tuna kupenda

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xvzw (1 year ago) Asante rafiki for posting this video.
I love Kenyan songs.
Yesu nakupenda!
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hafidy (1 year ago) I just came back from Kenya last week and I heard this song so many times while there. Nice song.

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[writing in response to a deleted post]  coolwil2000 (1 year ago) what's messed up about that?..it's a good song and people in bars are not all evil..don't be judgmental

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Josmunrim (1 year ago) This a nice song, and thats ok too to play a song like this in bars, everyone needs Jesus we are all sinners in His eyes, you know I heard a Pastor say he got saved when he was in a bar and heard a christian song when drinking, God is everywhere in our souls all we have to do is let Him in our hearts whether in church or in a bar....Thanks Miss wahome for such a song. Kuna dawa for all

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baibegee (1 year ago) This is a very good comment Josmunrim, there are so many testimonies from pple who received Jesus in bars, in Discos only coz they heard Christian songs and God touched them! GOD IS A SPIRIT and He is everywhere and He accepts us how we are in any place, anyhow, in anyway! PLAY THEM IN DISCOS IN BARS coz that`s where the Devil is stealing and taking God`s people! AMEN!

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berrynyanya (10 months ago) Bravo!!! josmunrim i totally and completely agree. could someone pliz go and play this song near a bar at my place. many souls will receive Jesus
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djmrema (1 year ago) Very good song!

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Good27Now (11 months ago) Nice song Esther. I am Glad this song is played in Bars because is shows that Sis Wahome's voice has managed to reach/preach in places where most Preachers can dare set foot!!. Even drunkards need to hear about Jesus. Eventually they may stop drinking liquor and start drinking from the Word of God!!. Amen. Peace, express from  USA.
 

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