![]() When walking around these flowers frequently fall from the sky. The trees have been flowering like crazy lately. She is looking at him who is looking at us. Each person has a story if you have the time… and in Tanzania you always have time. Whether it be greeting a friend, stranger, neighbor or elder, Tanzanians have the tradition of time, language of love, and culture of caring. (Yes bwana yesu asifiwe is a commonly used expression as people go around the circle and greet each other) ![]() I can’t think of a better way to send people off into the world after worship then each person shaking everyone’s hand while singing and upbeat song. The most common time I have seen this exchange is after church when each member of the congregation greets each other. The Elder responds to this action and places their hand on the bowed head and says “marahaba” in response. In order to receive a blessing they bow their head and say “shikamo” to the elder. Often times when a younger individual respects and looks up to an elder they will ask for a blessing. There is a tradition of respect for elders here in Tanzania. I find it amusing when preachers use the Bwana yesu asifiwe phrase to get the congregation pumped up. It is a common Christian greeting and a good way to indicate to people that you know Kiswahili kidogo. As we as language students learn more and more of the language we are able to invest more in people and their “news”. Bwana yesu asifiwe Amen is like peace be with you and also with you in Swahili. The answer is always good, but if the person indicates that things are just “a little bit good” or simply “okay,” the other person will put all appointments aside and do their best to find out what is wrong with the person and do their best to help. Tanzanians have it engraved in their language, culture and tradition to make time for people.Īt the beginning of every conversation or interaction Tanzanians normally ask how the other person’s “news” is. Everyone is connected why not make a good impression? To further this phrase I would add Watu ni Muda: people are time. ![]() Each individual is representative of something bigger then themselves. the song calls us to accept christ as our personal savior, and he will lead us 'siku. This cuts to the core of how Tanzanians treat individuals, especially their guests. Bwana Yesu Asifiwe Newlife Ambassadors Choir Kenya Youtube 'bwana yesu asifiwe' is the lead song in the latest album by the newlife ambassadors choir nairobi. The cover page for our Kiswahili book has a phrase Mtu ni Watu: person is people. ![]() Credits Unfortunately were not authorized to show these lyrics. I worked on my ID (journalism) paper tonight. Bwana Asifiwe (GSJ16 Live) Lyric not available. use that one to try to get the congregation fired up on Easter. It reminds me of “Christ has risen” - “He has risen indeed”. They will keep repeating it until they get a response that is enthusiastic enough for them to continue. “Bwana yesu asifiwe”– “Amen” is like “peace be with you” - “and also with you” in Swahili. ![]()
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