Nkele - Music from the village of Mieze

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For more info or to help rebuild please visit https://irisglobal.org/nkele https://thesoundofusfoundation.com/ Written by Yurk Ralf Performed by Yurk Ralf and the Umessamessa Uniris Choir Nkele is the first of five songs we recorded in the village of Mieze, Mozambique. Inside a church that was nearly destroyed by a cyclone in late 2024. With only crumbling walls remaining, the villagers rebuilt a simple structure from sticks, rope, and tarps so they could continue gathering to worship. What you’re hearing was captured live in that sacred space. This song is more than a melody, it’s a cry, a prayer, and a reflection of deep faith rising from the rubble. These songs and stories are shared through a united effort between The Sound of Us Foundation and Iris Global. The Sound of Us exists to amplify voices like these. Voices that carry beauty, resilience, and hope in overlooked areas of the world. As you listen, we invite you to receive this song as a gift and to become part of the story unfolding in Mieze. --- Nkele Verse 1 Yesu hokuma Wiring Jesus stepped down from Heaven’s height Hiyeviha, hipanka pinatamu He clothed Himself in humble flesh; Oyariweeeeee, Muinzizini His first breath rose from a cattle stall; Oyariweeeeee, Upetelehemu Bethlehem cradled the Promised Light. Chorus Murimaka Unawulelani, Puiya My heart is crying out for You, O Lord; Murimaka Unawulelani, Yesu My heart is crying out for You, Lord Jesus. Bridge Nkele nkale, nkele nkale Come inside—stay, abide within. (repeat)