Top Classic Yoruba Worship Songs To Praise God

Are you obsessed with Yoruba worship songs? We understand that worshipping God in one’s indigenous language is a beautiful experience.

Especially, in a large congregation, where leading worship in Yoruba songs brings about a sense of inclusiveness and harmony that transcends human understanding.

In this post, we compiled a list of classic Yoruba songs for you to step into the atmosphere of praise and Thanksgiving and experience the glory of God. You will also find quotable lyrics and the meaning of each song in this list.

List of Yoruba Worship Songs

• Olorun To Da Awon Oke Igbani

Olorun To Da Awon Oke Igbani is an iconic sound that provokes a deep sense of gratitude and worship. It has lyrical depth, pointing to God as the creator, and only one without rival.

Here are the quotable lyrics:
“Olorun to da awon oke igbani
Eyin ni mo fi ope mi fun (x2)
Tani wo tun gbe ga o
Bi ko se Baba l’oke
Tani wo tun fi gbogbo ope mi fun
Olorun to da awon oke igbani
Eyin ni mo fi ope mi fun”

• Nigba Ti Mo Ro— Tope Alabi

Your worship can never go wrong with Tope Alabi’s Nigba Ti Mo Ro. It is a beautiful rendition that inspires us to think of the goodness of God in our lives and see how great He is.

The lyrical prowess and vocal dexterity of the singer is a unique experience you will appreciate.

• Osuba Re Re O— Evang. Akin Adebayo

If you love to sing Yoruba worship songs, then Osuba Re Re O by Akin Adebayo is a song you should have in your playlist.

Though it was first released in 1999, Osuba Re Re O is an evergreen song that has not lost its popularity among Christian worshippers to date. It is a track off the album “Great Testimony.”

The lyrics stress one fact, which is that God is worthy of our praises; though He is invisible, we experience Him through miracles, signs, and wonders that we can feel, touch and see.

• Iba (Afuye Gege)— Shola Allyson

Beyond the sonorous voice of Shola Allyson, the impressive choice of words and lyrical depth of Iba are stunning. It is a deep song of praises and heartfelt adoration that eulogises God in different ways that showcases His grandeur, strength and glory.

See these quotable lyrics from Iba:

“Afuye geegee tii ooo seegbe
jibini jibinii bii atee ileke
Kabiesi moo sebare
oba too juu gbogbo oba loo”

• Oluwa O Tobi— Tope Alabi

Oluwa O Tobi is another classic rendition in our list of Yoruba worship songs. It is a bold statement about God; He is great, and none can be compared to him. The lyrics acknowledges that He is the king over the affairs of the universe.

Here is are the lyrics to the chorus of Oluwa O Tobi:
“Oluwa I tobi,
O tobi o, o tobi o (x2)
Ko seni at le fi s’akawe re o
Oluwa o tobi.”

• Ola Le Wo Laso

Ola Le Wo Laso is an old Yoruba worship song, yet evergreen. It is a unique melody that emphasises the glory and majesty of God. Though simple, the lyrics are detailed and quite catchy:

“Ola le wo laso
Ogo li aso ileke
Iyin le gun lesin
Awamaridi olodumare”

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• Alade Ogo

Alade Ogo is a powerful yoruba praise song that commands an irresistible presence of God’s glory. The song acknowledges the God as the almighty and great king adorned in a crown of glory.

The atmosphere this song creates is usually tensed and strong that one is compelled to acknowledge the glory of His majesty in all humility.

• Osuba Re Ma Re— Peterson Okopi

The resounding message in Osuba Re Ma Re is giving God the praise, glory, honor and adoration He deserves. Of course, there are various reasons to worship God: His provision, protection and Loving kindness to mankind are sufficient enough.

• Eyin Sa Lawi Ma Ye Oun

One of the unchanging attributes of God is that He is always faithful to His promises. That is unlike man who says a thing and goes back on their words. Subsequently, our confidence in Him is that we would not be disappointed. That is what the lyrics of the song echoes in Yoruba:

“Eyin sa lawi ma ye oun
Eyin sa, la soro ma tase
Li a soro ma tase
L’awi ma ye oun”

• Oyigiyigi

Oyigiyigi remains a sleek addition to this list of Yoruba worship songs; it is a short rendition that eulogises the majesty and lordship of God. In the song, the persona wonders: how beautiful it will be for the whole world to come to this knowledge of truth, praising God for whom He is!

See the complete lyrics  of Oyigiyigi :

“Oyigiyigi olu orun
A toba jaye, eleda ohun gbogbo
Gbogbo agbaye i ba mo oriki re
Bawo ni ko ba se dun to!”

• Messiah

Messiah might be an old yoruba worship song, but that does not deny it of a worthy mention in this list. With hands lifted in absolute worship, the song dives through the messianic gift of Christ. The lyrics are full of thanks for the hope of salvation. Below are the quotable lyrics:

“Messiah, olorun wa e se o
Awa yin o logo o
Ese o Baba,”

• Eyin ni Oluwa

Eyin ni Oluwa is another powerful standout tune of praise and worship. The song attest to the supremacy and absoluteness of God.  In Yoruba tradition, the king is the ultimate ruler, and the people are subject to him. This illustration explains the message embedded in this classic song: Eyin ni oluwa, Jehovah Oba wa– You are the lord, Jehovah our king.

This practically humbles people in God’s presence, bowing down in reference to his name.

• Tali a o Ba Fi O we

This song may not contain much embellishment, but it expresses a universal truth: God cannot be compared to anyone, He is the KING of kings after which there is none else. This confession reflect on the “unequalled” God in a melodic and repeated version.

• Ese Oloore

The message in Ese Oloore is the foiled attempts of the devil over our lives. The devil, who is the enemy of our soul, always seek our shame and downfall; but God being faithful, does not give us up to the devil and his cohorts.

Complete lyrics of Ese Oloore:

“Ese e Oloore x2
E o gba satani li aye
Lati ba aye wa je!”

• Were Lo Ba Mi Se

Were Lo Ba Mi Se is another important rendition in this Yoruba worship songs list; it is an exciting song thanks God for answers to prayers. Indeed, it is a simple tune with one-verse and sweet melody. It goes thus:

“Were lo bami se e ehe e
were lo bami se
Oba ti a pe
ti n fi ina dahun, were lo bami se”

• Ko Gb’owo Ko Gba Obi

It is a popular truth that God does not ask or take anything from us in return for the good things He blesses us with. If it were the devil or man, we know everything comes at a price. It is because of this reason that this song blesses God for His faithfulness in our lives.

“Ko gb’owo ko gba obi
Ko gba nkan kan lowo mi
Oba to da mi si o
Ko gba nkan kan lowo mi se”

• Eru Olorun Ba Mi

Another worthy mention is Eru Olorun Ba Mi which connotes God as fearful and all powerful. Also, it stresses that nobody is capable of upturning what God proposes for our lives. Find the complete lyrics below:

“Eru Olorun bami
Eru Olorun bami o
Oun to ba ti pinu lokan re
Ko si eda to le da duro!”

Other Notable Old Yoruba Worship Songs

Here is the list of other notable worship songs in Yoruba:

• Oluwa Iwo Ni O Ye

• Baba E Se O Baba

• E Fi Fun Oun Lo Ni o

• Yin-in Olurapada wa

• Ogo Ola Iyin Fun Baba

• Eyin Ni Baba To To Baba

Conclusion

There is no doubt that Yoruba songs are very essential in Christian praise and worship. They are sung to showcase our gratitude and acknowledge the place of God in our lives. If you were looking for the Yoruba worship songs list, then we hope this article met your needs.

Do you know any other song apart from the ones in our list? Comment below, we will love to listen to it!

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