Naomi Wachira - African Girl [Official Music Video - HD]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Director, Cinematographer and Editor: Miriam Agwai - videogirlandoth...
Music & Lyrics: Naomi Wachira (ASCAP) - naomiwachira.com
Photo Credit: Eratosthenes Fackenthall - eratosthenes.me/
Meg Stacker - megstacker.com
"African Girl" is about embracing all of who you are... your past, your present, your future... being proud of your heritage, your family and community because they influence who you become. It's about having a vision for your life that chooses to overcome adversity with grace and dignity, while building up those around you.
Lyrics
See I’ve been walking down this road
for about 35 years now, and I can tell you, it's been one hell of a ride
And I've been carrying my father's words that he said to me
learn to be wise, walk with integrity and be honest
and I can hear my grandma say, child I've got nothing to give you
but may God be with you, in that distant land
I am an African girl, well I know where I'm coming from
And I know who I want to be
I am trying to defying everything they said of us
we who have chocolate skin
In the back of my mind all I can hear ooh ooh are voices
of those who are here and those who've already gone
And I can hear them whispering, mwari witu,
when you go their land, please represent us well
and I can hear my grandma say, child I've got nothing to give you
but may God be with you, in that distant land
I am an African girl, and I know where I'm coming from
And I know who I want to be
I am trying to defying everything they said of us
we who have chocolate skin x2
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing oooohhh
Ngai, wa Ibrahamu, ithe witu, udirikane
tondu wa thakame ya murugwo, udirikane, udirikane
ndeithagia maundu makwa mothe, ndikamachonorithie, udirikane
ndeithagia maundu makwa mothe, ndikamachonorithie, udirikane
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing
I am an African girl, and I know where I'm coming from
And I know who I want to be
Words & Music by © Naomi Wachira (Doreli Music), ASCAP 2012
I'm so incredibly thankful for all the encouraging comments and so glad that this song has meant so much to so many... blessings and peace. Naomi
6 years down the road is still so amazing and i wish i know how to support in a little way, we make African neckpieces and we could make you a Bespoke piece just for you. this song touches more than the bone
6 years later , 22 years now, feeling woman enough this song has the same effect ; Still makes perfect sense ❤❤❤
@@SPERIC-bx3dp I'm so glad to read that this song still offers life ❤❤❤
@@habibagicheru5615 ❤❤❤
Deep love from france Naomie!Been loving on this & spreading it around the globe..
Discovering this song 6 years after its release and proving that true art never gets old. Ayeeeh!
I found it in some Kenyan indie playlist that is ❤❤
@@lydiahwachira64 Eh, please please share that link! :)
Totally.. I get introduced to it 7 years later
@@lifeistpoet3994 as they say: never too late! :)
It's a beautiful song and Naomi is amazing .
Who is here with me 2020 I just loved this song. ♥️♥️🤗
This song definitely deserves more views than this.
2024....this songs still amazing !!
My sweetheart is Kisii. I have met her family and been to the village. Africans are awesome!! Don't give in to the western corruption that's destroying us!
This song, in my opinion, is very consoling for all the homesick African women who end up traveling to different nations in an attempt to improve their own and occasionally their families situations. Thank You Naomi Wachira🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You're welcome!
Thank you so much Yvonne! The kikuyu part is a simple prayer that I don't become an embarrassment to my family and asking God to remember me while I'm in a foreign land.
Beautiful. X
I am leaving my home country in a few months for a foreign one. I will be sure to make a clip with this song and make sure I capture that bit.
@@3233kare wishing you all the blessings as you start your new journey. May you thrive and flourish and make your ancestors proud ❤️
My former Geography teacher once played this song before we began with class, never been prouder of being African!!! 🔥🔥🔥
At the end of time Africa will be first again. This song will go platinum . Naomi, you got my vote. One love African Queen.
This Song still hit different in this 2025 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Wow. I'm writing a story about an African girl( myself) and I just googled " African girl" and was led to this amazing song! How come I had never heard this before! It's so inspiring. I am also an African girl in a distant land. Thank you for this. I feel so represented❤
Perfect song.
I can hear it 100 times a day.
Moving poem.
The thrilling.
And thank you.
I LOVE U
i don't know why people did not like this song.....this pure talent cause you found the way sing your origin, your family, your love.....who would be able to sing theirs better..... love this soung since the first time i heard it in the Mauritian radios..keep going.
Now this is what true talent looks like! You can tell this beautiful girl is not even singing from her heart or mind but rather from the deepest confines of her soul! You make so many other famous musicians in the 254 seem like they make alot of noise! It is April 2017 & l just found you! Can't believe sijawai kusikia...l would place u in the category of the likes of Tracy Chapman, India Arie & Lauryn Hill, just to mention but a few in regards to talent! You are very rare, raw & inspirational! Rathimwo mwari wa Ithe witu!!
I swear I'm crying. Oh my Lord! Why didn't I find you sooner?
Wow, thank you :-). Feeling blessed
+Koi Kimani so much appreciated. Thank you!!!
She is so amazing. I listened to this song for the 1st time about 18 months ago, while living in Kenya. Some months after that I was listening to this song again and received a random alert about music in Kenya: she "was there 2 days ago". I couldn't believe I missed her show. She is amazing.
Yea she is amazing :)
Je
I'm also wondering how im hearing this for the first time in 2018.
She is AMAZING!!
Girlllll, I'm brazilian and I have never listened something like that... you are wonderful and your voice is magnific. I have listened all of your songs. Congratulations, congratulations.
Oi, eu sou do Brasil tbm, se vc gostou da Naomi então vc vai adorar Bia Ferreira (ela é br)
Still here in 2023! #timelessmusic
Thanks for still listening after all these years! It means so much to me.
Listening to this song in 2023.It's🔥🔥🔥💯
Pure poetry. Forgot about this song ❤️.
A real African Girl ,so sweet
When we talk of supporting our own ..this should be taken worldwide.. incomparable talents from our mother land ...we are called to impact the world
11yrs later..this song is still powerful....
The African part of this song make me tears..they way you sing is so wonderful and very special...don't know how to say but I am so touch with this song....God Bless You Naomi..thank you for share with us.... Such a wonderful song from a wonderful women...
The fact that I just found out that this song is from nine years ago is incredible.
I am a St. Michelle Wine Club member and was just alerted to your concert 2/1. at the winery in Woodenville, WA. Linked to your TH-cam song........beautiful and will "pass the word". Looking forward to hearing more at your concert here. Thanks for sharing your beautiful voice.
Marty! Thank you so much! Make sure you say hello! Naomi
Good job African child.
This is such a Beautiful song. It should have over a hundred million views True statement
This song is just underrated🥺🥺🥺
Amazing. KENYA to the world 🌎
🎉 awesome mk 🎉listen to..
WE PEOPLE LIKE THIS IN MAMAs.
Naomi, you are a true talented african girl =]] When I watch this video at first time, I can't hold my tears at the part you sing in your language (even I can't understand the meaning), because you made it with your heart and a bright mind, simply connected in a inspirational lyrics.
I hope you never stop to write and sing songs like this, "I'm a woman" and "Africa (Rise)"
Thank you so much for your words, and likewise, you brought me to tears with your words. Blessings to you.
Oh my world! >u<
I'm so honored with your attention! This time you dedicate responding us is something that doesn't come back, so it is a precious gift! Never miss your simplicity, because this is something very rare to find
Proud Kenyan girl here🥰🥰🥰
How am I just hearing this? This is 24k Gold
Im asian and I freaking Love LOVE this!!
8years later and it's still my favorite ❤❤
Absolutely beautiful...I'm proud to be Kenyan.
If you have a chance to catch this lady in concert, do not hesitate. She puts on a very good and intimate show. Well worth entry fee and your time. Hopefully Naomi can share her upcoming schedule with you all. Caught her at St Michelle Winery a few weeks back.....great show and very moving!!!
Thank you so much Marty! I appreciate the kind words :) Hope to see you around Seattle!
Naomi, where/when is your next concert in Seattle area? As well as other locals in the States? Would like to alert others to your schedule. Do you have a posted schedule?
Marty McGowan Hi Marty! Yes. if you go to my website.. www.naomiwachira.com ... the shows are listed there. My album release is actually this Friday 3/14 at Columbia City Theater! Thank you :)
6 years is not late 😍😍😍☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿 :
woaaah! I'm getting to know Naomi today.... Where have you been? This right here is MUSIC, BLISS! I will play this song everyday in my house... my daughter will learn this song word by word, even if she's gonna be in her generation. Bless.
Thank you
This song is very inspiring for all African girls in diaspora
Thank you again
Who is cutting the onions?I swear this is the sweetest sing I've heard in such a long time.
I've come across such beautiful songs during this quarantine
Thank you for this song.
I too shed tears while listening to this because I have a parent from Nigeria and have never been nor do i know the language but I am an african girl. This song was beautiful
Naomi you must be the famous african girl ... i love you feeling...yoi sing from youre heart you r the best..... thank you for all youre music ....i can't stop listing to you....thanks girl
So im in India and because of missing home i somehow stumbled on your music and im like OMG you are amazing!!! Wish i found u befor......i have your track on repeat even the tz, Ng and malawians that im staying with know ur music because its all i play.....im blessed
One of the best Songs!! Love to africa❤
What a lovely voice from the heart of Africa.
Thanks for your smiles and feelings.
One can only feel happy and cry of joy.
Thank you Wachira
Beautiful song! Blessings from the Creator!
Pure bliss
I am an African girl! Well I know where I'm coming from, and I know who I wanna be!
My end of year mantra! Thank you Naomi! Beautiful!
Still hard to believe that this is our own, your voice are next to none
Grows better with time like fine wine❤🔥
I got it by chance and loved it instantly though I am not a girl but African boy
OMG!!!where have I been???? 2013? I've only just found this. I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
This song makes me cry as I remember vividly my grandma's words of encouragement , advice and blessings and my father's tears right before I left Africa. Hope I made them proud with everything I have achieved in 10 years. Thanks girl
TIMELESS SONG. JUST DISCOVERD THIS IN 2022!
Why am I discovering this now? So beautiful. It takes me back home!
This song make me feel soooo special with my beautiful chocolate skin 🥰☺️ thank you sis
i bought the album proudly....am a big fan Naomi!!!!
You are a miracle, African girl Naomi!
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 THIS SONG MADE MY EYES WATER A BIT!
this is what we call original music, keep it up sister, may the lord continue to give you more revelation for more uplifting songs
Can't believe it's 8 years ago 😩😩🔥 still fresh still lovely ❤️🔥😊
I am listening to this song for the first time in 2019. It's so cool...ain't no girl but i'd recomend it to any African girl...you are queens. Just up the values that represents you. Big up Naomi. This the music Kenya should promote.
Baraka tele, Haba Haba & Biashara for you! and for all the strong & beautiful african chocolate women out there! thank you for spreading this words of wisdom! African girls are the people that diserve all the media attention! big up girls! love from Spain!
You are an incredible musician, and while I can't relate to the struggle your culture has been through, we all go through horror, and it's important to stand together as a whole. I'm so glad I discovered you through the Verity ads.
Love love this song. Proud African Gal xx
Oooupty m touched btf song, lv the style, May God be with you African Girl
Its been One year but i still come back to watch this on a regular basis
Naomi please keep on singing....stay in your lane!
You represent....you are truly blessed!! Awesome music...message!!
Sing...sing sing sing!!
I will Adyzho... and thank you for the kind words.
why is Naomi not all over local tv channels?? This is amazing
true definition of pure talent.you really define Africa with your raw lovely good voice.
its so humbling and nice to hear.mmmmh I love you.
m from south Africa
and I love you
+Noxolo Ncanana ivosho Thank you so much!!!!
This brought me to tears. What an honor for your motherland Naomi.
Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!
Thank you!!!!
You have such a lovely voice! And it's so relatable to all the african girls out there who think they can't achieve anything. I love you simple because you speak of the truth.
Thank you Jamie... I so deeply appreciate your words :)
My My....beautiful voice... beautiful African girl...beautiful soul...wish I'd heard you before ...I'm officially hooked to your stuff!
Well your grandma will be proud weather she he is with us or gone on.That big joyous smile transcends all. Cngrudulations!
beautiful song. beautiful voice. beautiful soul. beautiful African woman. I'm am touch by the words of this song. thank you so much
God Bless you Naomi....I am from Indonesia but I really love this song.... Your voice so wonderful and feel so touch listening this song... Thank you... Listening this music every hour....
This is the first day I've seen and heard you. It's a good day
2021 and it's still doing the things 🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful Beautiful music!!! I surely won't get enough!
My oh my! Now I cant do any work just listening to this over and over and over again.....
Beautiful, Naomi!
Every morning before I get down to work I play this song. Thanks Naomi for this beautiful therapy
David Njihia That's so awesome David!
Proud Kenyan Kikuyu Diaspora xoxo
As soon as I heard this song I went on iTunes and bought it! This Artist is destined for greatness, and she is someone who won't forget where she's from once she gets to the top charts.This song was just amazing, and I can't wait to see what else she comes up with!
I am African Girl!!!
This girl is the future i wanna live in for real. So naturally beautiful & talented... I love everything abt this video :)
This song relates to me, even though I'm of Haitian and Cuban descent. Even though Haitian and Cuban music is good, but African music really touches my soul. I'm African at heart.
How did i just discover such a beautiful artist NOW!!! Your voice is amazing and the message means alot to me!! Be blessed and please come and perform back home...throw a concert!
Woooow this girl just speaks to my soul Am an African girl and am proud
Heard this too late. I can't get enough!
Naomi wachira, when you'll come to my country ?all my brasil must to hear you, to know you !!!you're well come !God bless you !I Love you !
Oh MY GOD....I'm so happy I've found you Naomi!your music is beautiful!
My great African woman!
I heard this song from my neighbor very beautiful, so I searched for it and finally
It is soo beautiful
😍😍
Great song. God bless as you continue representing.
Thank you Moses!