BAWO REIMAGINED | KU Choir

This piece was written for Kenyatta University students choir by one of the student directors, Ouma Benjah who is a music major currently undertaking Bachelor of music.
Recording Engineer: Jeyfah Aswani
Miondoko : Miguel Duncan
Shots : DRN 75 Crew

[@alphinerisa]

ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile
Bawo, Bawo, Bawo
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile
Bawo, Bawo, Bawo, Bawo (Bawo)
Eh Bawo (Bawo)
Eh Bawo (Bawo)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Ndiyabonga (Usandigcinile)
Bawo, Bawo, Bawo, Bawo (Bawo)
Eh Bawo (Bawo)
Bawo (Bawo)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile
Mmeli wami Bawo
Uhlal'uhlez'eduze kwami
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandi, usandigcinile
Mmeli wami Bawo
Uhlal'uhlez'eduze kwami
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandi, usandigcinile
Ndithi hlal'uhlez'eduze kwami (Bawo)
Bawo (Bawo)
Eh Bawo (Bawo)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile
Hlal'uhlez'eduze kwami (Bawo)
Bawo (Bawo)
Eh Bawo (Bawo)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile
Eh Mmeli wami Bawo (Bawo uhlal'uhlez'eduze kwami)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile, Usandigcinile
Ndithi Mmeli wami wena Bawo (Bawo uhlal'uhlez'eduze kwami)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile, Usandigcinile
Ndithi hlal'uhlez'eduze kwami
Eh Bawo
Bawo
Eh Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandi, usandigcinile
Ndithi hlal'uhlez'eduze kwami
Eh Bawo
Bawo
Eh Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Eh man usandigcinile wena man
Ndithi Mmeli wami Bawo (Bawo uhlal'uhlez'eduze kwami)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile, usandigcinile
Ndithi Mmeli wami wena Bawo (Bawo uhlal'uhlez'eduze kwami)
Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba
Usandigcinile, usandigcinile

[@justnaza4790]

I too 😂❤❤

[@matildajelimo]

Is there a rozie there?

[@Chid_official]

I had to come from tiktok 😅❤🎉

[@ekojarita6719]

Same!!!!! 😊

[@PreciousWaithira-ie9ym]

same 😂

[@happinesmutasa7162]

Same here😂😂

[@lilianochieng-lc9nl]

Same 😂

[@mercychellah7285]

Me too😂

[@elemawario5199]

Who else is having goosebumps

[@edithmwangala4182]

Am here feeling heaven ❤

[@alphonceokoth6381]

Present madam 👌

[@jennifermosby5813]

I love this song. I am slowly learning it.

[@nokukhanyamelembe8253]

Their pronunciation is on Point 😢❤. Love from South Africa ❤

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you 😀😊

[@sibamalindi]

Exactly what I am happiest about.

[@AnneNduta-je5bl]

Kenya 🇰🇪 making south Africa 🇿🇦 proud ❤

[@kustudentschoir]

😊😊😊

[@joaofranque3923]

Tiktok brought us here to appreciate this magnificent work 😭

[@kustudentschoir]

TikTok must be a good ambassador for us ❤️💯

[@trustingnobody628]

Tshisa Kenyans, tshisa! Niyibambile, exactly. Hamba South Africa, hamza! Khuphukani apho Kenyans. Niyibethile. Yiyo, yiyo.

[@chessettosamuel4759]

i think i need more from that lady who sang last...she has a beautiful voice..may she be blessed

[@kustudentschoir]

We are working on it 😁

[@casmiradiepena]

Traveled all the way from Tiktok, it's been refreshing here.

[@kustudentschoir]

☺️☺️☺️☺️ you are welcome

[@talentwarriors7229]

I came from your TikTok account very fast to watch this sweet melody

[@riri1718]

Kenyans are always cheering for other African countries' music. Let's all gather here now for this beauty 😊❤

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you so much Riri for this bold statement 🥹

[@tshepisomelchizedek5987]

Thank you Kenya you made us proud 🎉I am from south Africa

[@kustudentschoir]

You are welcome and we are humbled to hear that

[@Pink_PP.]

Finally Bawo done in Kenya🎉🎉❤

[@elfiemcsmith6201]

This song has been on repeat for 3 days now. I'm a Ghanaian but proud I can sing it perfectly well.

[@kustudentschoir]

Thanks Elfie.....we are glad you enjoyed it

[@sisibunmi]

I came from Tiktok to see the full video.. i love good music 💯 love ❤️ from 🇳🇬

[@kustudentschoir]

Aaawww.... Nigeria is here too❤️❤️🇰🇪🇳🇬

[@alphonceokoth6381]

Wow!!! this a version of the original South African song done by their high school students in a way that resonated with my very soul, great performance by our very own KU students. The lead vocalist's performance was so enthralling. If only they could incorporated some creative dance moves like the original, Congratulations and keep it up 🎉🎉🎉

[@kustudentschoir]

Advice well taken with thanks. Our next project shall be better 😊😊

[@vicentsagaya4784]

we must praise him in the African way.. from Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@kustudentschoir]

@@vicentsagaya4784 🤗🤗

[@irenewambuku8454]

Ivy still got that beautiful voice may you continue Mr Mutinda will be proud we all are love you

[@leavernelegolie8586]

I ran 🏃‍♂️ here from Tik Tok

[@gabrielwekesa8575]

I sold my phone to get money and watch KU Choir all day on my sold phone

[@justnaza4790]

😂😂

[@tondetanditonny802]

Woow .. after the one by Samthng Soweto and the Soweto Choir .. this could be my second best version its really good ..between this one and The Unveiled one .. to me these 3 could be the best versions of Bawo

[@kustudentschoir]

We are honoured ❤️

[@ChibesaNkole]

I love this song like no mans bussiness❤❤❤❤🎉

[@kustudentschoir]

☺️☺️☺️☺️💕

[@Damiancalvin63]

I never knew @Aunty Natasha💃 could sing

[@ConstanceTembani]

Beautiful from South Africa

[@kustudentschoir]

☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@djiboualegble5716]

I never stopped listening to to this song…. In every version. GOD BLESS YA’ll

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you

[@petermuuo4510]

Wow! 🎉🇰🇪

[@khanyi_zulu]

Aww my Kenyan brothers and sisters 🇰🇪😭❤️✨ this is so beautiful! Even the pronunciation is on point!👌🏾
Sending love from South Africa. 🇿🇦

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you so much 😊👍

[@LuyoloDhlamini]

M South african but i was reminded that i'm whole African but this group . Love me Kenyan brothers and Sisters.

[@kustudentschoir]

Thanks Dhlamini🇰🇪🇿🇦❤️

[@ernestkibet9794]

From Gram to here😭
The lead singer🤧❤️

[@ruthnjoroge2813]

I had no idea its kenyans singing until i saw KU. Beautiful.❤

[@kustudentschoir]

Kenya to the world 🌎🇰🇪

[@mitchelmulenga4086]

I came running from TikTok 😂❤
Beautiful melody 🤍🙏🏽

[@alfredkobe2612]

My TikTok merchants let's gather here 😂 so they really exist

[@kustudentschoir]

We love you guys ❣️

[@mcmuya]

❤Aunty has a golden and powerful vocal ✨️ 💛 👌

[@LuyoloDhlamini]

Thank you my frllow dfricand i love you so much

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you too

[@aikenswafula]

Wenye tumetika tiktok mko wapii😅❤❤❤😊

[@maxthomson3411]

Song which awakens the spirit of a lost child thanks for delivering ❤️

[@kustudentschoir]

Welcome

[@elukefaith2298]

Sopranos was lit😢❤

[@moises5102]

Essa musica transmite muita força...

[@tshepisomelchizedek5987]

Here from tik tok 🎉🎉❤❤

[@kustudentschoir]

Welcome to this family

[@AbigaelKatuku]

I've listened to this song for manytimes❤

[@steynchernakshy1452]

Nimekuja mbio from TikTok 😂,,,,nice work right here🥰😇

[@S.O.O_traveler]

Kumbe am alone. I like the swahili version

[@Valary-ot2rp]

Same😊😊

[@blessingabibo122]

Am crying ….. but can’t understand why
But God I thank you for keep protecting I nd my household ….🙏🙏🙏🙏
Much love from NIGERIA ❤

[@kustudentschoir]

Thanks Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@Davyied1]

My country men & women, my country, our heritage... Simply Spectacular!!!

[@kustudentschoir]

Asante Sana🇰🇪🌎❤️

[@EMILIAJOSEPH-226]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenaxelleahouansou6098]

from tiktok to here

[@kustudentschoir]

Welcome to this family ☺️

[@danielkiendi1958]

Can't have enough of "mveli wami Bawo" part, ❤❤

[@kustudentschoir]

❤️💯

[@samdollar9835]

Great 👍🏾! God bless y’all!

[@kustudentschoir]

@@samdollar9835 amen

[@anzellepretorius7283]

I came here from TikTok, it's so beautiful ❤

[@kustudentschoir]

Welcome to this family ☺️

[@kayebyatt3855]

This song touches my soul...sooo beautiful. Thank you❤❤❤❤

[@kustudentschoir]

You are welcome

[@user-sj3hd7fj2i]

This is so outrageous,, gorgeous ku choir❤❤

[@bridgitsweeney5425]

The solo ate 💋🥹

[@angelchimuka]

These vocals are completely out of this world 🙉🔥💯

[@nicahm7643]

Wow this is nice, thanks Kenya. Love you from South Africa ❤❤

[@promisewinnie2381]

The unveiled still the best ! 😊

[@nathanlufwino1299]

Masterpiece 💯 watching from Zambia

[@kustudentschoir]

Asante sana

[@peternjoroge9421]

Msiseme hamjaona auntie Natasha😂❤

[@kustudentschoir]

😅😅😅

[@christiandanielbelong4652]

Tiktok nous a permis de découvrir cette reprise magnifique 😍

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you and welcome to this family

[@WinnieBella-od7oo]

Have come from tiktok much love guys ❤❤❤

[@SurprisedCorgiPuppy-ci7pw]

ivy i see ur making Makueni girls proud🥰

[@kustudentschoir]

❤️

[@miguelmiggyruben8690]

You guys are awesome and you’re really using the gorgeous voices that has been given to you by God ❤️❤️🙏🏿

[@kustudentschoir]

☺️☺️☺️

[@samuelmoono1153]

Wow 💯🌍🤝

[@amwairichard6664]

The blend of voices are majestic .. heavenly ❤

[@meshackkisongochi]

I am having goosebumps listening to this song.
Ndikhokhele Bawo 🙏

[@chos2515]

Thank you for the swahili part I was happy to be able to hear a familiar language in this beautiful song 🎉

[@kustudentschoir]

Karibu

[@lawabidingcitizen73]

This is beautiful on so many levels. The base is a warm blanket.

[@suemulwa9441]

So beautiful...🎉

[@donoyster5309]

Everybody smashed it high tones and low tones, who was on the solo, that was good 🇬🇧

[@kustudentschoir]

Thanks 👍

[@prince_georges]

@Oumabenja🎉🎉🎉 sweet harmonies that carries you to the other world 😅😂❤

[@kustudentschoir]

That's true 😊

[@lovietalasha7101]

I love you from Malawi❤

[@princessagy1552]

Kazi safi, Bawo❤, hongera

[@lewisgitonga3654]

Nimetumwa na aunty tasha😂❤️

[@kustudentschoir]

Karibu😂😂👌

[@carolinemuni4976]

Best rendition ever. Proud ancestor of this mighty choir

[@kustudentschoir]

Always welcome to join us anytime 😊🙂

[@graceakinyiotieno9386]

Beautiful rendition. Thanks for the Swahili version

[@kustudentschoir]

Thanks for listening

[@sithembisangwenya7032]

Siyabonga kakhulu

[@kustudentschoir]

Welcome 🤗

[@user-ef1rf3rt4y]

I love the way you guys song❤❤

[@D.Antony]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful!

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you so much!

[@EnitaTiki]

I had to come from tiktok

[@user-jw2cw7fm2f]

Of course,I had to come here from Tiktok🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@TamiraAtenya]

Had to see this from tiktok exclusively Aunty Natasha😅😅😂

[@user-tl9ox3pb6x]

Lovely

[@jeffreykasena8218]

Big ups tasha❤

[@user-ys8rq2jv4k]

Wow so amazing the voices thumps up

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you 😊

[@edimoannie9723]

Wow

[@FELISTAWanjiku-yw2xi]

Tiktok was not enough I had to watch the full vedio

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you 😌

[@MalindaIsaaksRadebe]

Beautiful guys❤❤👏👏👏

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you so much 😀

[@brainpower2019]

This is the best of all the time 👏👏👏this is a perfect masterpiece ✌️

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@leilaomar3598]

From TikTok you guys have an Angelic voices ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@letsdiscussecz56]

From TikTok as well 😅 🔥🥰

[@ofentsekgama3519]

This is beautiful!!!!

[@mapalotembo4918]

Absolutely beautiful

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cecilmadzivanyika3815]

Oh wow oh wow oh wow. Out of this world. Heavenly. Angelic.

[@user-jx9jr3db9d]

Maverlous song

[@MightyOlerile]

Came running from TikTok just to see the full version

[@kustudentschoir]

💯❤️

[@gafriendship]

I am so in love with the sound and power of their voices ❤️ my spirit is at peace just listen.

[@kustudentschoir]

Be blessed 😇🙏

[@ndinelaolukileni3035]

Amazing you guys, this is beautiful, I would say people are really talented out there mehn👏❤️

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you 😊

[@akahomenglory8105]

Too awesome

[@user-oh5ry4fy8h]

I it wasn't for tiktok I wouldn't be here. Beautiful version. 😅

[@kustudentschoir]

❤️

[@wanjikuthewriter]

I came here directly from tiktok.... A very wonderful rendition this one. Now I miss being in choir

[@kustudentschoir]

Thank you

[@sauloleteipa5325]

Great work Dr Ouma Benja and the choir!

[@kustudentschoir]

Thanks for listening

[@valentinemuga1302]

♥♥♥♥♥♥ proud of this