“Tihariho Kyokurwanisa Ekirisingura” (No Weapon Shall Prosper) | Runyankore Gospel + Ebyevugo

"Tihariho Kyokurwanisa Ekirisingura" (No Weapon Shall Prosper) is a Runyankore gospel song inspired by Isaiah 54:17. Western Uganda drums, a deep modern bass, confident rap verses and a call-and-response choir chorus come together with ebyevugo, the traditional Ankole praise poetry, declaimed over the drums. If you are facing pressure, lies or opposition today, this song is a reminder: God is your shield, and He has the final word. Style: Western Uganda gospel trap, Ankole entenga and engoma drums, 98 BPM Language: Runyankore (English meanings below) Theme: Protection, vindication, and righteousness as a gift from God Scripture: Isaiah 54:17 "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD." (Isaiah 54:17, KJV) -- LYRICS (Runyankore / English) -- [Intro: Entenga drums, choir humming, spoken] (Spoken) Bakagira ngu tindibasa... (They said I would not stand...) Kwonka ekigambo kya Ruhanga kyiryaguma kiri ekyigambo kya Ruhanga! (But the Word of God is still the Word!) [Verse 1: Rap] Borekire ekyo kurwanisa aha mugongo gwangye, kwonka nshwekyirwe, (I woke with a weapon aimed at my back, but I am covered) Entekateka ez’abarikunyanga, Ruhanga yazihindura, (The plans of those who hate me, God overturned) Ebi batekatekyire omu mwirima, Omushana gwabyoreka. (What they set in the darkness, the Light has found) [Pre-Chorus: Sung, claps and strings rising] Barekye babyombeke, barekye ba byorekyeze, (Let them form it, let them aim it) Ogwo ataaha aha entebe yashaziremu. (The One on the throne has already decided it) [Chorus: Full choir, call and response] Tihariho kyokurwanisa kirisingura! (Kirisingura!) (No weapon shall prosper!) Orurimi rwoona orurindwanisa, Ruhanga naarucwera omushango! (Naarucwera!) (Every tongue that fights me, God will judge!) Ruhanga niwe ngabo yange, ori nanye! (Ori nanye!) (God is my shield, I am secure!) [Verse 2: Rap, faster] Bakambeherera, kwonka Mukama akampagira ahamaisho, (They accused me, but the Lord stood before me) Ebishuba byabo tibihikyire, Ruhanga niwe achwa emishango. (Their false words did not add up, God is the judge) Ebi batekatekyire kundeteera akabi, Ruhanga akabihindura omugisha, (What they meant for harm, God turned into blessing) Okuhikyirirra kwangye kuruga ahari iwe, tikwa ngye. (My righteousness comes from Him, not from me) [Chorus] [Ebyevugo: Praise poetry, spoken-rapped over drums only] (Declaimed slowly, then faster. Drum accents on each line.) Ningamba Ruhanga Rugaba, Omuhangi w’ebintu byona! (I am speaking of God the Giver, Creator of all things!) Ow’amaani atariukwatwa, atarikukwatwa, atarikusingurwa! (The Mighty one who is not conquered, not seized, not defeated!) Niwe ngabo yangye, niwe kyokwerinda kyange! (He is my shield, He is my protection!) Abazigu batekatekyire ebyokurwanisa, Ruhanga atekatekyire obuhanguzi! (The enemies set weapons, God has set victory!) Ahimbisibwe! Ahimbisibwe! Ahimbisibwe Ruhanga waitu! (May He be praised! May He be praised! Praised be our God!) [Bridge: Slow, soulful, enanga and one voice] Okuhikyrira kwangye nikuruga ahari Ruhanga, (My righteousness comes from God) Tindabukoreire, bukampebwa. (It was not earned, it was given) [Final Chorus: Key change up, full choir, all drums] Tihariho kyokurwanisa Ekyirisingura! (Ekyirisingura!) Orurimi rwoona orurindwanisa, Ruhanga naarucwera omushango! Ruhanga niwe ngabo yange, ori nanye! [Outro: Drums fade, choir humming] Ekyahandiikirwe... Tikyirisingura... Ahimbisibwe Ruhanga. (It is written... It will not prevail... Praised be God.) --- About ebyevugo: Ebyevugo is the traditional praise poetry of the Banyankore of Ankole, recited with strong rhythm and praise-names. Here it is carried into a modern gospel sound to praise God as our Shield and Giver. Are you from Ankole, Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Isingiro or Kiruhura? Tell us in the comments which line you love most, and share this with someone who needs encouragement today. Like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more praise music. Music, lyrics and visuals: [YOUR NAME / MINISTRY] Contact: [EMAIL] #Runyankore #AnkoleGospel #Ebyevugo #Isaiah5417 #UgandanGospel