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Esengo
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
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Selah's song "Esengo" is a Lingala-language gospel piece that contrasts the joy of those who believe in Jesus with the sorrow of those who reject Him. The repeated phrase "esengo mingi" (great joy) celebrates the happiness found in faith, while "mawa mingi" (great sorrow) reflects the grief of unbelief. The lyrics also include a plea to serve Jesus and a gentle journey toward heaven, expressed through the phrase "tu kwenda na nzila zulu" (we go on the heavenly road). The song carries a simple, worshipful tone, encouraging believers to rejoice in their salvation and remain faithful.
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Esengo, esengo, esengo mingi [repeat]
Esengo, esengo, esengo mingi [repeat]
Ezali na ba oyo ba ndimi Yesu
Ezali na ba oyo ba ndimi Yesu
Mawa, mawa, mawa mingi
Mawa, mawa, mawa mingi
Ezali na ba oyo ba boyi Yesu
Ezali na ba oyo ba boyi Yesu
Longwa, longwa, longwa Santana
Longwa, longwa, longwa Santana
Na lingi ko salela Yo, Yesu Masia
Na lingi ko salela Yo, Yesu Masia
Mumalembe, mumalembe, tu kwenda na
Mumalembe, mumalembe, tu kwenda na
Malembe, malembe tu kwenda na nzila zulu
Tu kwenda na