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Follow Jesus (Landa Yesu)
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Selah's 'Follow Jesus (Landa Yesu)' is a worship song that blends English with Lingala, calling people to hear God's Word and follow Jesus. The lyrics emphasize transformation, belief, and the life-giving power of Scripture, which brings light and cleansing. The bridge lists African regions, expressing a heart for the continent. The song encourages trust in God's truth and hope in His promises, making it a simple yet powerful invitation to discipleship.
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[Chant:]
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
["Bandundu People of the Bible"]
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
O Bantu o Bantu
Landa ndinga ya nzambi
Landa Yesu landa Yesu
Landa Yesu
[Translation of verse 1:]
Oh people, oh people
Let us hear the Word of the Lord
Follow Jesus, follow Jesus
Follow Jesus
[Chorus 1:]
Let your truth be told
Let our hearts receive
May we all be changed
Let us now believe
Follow Jesus
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
["Bandundu People of the Bible"]
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
Bandundu Bantu ya Bible
Ndinga ya nge - your commandments
Bonso masa - are like water
ke sukula - to our spirits
moyo ya beto - bringing life
Yo ke zenga - they are piercing
Mpimpa - through the darkness
Ke pedisa - bringing light
Na noto ya beto - to this land
[Chorus 2:]
Let your truth be told
Let our hearts rejoice
May we all be changed
Let us now believe
Follow Jesus
[Bridge:]
Nakara ti Longo
Feshi Kasongalunda
Lwungu Idiofa
Kahemba Kajijl
Bulungu ti Kikwit
Masamanimba ti Kengo
Kinshasa eh Congo
Oh Africe
[Chorus 3:]
Let your truth be told
Let our hearts rejoice
May we all be changed
Let us now believe
Blessed is the life
Built upon your word
These who find their hope
Trusting what they've heard
Follow Jesus
Follow Jesus