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The blood of Jesus: A gospel song of hope and redemption. (Translated Lyrics from Hon. Judith Babirye)

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 In honor of Hon. Judith Babirye, Uganda's renowned Queen of Gospel Music. The freedom I've received was bought with blood, The hospitality I've received was made possible by blood, The price of life was paid in blood, The blood of Jesus, sufficient for me. When He died in shame, I saw mercy, The Son of God showed me love. The blood He poured out was precious, Washing and cleansing away every scar. The blood of Jesus is all I need, It washes away every scar. I'll dip my clothes in His blood, I will not fear when He calls my name. When He said, 'It is finished,' I survived the grave. When He said, 'Forgive them,' I received mercy. In His pain, He spoke for me because He loved me. He called out His Father to strengthen Him, so that I might live. The blood of Jesus is all I need, It washes away every scar. I'll dip my clothes in His blood, I will not fear when He calls my name. It’s enough when the grave is open, It’s enough when hope seems lost. Call o

Whose Child?: African Traditional Music.

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Honoring the Duo Behind 'Omwana Wani': Umar Mwange and Jackie Babirye's Musical Excellence Umar Mwanje: "If I pack clothes in a suitcase, does it mean they belong to the suitcase? Or if I store clothes in a wardrobe, does it mean they belong to the wardrobe? If I pour water into a tank, does it mean it belongs to the tank? Similarly, if I have a child with you, does it mean the child belongs to you? You women are like suitcases where we keep our children. The moment you give birth, the child belongs to the man. When dropped on the ground, the first name the child pronounces is 'daddy'." Jackie Babirye: "You men have a lot of nerve! Do you know the labor pain I felt when giving birth? You think the child belongs to the man? Have you ever carried a pregnancy for nine months? Have you ever experienced a man dying in labor? The child belongs to the woman! Pronouncing 'daddy' is just childish talk. When the child grows up and gets scared, they shou