Sedekia passed away on January 4, 2009, while on a pilgrimage in Jerusalem. His death caused a massive outpouring of grief across East Africa, with his final studio album, Katika Ibada , seeing a significant boost in sales following his death. Release History
Fanuel Sedekia was a renowned gospel minister based in Arusha, Tanzania. Fanuel Sedekia - Jina La Yesu
He released five major albums during his lifetime, including his debut Unaweza (1998) and the widely popular Kwa Sababu ya Pendo (2001). Sedekia passed away on January 4, 2009, while
The lyrics emphasize that there is no other refuge or fortress besides Jesus. It reflects the biblical promise that whatever is asked in His name will be granted. He released five major albums during his lifetime,
The song is a powerful declaration of faith, characterizing the name of Jesus as an "unshakeable fortress" ( ngome imara or ngome yangu ).
The recurring refrain, "Jina la Yesu ni ngome yangu, nitamkapo jina hilo ngome nyingine sina" translates to "The name of Jesus is my fortress; when I mention that name, I have no other fortress".