Fanuel Sedekia - Jina La Yesu May 2026

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

He rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, forming the band Evangelism-Through-Music (ETM) and leading worship at his local church. 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

"Jina La Yesu" (The Name of Jesus) is one of the most iconic Swahili gospel songs by the late Tanzanian minister . Released as part of his influential body of work, the song has become a staple in East African worship, celebrated for its message of divine protection and the power found in the name of Jesus. Song Overview and Theme He released five major albums during his lifetime,

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".