Iba Live – The fourth Track Featuring Dasola Akinbule in Nathaniel Bassey’s “The River” Album
The third track from Nathaniel Bassey’s 2024 album The River is the live rendition of Iba, featuring the soulful vocals of Dasola Akinbule. This collaboration is a heartfelt expression of reverence and adoration for God, delivering a deeply moving worship experience.
Iba, which translates to “Honor” or “Reverence” in Yoruba, is a song that exalts the majesty and holiness of God. The lyrics, steeped in gratitude and humility, invite worshippers to bow in awe of the Creator. This live version amplifies the song’s emotional depth, making it a stirring anthem of worship.
The live setting of Iba brings an unparalleled energy and authenticity to the track. Dasola Akinbule’s vocal delivery is both powerful and tender, complementing Nathaniel Bassey’s trumpet interludes and rich baritone. The audience’s participation adds to the atmosphere, creating a communal worship experience that transcends the recording.
The arrangement features a blend of traditional African rhythms and contemporary gospel elements, showcasing Nathaniel’s mastery in bridging cultural and musical expressions of worship. From the rhythmic percussion to the harmonious choir responses, every element is designed to elevate the listener’s spirit.
As the third track, Iba Live transitions seamlessly from the anthemic Yahweh Sabaoth, bringing the album into a moment of reflective and intimate worship. Its placement highlights the versatility of The River as an album that caters to both high-energy praise and deep, contemplative adoration.
Listeners have praised Iba Live for its ability to create an atmosphere of worship that feels both personal and collective. Many have shared testimonies of renewed faith and profound encounters with God while listening to this track. The inclusion of Dasola Akinbule has also been widely lauded, with her performance adding a fresh dimension to Nathaniel’s already iconic sound.
Iba Live is a standout track that encapsulates the heart of worship. Nathaniel Bassey and Dasola Akinbule’s collaboration brings a unique and powerful dimension to this live recording, making it a memorable and impactful part of The River album.
If you haven’t yet experienced the spiritual depth of Iba Live, now is the perfect time. Let this song guide you into a place of reverence and honor for the One who deserves it all. The River continues to flow with grace and anointing, and Iba Live is a testament to its divine inspiration.
Video: Nathaniel Bassey – Iba Live ft Dasola Akinbule
Lyrics: Nathaniel Bassey – Iba Live ft Dasola Akinbule
Blessed hath thou, Son of David
Blessed hath thou, Root of Jesse
Blessed hath thou, Son of David
Blessed hath thou, Root of Jesse
You are eminently glorious
Immaculately beautiful
I can go on and on
On and on
But my words are not enough
My vocabularies will fail me
But they make me to cry out
Iba o, Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Blessed hath thou, Rock of ages
Blessed hath thou, King of heaven
Blessed hath thou, Rock of ages
Blessed hath thou, King of heaven
You are infinitely powerful
Magnificiently wonderful
I can go on and on
On and on
But my words are not enough
My vocabularies they fail me
Permit me to bring this word of praise
Iba o, Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
You tell the wind how hard to blow
You tell the rain how much to fall
You lay the pathway for the lightning
Those who are wise will worship you
You ador this life with splendor
I will walk in this light
There is no limit to your power
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Kabiesi
Ala funfun gbooo
Arogun ma sa
Arogun ma tidi
Oba to n be nibi gbogbo
Nigba gbogbo
Lojo gbogbo
Ariroala
Gbongbo idile Jesse
Atofarati bi oke
Atele bi eni teni
O ta sanmo bi eni taso
Emi ni ti n je emi ni
Gbangba leyi asooto
Okan soso ajanaku
Ti n mi’gbo kiji kiji
Ekun oko Farao
Ta la o ba fi o we
Talo le ba o dogba?
Oluwa joko
O je oba lori isan omi
Oluwa joko lori ite
Gege bi oba titi lailai
Awon orun nsoro ogo
Ofurufu fi ise re han
Ojo de ojo n fohun
Oru de, orun fi imo han
Oba to fi oro dale aye
Asoro kolu bi ogiri gbigbe
Eletilukara bi ajeere
Awon agbagba merinlelogun,
Wo n ke mimo
Wo n ke mimo si wo Oga ogo
Ohun Oluwa san ara
Ohun Oluwa fa igi Kedari ya
Ti Lebanoni ya
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
Iba oo
Iba
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