Redfourth Chorus (Upper Hill School Choir) - Ananijali (Cover)

When Filah Philip Tuju started the Redfourth Chorus, his vision was that the choir will bring together people across the world through real stories. One of the songs he has always loved and thought of covering was #Ananijali by Andy Mburu. The song to him always carried a sincerity that he interpreted was a young man's total supplication to God.
When Andy Mburu gave permission for Redfourth Chorus to cover the song, Filah needed to know the real inspiration behind the song. This was Andy Mburu's honest answer.
"Well..the truth is, there is no story behind the song. At least not while I was writing it.
If you ask around most people will tell you that it's was written and sung by this amazing guy who just having lost his dear wife (who died 3 months after their wedding day), jumped into the studio and put pen to paper and this amazing song was recorded.
It isn't so. And I try and clarify this every chance I get. See, years ago, in 2005 to be precise, I was fooling around with a guitar while in uni and this chord progression kept hitting me. So one day I decided I'm gonna put some lyrics to it. And I did. But never had I had lyrics 'given' to me that way. I'm a song writer, yes, (and I know the process of song writing...have even attended college in Sydney Australia to sharpen this gift) but this one just happened. I started writing and the song was done in 15 minutes.
So over the years I'd play it every so often in different settings. Thing is I couldn't afford studio time back then. But just after my fiance and I got married in Sept 09, I went into the studio and recorded it. She'd just gotten a good job 2 weeks before our wedding day. So we finally could afford to record. That's how we spent the first 15K of that salary.
Long story short, Priscilla , my wife, passed away on Dec 4th 2009. She was hit by a truck outside the Junction mall. Died an hour later in hospital. We'd been married for 90days. The song was played for the first time at her funeral. She's the one who made sure that I put it out there.
Before her death, it was a nice song that I would sing to hopefully encourage others. But when she died, the song had to become flesh in my life. The song was going viral yet I couldnt stand it myself. Infact it took me a while to listen to it from start to finish.
It probably explains why I have never done a video. Usanii (becoming a recognized artist) opened up for me at a time when all I wanted to do was grieve privately."
He finishes by saying,
"I think in life's toughest seasons, we sing truth to instruct and remind our hearts what only our mind know to be true...cause we don't feel that truth. I think that's what this song is about."
Andy has since remarried to his wife Bella Mburu and is father two amazing Children.
The song is covered by Redfourth Chorus #UpperHillSchoolChoir feat Natena and Filah Philip Tuju. Anchor Voices include Amani Africa Kazungu Eddie Muziki Wairicu Nyambura Maina
Permission to cover the song was graciously given by Andy Mburu
Redfourth Chorus claims no payment or copyright to this song.
Arranged by: Philip 'Filah' Tuju
Recorded and mixed : by Philip ‘Filah’ Tuju a FOUR RED MUSIC LABEL
Filmed at: Redfourth Academy of MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA
Edited by: Filah Philip Tuju
Shot by: Filah Tuju and Ted Gem

[@jemimahnjoroge1322]

If you are still listening to this song in 2020 let me see those likes.

[@Andalia038]

Looking back it was an awesome experience recording this!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@morinereno1546]

I am a Tanzanian and for sure siwezi kulala bila kusikiliza your music.. I love your music sana.. Mungu awabariki sana..

[@maggiegitau2379]

God bless you Filah for the good work. this is the kind of music that heals our souls.

[@toilivicky8505]

I became am addict of their voices

[@MissGiggles72]

On repeat in 2020 🔥🔥 God is love 💕💕

[@jemimahnjoroge1322]

Those voices from these handsome guys are just heavenly 😍😍😍😍😍

[@joycecauri5467]

Philip Tuju you are AWESOME!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO: YOU SHALL REAP AN AWESOME Reward. God bless!!

[@RedfourthTV]

Thanks so much

[@valentinemuga1302]

Its 2020 and this song blessing me in a way I can not even explain. God cares about me and He loves me I will not drown in my fears and pains at all.

[@mutigamcanthony1755]

I wish I knew swahili. I would enjoy that song so much. Lakini Bwana ananijali

[@lizmwaura6824]

True he really cares

[@MissGiggles72]

😂😂 you almost got me there

[@MissGiggles72]

Our God is awesome 🙌

[@carolinekioko3860]

Ghaiiiii...my ears are blessed

[@angelagitahi2591]

This has been the song...my song since highschool and you have not disappointed... Good job guys.

[@daizykoske2661]

2022 am still here this song blesses me thank you

[@thekenyananonymous]

I read the entire story and felt more inspired by this song...kweli Ananijali

[@bobomathii]

love every bit

[@marizavargas9954]

Amina

[@qatoi6943]

Mutoriah hapo the Pianist. Watu hutoka mbali kweli

[@mbogobunyi]

Very very nice.... was a beautiful song before and this cover does it justice pia - a reminder that He watches over us always

[@rahabgichere6151]

Awesomeness You have done the song justice God truly cares for us

[@vivianfanta9395]

ooooooh i love this song!!!! very uplifting in times of despair. Kweli Yesu ni mwema kila siku. Great Job GUYS!!!

[@littlehands_crochet]

It's 2023 and am still listening to this song ❤

[@monicanaibei214]

Wonderful. Given that the song was born out of great personal tragedy and grief, it's amazing that it resonates with many people. Andy i hope you are proud...

[@eabsaloms]

Actually, the first time Andy did sing that song was back in Campus during a christian Fellowship meeting, a couple of years before Priscilla's painful death. all in all, the song has been a blessing to many of us in many ways.

[@gilbertkahuria2970]

I love you and your music

[@gilbertkahuria2970]

🎉❤

[@eabsaloms]

Andy Went deep with this song. Thanks Filah for doing the cover

[@maureenchep6246]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@evamideva990]

I still love this song.. So many years later

[@lucykariuki1830]

i love accapela and whenever am doing my jogging it gives me that power....especially that nyashiski song. keep up guys

[@kidjo2020]

The guy in dreads...... HI :-)

[@shikokarani7311]

Faith Njoki 0:17 wuuuuuiiii killer

[@kidjo2020]

you know....

[@tash-unscripted]

His name is Lewel Mureithii

[@winnieshay1766]

@@tash-unscripted 😂😂0.25 wote hunichanganya nipee majina I follow them🙈

[@charliedexinn7546]

Kelvin Ryan..

[@dianakemunto3821]

You're a blessing indeed

[@tonymbogo6359]

Good music,God bless,you..long live you inline with God's will.

[@pm5700]

Listening in 2021....melodious voices of these fine young lads. Kudos

[@sallynyamweya2565]

I love ❤️ it. Bravo Red forth. Keep feeding us more we love ❤️ guys.

[@stellamuhia973]

Another one, nice piece there. Ryan Ngure, you going places dearest

[@muthoniisrael2697]

Mungu yupi huyo ambae munasema mnamtegemea na here I masikioni mwa mawanaume .....agents

[@kibetehud9305]

All of you guys are doing great work.I've been playing this song all day.

[@ndavijuliet1701]

wow...so nice! Cant stop replaying it,,,big up

[@k_alvin_l]

So lovely

[@fw9682]

Amazing🔥🔥😍...My heart is overflowing

[@tendaiMahachi-zn7ul]

Wish I could know their names each❤

[@shizmell6051]

Eeeeeeiiiish 🙆🙆🙆🙆❤❤❤❤blessings on blessings

[@mwikalipatience2133]

Aweeeesome job

[@mercythuranira1195]

Never disappoints. Love it!!

[@user-vm5xl3zo1p]

I'm gonna start this

[@humphreyajuoga8996]

This used to be my song way back when I was a religious sheep it still sounds fresh even as an Atheist now,the boys sure poured their heart to an illusion that is God.

[@immaculatetendwa7179]

wow i just like these boys upper kipenzi

[@shikoanne8795]

sooo sweet ...i just lov it😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@glorykarani4130]

amazing voices......i love it.

[@RebeccabeckyMwangi]

looooove it!!

[@too.collins]

Love it.. Truly.

[@mwihakimargret4704]

This is such a blessing ❤️

[@kamwele]

Goosebumps :)

[@ndukukitenge]

Love it!!

[@catherineanyango4739]

Ryan Ngureh i see you...keep it up! beautiful song!

[@linnahakinyi1026]

Awesome 😍😍😍

[@blandinanthenya952]

makes me wanna join and just singgggggg

[@gracekamau4021]

such a blessing song

[@yvonnemusimbi2014]

Absolutely amazing😗👏👏

[@terryprudence4257]

Awesome voices... I love it

[@susanmusyimi2159]

amazing!!!

[@sheshirene600]

i love it

[@wanjiruthoithi5047]

Love it!

[@hudamakini1912]

Filah Philip Tuju this is sooooo inspiring... please keep it going. I think it could be one of the greatest exports of our country. Keep up the good work. Proudly Kenyan. I would buy the album :-)

[@mkizungu]

Auuuwiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Goosebumps gallore!! Eeeish.....too fresh!

[@mutetimunyambu]

This is really awesome!

[@ngurepauline4451]

wow 😊 so beautifully done. Thumbs up

[@markpapino7964]

Touching story there

[@adlinesamba9528]

May God bless this beautiful voices.....

[@Jessica.nzilani]

awesome song blessings

[@IZTHEBEATZ]

too great

[@sallynakio5491]

Great song🙌 we're waiting for the audio

[@dellaakumu5188]

Loving this rendition in 2022

[@sheilakabachia7594]

You guys are amazing...

[@keishanthigah1049]

The melody🔥🔥so lovely🥰💓

[@hannahmwemba3114]

i really love your worship

[@darkskingal4565]

beautiful song

[@cuddlesbear9020]

My fav song such a good cover

[@estherhadassah5930]

Good job.. Am speechless. Angel voices

[@torywambugu1965]

Beautiful

[@kenmaitima3160]

redfourth should come to Machakos girls' high scool,we have the best accapella group,please try,I'm Kendi in the same same school n we're LIT!

[@graciendutah]

hehe... kevoo kudos!!

[@becky9302]

nice cover..................kudos guys

[@joymwikali8826]

keep up with the good work

[@manni_the_2nd]

y'all's are dope group

[@kevinomwancha9480]

I have never commented in a post but this is just fire keep up guys..

[@moryirs5134]

love you guys.... thanks for sharing

[@WhitneyKihara]

I've always loved this song. The Redfourth Chorus has done justice to it. #Replay.

[@weslieonsando1124]

Thank you for blessing our hearts with your music. Please could you ask your editor to work a little more in the sync on your videos. It's a few frames off and really distracting.

[@muenikalola9974]

Perfect harmonies

[@evansonndungu6040]

Good stuff guys! listened to yaol at Junction yesterday and you guys are simply the best. See you at your concert from the 21st

[@kibetehud9305]

this choir gives nothing but the best

[@michellenjoroge6553]

Waaaaaooow

[@Jenchep]

Aaaawwwweeesssoooommmeee

[@tonythuo517]

wow

[@davinaomolo776]

wow wow wow

[@mabelgono5054]

Intoxicating.

[@mbogojamesjm]

Eiiiish

[@anthonymakau3109]

guy i really love ur style of singing am a sound guy n i love music id like do goin ur team

[@moseskwerebaGathua]

Iam here 2020.

[@lauraogeto2107]

😍

[@katinioiro]

OOOh Ananijali