Ise Oluwa

‘The work of the creator cannot be destroyed’

My video clip features Singing in the City community choir singing ISE OLUWA –  a Yoruba Spiritual, captured during their Christmas Concert 2015 in aid of War Child at the St Ethelburga’s church in Broadgate, London.

(The words with English translation)

Ise Oluwa
God’s work

Ko le baje o
Cannot be destroyed

Ise Oluwa
God’s work

Ko le baje o
Cannot be destroyed

Aye fe ok baje o, K’awon ba yo
Satan wants it spoilt so they may be happy

Ko le baje o
Cannot be destroyed

Ise Jehofa
Jehovah’s work, Holy Spirit’s work
Ise ti Baba Wa ti se
The work that our father has done
Aye fe ok baje o, K’awon ba vo
The worlds wants it spoilt so they may be happy
Ok le baje o
Cannot be destroyed
ase. Amin o
amen. So be it.

‘This is something I can do!‘”
Una May Olomolaiye
Una May from Yorkshire is a talented arranger, composer, vocal director and tour de force among community choirs.  She spreads the joy of singing and inspiration through her singing workshops and performances – sharing her knowledge and understanding of the African songs she has collected on her travels to Africa to local community groups such as Singing in the City choir in the City of London.
Una May Olomolaiye’s arrangement of Ise Oluwa was sung at the concert SING FOR WATER helping to raise funds for Water Aid.