| Emmanuel Jals first music video, released in 2005, was for Gua. The symbolism of unity is expressed in the title of the song, meaning both "good" in Nuer and "power" in Sudanese Arabic. The lyrics illustrate the desires of the Sudanese people to return to a peaceful, independent homeland. Gua topped the music charts in Kenya and was played by BBC across Africa. It was Jal's breakthrough to the international market, earning him a spot on Bob Geldof's Live 8 concert. Gua Chorus Teth loida nangua shegua keo bi Sudan shuop Keo bi Sudan shuop An bi pio miet apey Na bi koech ru thuk panda Na bi koech ru leou panda Teth loida nangua shegua Chorus (English translation) I will be so happy When theres peace in Sudan When people come back to Sudan, My heart will be filled with joy When people can go back home When people will be able to support themselves in their homeland Verse one (Arabic, Nuer, Dinka, English) Kede steni steni ni faker faker Cafe baled lo can fi salam Kede ganu genu ni salu salu Farah kabir a yekuon fi Sudan Yarobi asma coraktana Yarobi asma salatana Yarobi Dare gua dare gua Thil madefarkje Eke shangode oh teh mal thorah Keoh thil ramah de nyuman nyo ke mai ke match Kah thil ramah de yande nyokah mai Kah thil ramah deh mai door ke boeth En nomomo thil ma de farke Keo deh nah lui thoran Kah denah thoran tath thil ma de parkeja I can't wait for that day An leu bi piu miat eret Lo bi koech ro pink pandid e sudan Verse one (English translation) Oh wait, wait, lets ... |
