Geoffrey Oryema - Land Of Anaka (Official Video)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Purchase/stream the album: smarturl.it/RW14
Featuring Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno, 'Land of Anaka' is taken from Geoffrey Oryema's debut solo album Exile, originally released on Real World Records in 1990. 
Видеоклипы
Listening to such an African song makes me proud to be an African. RIP legend. Visiting his hometown is now part of my African tour plan for 2025.
He died before our generation could discover him fully....he was the definition of a legend
The dad of Geofrey Oryema was called Eronayo Oryema, he was the first Inspector General of Police in a post independence Uganda. He was murdered by dictator Idi Amin. My dad was his driver. That is how he ended up in exile in the1970s in France where he lived until his death.
Thanks for sharing your insights of this history which l fascinating.
Condolences to the bereaved and disaffected
My grandma is also from Anaka, and I'm connected to it by the memories of Anaka and what has befallen it.
May their faithful soul rest in peace.
Uganda is rich in culture! It is time Africans start to realize the importance of our roots and culture.
I am writing this in July 2022 as I have just discovered this man after watching a kenyan film on Netflix and Geoffrey Oryema is doing the main sound track called Market Day, the most beating sound I have heard in a long while. I am sad that I never heard of him before. I am now hooked to his songs which are all beautiful as I can understand the swahili bits of them. Now I am hooked to his songs. So sad that he died. May his soul still continue to make such sweet melodies in heaven ❤
Fascinating insights lrene, thanks for sharing them
Hello, so glad to connect with you. Geoffrey Oryema is my absolute favorite musician of all time! But I just now discovered these priceless videos of him performing here on RUclips. Oryema’s father was beheaded during the reign of the ruthless dictator, Idi Amin. Oryema was smuggled, still a youth, out of Uganda in the trunk of a car and found exile in France until his death in 1965. His music heals me. My fiancé was a Tutsi from Rwanda. His family was
exiled in Uganda since he was 3 years old. Gasana was brutally murdered on the front fighting the Hutu army during the genocide against the Tutsi people in 1994. ❤Oryema’s music heals my shattered heart!
SAME! Absolutely lvoed that song!
@@jeannemariemellor8764 Thanks for the insightful though emotional history! Today 16th Feb is Archibishop Janan Luwum's day! Same day Geofrey father was murdered with the Archibishop in 1977! So sad history
Which Kenyan film is that? I may want to try
As a person from Anaka, the land Geoffrey sings about in this song, I feel as though this song is connected to my soul in a way I can not explain
So true. I remember all the hardship Anaka been through those days
This song is connected to the continent of Africa! You are blessed to have him as a son of the soil. I'll love to visit.
What is Anaka ?and what suffer it got ?
Am here passing through Anaka Town Council to Arua and am listening to this song . Continue to RIP Godfrey
Thank God I came across this ...sometimes u meet your heroes when they're no more
Who is watching this video in this quarantine. I am proud of being an Acholi, RIP legend
Did you ask that question from my heart Scovia? I have downloaded his albums and it was one powerful coping mechanism for me during the lockdown. I am actually thinking of drafting a concept of us having a concert here in Uganda strictly dedicated for remembering this Global ICON and LEGEND.
My musical answer while quarantine: ruclips.net/video/OJh18cwVFGY/видео.html
@@francisrabba he was one of the greats. His legacy lives on. 🙏
Yeam im proud top Boeing an alchoolic
Dont let them take your freedom quarantine is an illusion. He would want you to enjoy life to its fullest.
This song makes me feel so weird, sad, nostalgic and happy at the same time, it’s confusing but I love it
You just said it buddy...this song is the pure ...mixture of life and death feeling put in together... Sadness and joy holding hands...its a paradox...
The best songs elicit these types of feelings IMHO xoxo
By now I thought Acholi should have immortalized this legend. For a start, we can have a Geofrey Oryema Music Awards (GOMA) Don't burry your great sons in a sealed past.🙏🙏
It's a shame on me that I have just came to know about him today. A tourist from Germany asked me "do you know Geoffrey Oryema" I went to Google straight !
his the greatest ever
Oryema is a Legend and one of the biggest musical export from the continent who never left his roots. Rest well Omera
Bless you.
there is so much humanity in this song. I don't understand the words, but you do not have too..
Just discovered Geoffrey Oryema. This is one of the most beautiful and haunting songs I've ever heard.
Me too. Just today!
@@EricaNernie Today for me.
I'm surprised such talent was not more widely publicised as today is my first experience, Sept '22.
A priceless gift the RUclips algorithm do not offer .
I'm very grateful for the recordings though..
Today 16th Feb back in 1977 was the day when late Geofrey's father Lt. Col Orinayo Oryema was murdered together with Archibishop Janan Luwum by late president of Uganda Iddi Amin Dada. May their souls continue resting in paradise
I wasn't yet born
Never thought this Legend passed on. Acholi to the World. Superb World Music right there!!
Just found this man and I'm so obsessed with his music. Soothing to the soul and mind. It makes me wonder into the wild.
Exile is a jewel of an album
I'm right there with you in all you have said...plan to download the album since I listen to it daily.
His song about the river...xoxo
Geoffrey Oryema the whole of Acholi and Uganda Wide will never forget you, your songs were inspirational in both times of happiness and sorrows ..
Land of Anaka...A song dedicated to his Homeland in Gulu(Northern Uganda 🇺🇬)..present day Nwoya District..about the beautiful land in Anaka his birth place and how he missed home because of the former Presidents Dictatorship.....
Really a painful song...
Keep on resting in Peace father
You already made history Gaffer. Wish you were here to see the Luos through! We're inspired!!RIP.
Proud Acholi😍
where was I all along,the sounds of my Father Land,real African Soul Music
OMG, this man and his music melts my heart--especially this song. After newly discovering Geoffrey, I soon realized he has passed away and now my heart is broken. May Geoffrey Oryema live forevermore in that beautiful "Land of Anaka" where hope and dreams will be realized, and where "The River' will flow and wash away our differences and love will grow."
Oh no! how sad. I just found his music today. :(
Prayers here: wash away our differences. Truly. It's the only way that we humans can evolve. Much love to you xoxo🥰
I first heard this artist listening to a Paris radio station (FIP) air recording and fell in love with Land of Anaka. Later moving to Paris I discovered more of his songs. His spirit stays alive through his music. May he now have eternal life.
Beautiful song , such a gentle and calming voice . So sad he is gone . Rest in Peace sweet soul .
😥
Yes so sad the best of us are dying too early
🙁 really? 😥
The best thing is that he will never be for
You are right, I am sad too, R. I. P.
Je suis fière d'avoir échangé avec lui..sur le bénin qu 'il venait de visiter et où je l'ai entendu dans un festival de jazz .j'aurais tellement aimé l'entendre à nouveau sur scène.. heureusement les chansons sont la..Merci Geoffrey de m'avoir fait rêver..
Je l’ai découvert il y’a une vingtaines d’année. Je suis parti à l’étranger une dizaine d’année. Quand je suis revenu en 2016 je me suis dis qu’il était tant que j’aille voir en concert cet artiste qui m’enchante, me transperce, me hante. Et puis un jour il est parti avant que je ne puisse réaliser ce rêve. Il me reste ses chansons et mes regrets.
wow..!! 💕💕💕such immense talent. Oh UGANDA.!!
We have treasure in you Geoffrey Oryema.
Rest well son of the land
Thank you bro. Its sad that the people back home here never knew or celebrated him
Am so blessed that he was singing about Land of Anaka where he comes from,This is wheremy great great grandfather was born,we always visit this place once in awhile and when i heard this song,it melt my heart.so inlove with it RIP LEGEND
Beautiful comment, thanks
Wks2i
Great Legend. The Luo nation shall one day rule the world.❤❤❤❤🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
this is not about ruling.....listen carefully
Indeed we shall
❤❤❤ 2024 July still listening to this beautiful song R. I.P dear
It is like Africa the continent itself singing this song❤️
beautiful song, makes me feel very nostalgic, I didn't know he passed away, so sad, so sad!
I just today read about his passing, after hearing his music for the first time. It's an oddly tender hurt when you stumble upon someone who is beauty personified, only to discover they are gone from this Earth. His music affects me deeply, it's taking quite an effort to keep the tears from spilling over and my throat aches and I don't have the words to explain why. It's all languages and no language at all. His voice moves all through me, it dances up my spine. I'm content to just feel... perhaps that was his intention, after all.
♥️
truly deep ... truly emotionnal.. can not be forgotten.. takes far away..
vraiment profond... vraiment émotionnel .. ne peut pas être oublié .. emmène loin.. Merci Mr Oryema
A favorite of mine for decades. Deeply haunting while profoundly relaxing. This song speaks directly to the soul. Incredible background vocals by the great Peter Gabriel. Rest in peace my good man.
Incredible celebration of life by entertaining others. I only heard of this talent today and hear that his spirit has already evolved.
I'm so grateful to share a glimpse of this beauty.
The only artist who makes me feel Africa's spirit. RIP Legend.
Wow for a very long time i was seriously searching for this song...true legend. Rip.
This song has so deep bliss and peace in it.. I have never heard a song which has so much life in it..
One of the best song ever!
My soul has been healed
Been looking for this song for some time. I tracked it as a sound track from 1994 report on Rwanda. Mixed emotions.
This song makes me miss the 90s.
I saw him one time in Paris
This concert was so sweet 🎶🎶🔥 RIP a great Man
Beautiful song Beautiful song Beautiful song Beautiful song MAMA AFRICA All support from morocco
The beauty of this clip is that he talks about his country , about his region in Uganda , and in the clip the woman touches the earth, wanting to be one with the sand: that’s what oryema did to his death, he decided to be burned and to scatter his ashes in Anaka. This is beautiful...
really strong love
What beautiful music! It is melancholic and yet evokes such powerful memories of family and Uganda. RIP Ladit.
Tuve la gran suerte de conocerlo en Francia ,un gran idealista que sufria por estar lejos de su pueblo Su musica traspasa todas las fronteras Descansa en paz amigo
Discrepo. El universo como pueblo le queda pequeño a un gran artista como Oryema
I really fill nice being an African when I listen to his songs
Certaines musiques, certaines voix vous touchent profondément, au cœur même de votre sensibilité, elles vous transportent dans un monde lointain...
Totalement d’accord. Quelle belle voix! Il dépose des particules de lumière dans nos oreilles.
There is such a beautiful soulfulness to his music. 🙏
We are one species. Just Brothers and Sisters.
Un pur chef-d'oeuvre.
Rest in Peace bro! True son of the soil. Your songs touch souls
A beautiful and hauntingly serene song. RIP Geoffrey.
2023..still can't get enough of your this song. Rip legend
The Acholis are one of the great voices we have in Uganda.
I'd never heard of it. Music is fortunately a universal language. Respects from England
i don't understand acholi very well, but this one the best artists i know and like his songs. sings and shows reality. GBU
This man is so beautiful to me
Great song, and Peter Gabriel in the background just adds another level
beautiful song,beautiful voice,beautiful mind and beautiful heart
Amazing. Greetings from Camela city, extreme south of Brasil.
learned this music 15 yrs ago and periodically coming to listen it, so touchy
Amazing song. Voice, music this is such a great artist. Thank you for your beautiful work. Thank you Peter gabriel to supported this Genius He deserved it.❤❤❤❤❤ 3:08
I'm sorry!!my last comments is for this song that's, beautiful music & may his soul rest in peace!
His voice his heaven send...
Amazing song. One Love Mother Africa ❤️❤️❤️
my goodness that was wonderful!
Just heard this song yesterday and already I'm in love with it. Viva Uganda. I'm proud to be a Ugandan and proud to have served my military time in Northern Uganda
there is something wrong with you. You totally missed the whole thing.
Unfortunately the song is the opposite of what you're proud of having served. Oryema died in exile away from his motherland where his soul belonged
Beau.... triste..... nostalgique.....rêverie vers des mondes perdus .....des mondes anciens .....
Alarcen n est pas loin ...avec sa guitare ....avec tout son talent
Merci Oryema.....
Si tu vois Beranger ....Salues le bien
2 Beaux Êtres Humains qui nous ont frôlé......
Jean pierre Alarcen n'est pas présent sur cet album. Geoffrey et Jean Pierre ont commencé leur collaboration en mars 1992.
A voice of fatherhood, RIP.
I just came to know him just when the king of rap in uganda judas rapknowledge mentioned him among the legends of acholi who past away, ,,,and I went to search for his songs, ,,,what a great legend, ,,,you really was a genious,,uganda got talent
Africa is home to great musical angels. Alick Macheso, Eddy Kenzo, Oliver Mtukudzi and Geoffrey Oryema. I came across this great musician after listening to Makambo in background of some wildlife video .. and then listened to this song. No need to even understand the language to enjoy the melody. Simply from the higher world 👍🙏.
Everlasting music, pleasing to continue playing it over and over
Everlasting--most definitely. He lulls me to sleep every night.
C'est trop beau ! Cette sensibilité, cette douceur 🎶💕
R.I.P my spiritual soul hearing, always shall be missed though surely present #forevergeoffryoryema
Songs that we play deep in our hearts!!
The whole song is amazing but the flute guy killed it!!
Beautiful music.
Beautiful. Came here after reading "Blue Remembered Earth" by Alastair Reynolds. Alastair mentions this music at the end of the book.
Stunning song
No x favor Dios mio q talento de esta gente , para llevarte de viajé x el universo hermosa música voz q lindo👍❤️
I loved and still love his voice. ❤️🙏🏻
Av you listen to this
ruclips.net/video/PI3h8igI2Mc/видео.html
A great legend whose music is not popular in Africa
Proud to be an Acholi! RIP Legend ♥️♥️♥️
RIP our legend oryema 🙏❤... You made us proud
This is so calming when I have to stay home with kidney stones. At the moment there not irritating me, so this is a good calm song to s listen to.
I just can't believe i have had to discover this man's music in 2023 after reading a story in the daily monitor about the death of his father! Unfortunately, he's gone too! I just can't forgive myself
such a beautiful soothing voice. Music crosses borders and songs such as these illustrates that words are mere containers
RIP man... Your voice will never die.
Fantástica...isto sim, é pura música profunda!!!
Luo nation to the world, beautiful song
Isn't this how exactly music should be!? Tear out-letting to listen to! Rest in goodness talent purity
After Mancity battering my team Manu, it had to be the late legend's song to sooth me. May you live on my brother.
Woooow, inlove with this song Oh My
In this land of Anaka
They called us Payira
In this land of Anaka
They called us Payira
Obiga lead me in this darkness
Show me the way
Obiga take me to a place
Where I can see light
(Obiga lead me in this darkness)
Show me the way
(Obiga lead me in this darkness)
Show me the way
In this land of Anaka
They called us Payira
In this land of Anaka
They called us Payira
Obiga lead me in this darkness
Show me the way
Obiga lead me in this darkness
Show me the way
(Obiga lead me in this darkness)
Show me the way
(Obiga take me home, take me home)
Obiga lead me in this darkness
Show me the way
In this land of Anaka
We had hope in Obiga
In this land of Anaka
We had hope in Obiga
We had hopes, we had dreams
Of a clear green land
In place of the family house
Dead sand, dead sand
(Obiga lead me in this darkness)
Show me the way
(Obiga take me home)
Show me the way
Obiga is no more
We are left in disarray
(Obiga take me home)
The clan of Anaka, pillar
Thank you for these lyrics🌹🌹🌹
I’m ashamed knowing him to day , when he’s gone , had I known him before he die 😭😭
he lives......in our hearts
my soul iis melting
I too am saddened to know of him after his death. But to our great misfortune, people in the USA seldom explore talent beyond our own boarders--as if we have the exclusive right on talent. I am glad that I'm NOT that way, and thanks to the internet, discoveries from around the world can now be made!
❤años amando estos temas😢 este tema lo hace con Peter Gabriel 🎉
am proud to be an acholi because oryema geofrey.... R.I.P
so beautiful...
My favorite track of all time
Just discovered this heavenly angelic number🎵🎶🎼....i can't stop replaying it honestly considering i am a #MUSICOPHILE
This is the kind of song that talks straight to the mind...sub conscious... Its so inflicting that it blends everything together sadness, happiness... Joy,sorrow. ...its weird...the paradox
I regret knowing this man so late
Beautiful
After getting this song in the 1994Rwanda genocide documentary i can't stop crying😢😢😢