About Nakupenda
Nakupenda was released in 2020 and was a hit song across Africa and beyond. Chike’s feature on the song helped to increase his popularity and showcase his soulful and unique style of music.
In Nakupenda, which means “I love you” in Swahili, Chike sings about his love for a woman and how much she means to him. The song has a slow and mellow tempo with an Afro-pop beat, and Chike’s smooth and soulful vocals blend perfectly with Gyakie’s voice.
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Nakupenda Lyrics
I know you lookin’ at me
You watchin’ me like TV
You lookin’ at me three times in a row
If you want to say hello
Just say hello
I think you look so pretty
You look like spaghetti
Like you are needin’ some love
I don’t know but I’ve seen that look before
And if you don’t say hello
I will say hello
Nakupenda nakupenda
Nakupenda nakupenda o
Oh, my baby, Isom aga
Oh, baby, Isom aga oyo
Nakupenda nakupenda o
Nakupenda nakupenda yeah
Oh, my baby, Isom aga
My baby, Isom aga oyo
How would you know that I’m the one for you?
That you’re the one for me, if you don’t say hello?
Just say hello
I saw you lookin’ at him
But you’re the one I’m feelin’
Been lookin’ at you four times in a row
I had to let you know
So I came to say hello
I know you need somebody
Don’t care about the money
You only need someone to hold you close
And if you tell me no (if you tell me no)
I’ll still say hello
Hello
Nakupenda nakupenda (oyi n’atum o)
Nakupenda nakupenda o
O my baby Isom aga
Oh, my baby Isom aga oyo
Nakupenda nakupenda o
Nakupenda nakupenda yeah
Oh, my baby Isom aga
Oh, my baby Isom aga oyo
How will you know that I’m the one for you?
That you’re the one for me, if you don’t say hello?
I go treat you like gold
I go make you my own
I know what you’re lookin’ for, and I got it all
I know he has it all (he has it all) but I have it more
I’ll give you what you need if you open the door
I say hello
