Mo Ti Ri Oluwa, which translates to “I have seen the Lord,” is a gospel song performed in Yoruba by Odewole Martins Oluwaseun, a native of Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The song is a nicely produced Christian devotional hymn. Listening to this song evokes a strong spiritual connection. Odewole Martins sang and let his soul out.
The song production has a solemn vibe, with guitar strings, bass, saxophone, and keyboard ensemble. When listening to the music, you get a very intense feeling. Odewole’s voice lands softly and smoothly, offering listeners a solemn moment of reflection.
Listeners who are not Yoruba may not grasp what Odewole is singing about, but the music is felt by all. Mo R’Oluwa’s album, released 5 years ago, continues to seem fresh with each listen. The song discusses God’s wonders in his life, noting various miracles performed by Jesus in the Bible and linking these stories to his own life.
The song is not only lovely, but it is also highly relatable to anyone who is going through a difficult time and is utilizing stories of Jesus’ miracles as encouragement for what they are seeking. It can be healing or promotion; this song is a reminder that hope exists when one looks up to God and believes in him while praying to him.
Gospel music is known for being repetitive, focusing on the same topics of faith, salvation, praise, suffering, and redemption. For most listeners, those outside the Christian faith, who are used to more varied lyrical content, this can make gospel music feel predictable and tiresome quickly. Cliches, while powerful in their context, can make gospel music appear shallow to critical listeners. However, Odewole’s song Mo Ti Ri Oluwa is able to break free from this trap and create music with a profound lyrical depth that is relevant.
However, the song is sung in Yoruba, limiting its audience to Yoruba speakers and excluding the larger Christian audience who speak English as their first language. Aside from that, mo ti ri oluwa is a fantastic song that is well worth hearing.
Odewole Martins Oluwaseun’s music career began in primary school, and he formed his own band in 2012. He eventually went on to study computer science at the Federal Polytechnic Ede. In 2015, he answered a supernatural calling to the singing ministry and rose to prominence with the album “Doxology.” Odewole Martins’ discography includes several well-known albums and singles, including “Ma Ri’re gba “Mo R’Oluwa,” “Igbekele Mi,” “You are my God,” “Oloore Mi,” and His most recent endeavor, “Olorun Ti Mi n’sin.”
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