Recently I encountered someone who, upon hearing the song "[Baba Yetu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yetu) ," a rendition of the Lord's Prayer in Swahili, assumed that it is widely used in the Swahili-speaking church in Africa.
However, the song was actually written by an American for a video game – not the church. The song went on to win a Grammy and is now performed around the world by professional choirs and ensembles.
Wikipedia indicates that there have been some high-profile performances of the song in Africa. But I want to know: **To what extent has the Swahili-speaking African church actually incorporated this song into their worship?**
I realize a definitive answer is likely difficult, but here are a few thoughts on what kinds of evidence might be good indicators:
- inclusion in a published Swahili-language/African church songbook/hymnal,
- demonstrated use in Christian conferences/seminars taking place in Africa
- testimony of a local church leader/missionary
Asked by Nathaniel is protesting
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Sep 9, 2019, 03:05 PM
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