It is finished. Ne nyinara asa o.
Ma yesuro dɛ ɔbɛba no, ne nyinara aba o
Mr. DJ, bɔ me ndwom bi no a, Daddy Lumba bɔe no.
“Mereyɛ nea mɛtumi biara a me mmerɛ so a na mekɔ o”
Ennyi dɛm ndwom no a,
Ma Daddy Lumba bɔe no,
“Akwanoma a akwanoma e, me mmerɛ so a, na mekɔ o”
Ndwom no de bebere paa
Ame mo ndwom nyi o
Mo ndwom nyi
Papa m’asɛm nyi o m’asɛm nyi
Mara asɛm ara na wɔreka yi o, na w’adrop yi.
Chorus
Ndɛ mobɔbow ara ma bouncer no dze me ahyɛ ekyir
Ndɛ, mubosu ara ma obi aka dɛ gyama enya eyi
Ndɛ, mobɔbow ara ma bouncer no dze me ahyɛ ekyir
Ndɛ, mubosu ara ma obi aka dɛ gyama enya eyi.
Verse 2
Saana asɛm nntoo wo a na ɛtse beat ne dɛw
Ɛsaw beat no pɛ o
Ɔnntoo wo a da da da da
Saana asɛm to wo a na ɛtse lyrics no
Ibi na meretse yi o
Abrabɔ yɛ ɔko
Jerry Akaminko
Ennyi bi a ennyi nyɛnko
Amotsia onya bicycle a obotwuw paa eso peddle no ɔannso o
Hwɛ ndwom yi a,
First day a metsee no musui a
Shazam nyina mohwehwɛe a nso mennhu da!
Finally DJ adrop a
Repeat Chorus
Ndɛ, mobɔbow ara ma bouncer no dze me ahyɛ ekyir
Ndɛ, mubosu ara ma obi aka dɛ gyama enya eyi
Ndɛ mobɔbow ara ma bouncer no dze me ahyɛ ekyir
Ndɛ, mubosu ara ma obi aka dɛ gyama enya eyi.
BREAKDOWN
Kofi Kinaata’s new song “It Is Finished” is a moving tribute that combines respect for Ghana’s musical legend Daddy Lumba, reflections on the rise of road accidents, and deep sympathy for the tragic loss of Ghana’s heroes in the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Limuna Mohammed Muniru, Samuel Sarpong, Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
He acknowledges how other artistes have paid their respects through music and declares that “It Is Finished” is his own heartfelt contribution as well.
Kinaata shows his sympathy for the bereaved families by saying he will drink to the extent that people will assume he is mourning his own relatives. In his chorus, he even states that he will get so drunk that the bar bouncers themselves will have to take him home.
The second verse is especially touching. Kinaata contrasts how those unaffected by tragedy simply follow the beat of a song, jubilating without thought, while those who have lost loved ones or suffered personally understand and connect with the lyrics in a deeper way.
As is typical of his artistry, Kinaata chips in life lessons. He reminds listeners that “Abrabɔ yɛ ɔko”—life is war. He recalls the painful story of Jerry Akaminko, the former Black Stars defender whose injury in a friendly against the Netherlands before the 2014 World Cup ended his career. He draws on the meaning of Akaminko’s name in Akan—“Aka me nko” (“left me alone”)—to emphasize the loneliness of life’s battles.
Kinaata also reflects on social realities, lamenting that the poor have no friends. He paints the vivid picture of a dwarf wishing to ride a bicycle but unable to reach the pedals, a metaphor for how many struggle with dreams and needs they cannot fulfill simply because of their circumstances.
With “It Is Finished”, Kinaata once again blends tribute, social commentary, and life advice, cementing his place as one of Ghana’s most thoughtful songwriters while keeping alive the memory of the fallen heroes.
