Tiyimbe App: A Songbook from Our Heart to Yours
If youâve ever stood in a village church in Malawi, with voices rising around you in Chichewa, you know the power of worship here. The harmonies are simple but profound. The words – though sometimes hard to catch if youâre not fluent – carry a depth that transcends language. Thatâs what inspired us to create the Tiyimbe app.
“Tiyimbe” means “Letâs Sing” in Chichewa, and thatâs exactly the heartbeat behind this project. Itâs a worship songbook for mobile phones, designed to bring people together – whether they speak Chichewa, English, or both – around the shared joy of praising God.
Why We Built It
After years of serving in Malawi, we saw how often locals and visitors alike wanted to join in singing but struggled because they either didnât know the words or couldnât understand them.
We dreamed of something simple. A tool. A gift. And so, with a lot of prayer, translating, and tech work, the Tiyimbe app was born.
What Makes Tiyimbe Special?
⢠Chichewa + English Side by Side
Every song in Tiyimbe includes the original Chichewa lyrics, along with clear English translations – so you donât just sing along, you understand what youâre singing.
⢠Works Offline
Internet is a luxury in many places we go. Tiyimbe doesnât need a connection – once itâs on your phone, itâs with you always.
⢠Search & Favorites
You can search by number, title, or even part of a lyric. And if a song speaks to your heart, just tap the heart to save it as a favorite.
⢠Simple, Clean Design
We built it to be lightweight and easy to use – whether youâre in a city church or under a mango tree.
⢠Your Privacy Matters
No ads, no signups, no tracking. Just worship.
More Than Technology – Itâs Ministry
Tiyimbe isnât just an app – itâs part of our ministry. It accompanies our printed songbook, which we’re distributing across churches in Malawi. While the physical book is a cherished resource, the app makes the songs more accessible. Together, the printed and digital versions reinforce one another, helping to preserve worship traditions while also making them easier to share, teach, and understand. Whether youâre holding a hymnal or a phone, the message remains the same: Letâs sing to the Lord.
Thatâs why we do this. Because worship shouldnât have barriers.
How to Get Tiyimbe
If you use an iPhone or iPad:
Just search for âTiyimbeâ on the App Store, or tap the button below:
đ Download on the App Store.
If youâre on Android:
Tiyimbe isnât available on the Google Play Store just yet – but weâre working hard to bring it to you soon! The Android version is currently in development, and weâre inviting beta testers to try it early.
If youâd like to be one of the first to use Tiyimbe on Android, just reach out – weâd love to get it on your device and hear your feedback.
Tiyimbe is free. Always will be.
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Whether youâre in Malawi or supporting from afar, we invite you to sing with us. Letâs lift our voices together, across languages, across cultures, for the glory of the same faithful God.
Tiyimbe. Letâs sing!
