Gaise Baba Unveils Heartfelt Live Performance of ‘Yield’ Following the Loss of His Father

Celebrated Afro fusion Gospel artist Gaise Baba has officially unveiled the live performance version of his poignant single titled Yield, providing a sanctuary of song for fans and music lovers navigating the depths of sorrow.

Although the track was initially released in 2024, this newly unwrapped version carries an added layer of emotional weight as it was recorded live during his concert in December 2025. The release comes at a particularly significant time for the artist, following the burial of his father on Friday, 13 February 2026, transforming the song from a communal offering into a deeply personal anthem of resilience and faith.

The composition explores the complex reality of human loss, acknowledging that while people come and people go, the act of letting go is incredibly difficult, expressed through the soulful refrain that to let go, o soro. Gaise Baba honestly admits that his understanding fails him and the situation remains unclear, yet the core of the message rests on a steadfast trust in the divine. The lyrics declare that even when the mind is clouded, we judge Him faithful still. This faithfulness is anchored in the hope of a future reunion, beautifully captured in the assurance that oju lo pe si, a ma tun ra ri, signifying that this departure is merely a long parting and they will surely see each other again.

The song serves as a powerful tribute to a departed hero, described as akoni gidi and a legendary figure whose absence is felt like a void that cannot be filled. Gaise Baba honors his father’s legacy by stating that he was one of a kind, a man who came, loved, and conquered. Despite the sting of death, the lyrics celebrate a memory that is blessed for all eternity, noting that the departed is still deeply loved by his family while resting in the heavenlies. By incorporating the timeless truth that Jesus commands our destiny from life’s first cry until the final breath, the artist reminds listeners that there is no guilt in life and no fear in death.

The genesis of the song was rooted in empathy, originally written to comfort a friend who had lost his wife. Gaise Baba sought to provide something honest that could sit in the quiet weight of grief and address the difficult questions that arise during such times. Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events in his own life, Gaise Baba penned; “I wrote this song some time ago for a friend who had just lost his wife. I wanted to give him something honest, something that could sit with him in the quiet, in the questions, in the weight of grief. I didn’t know that not too long after releasing it, I would need the same words to carry me too.”

The live recording captures a raw and vulnerable moment where the artist was singing as a form of self comfort while simultaneously reaching out to others in pain. He acknowledges that while grief can be incredibly heavy, God’s love remains heavier and more substantial. This performance encourages a spirit of surrender, suggesting that even in the midst of profound agony, the most healing response is to yield to the one who commands destiny. The repetition of the phrase even with this pain we yield to Him reinforces the idea that faith is not the absence of hurt but the choice to trust despite it.

Gaise Baba is encouraging his audience to use this song as a tool for healing and a bridge for those who are struggling to find words in their own moments of loss. He invites people to share the track with anyone who has lost someone dear, allowing the music to speak when conversation feels impossible. As the artist continues to process his own bereavement, this live version of Yield stands as a testament to the power of Gospel music to provide strength, hope, and an eternal perspective in the face of temporal endings.