CHINEKE ANYI ABIALA ISEKPURU GI

"Chineke Anyi Abiala Isekpuru Gi" is a vibrant Igbo entrance and thanksgiving hymn composed by Ihebinike George. Originally marked for a 2020 singing competition, it carries the joyful, rhythmic energy typical of Nigerian Catholic choral processions. The song calls the congregation to enter God's presence with reverence and praise, acknowledging Him as the good King who deserves all honor and asking for His blessing as the service begins.

The piece opens with a lively, full-choir chorus that sets a tone of adoration. In the verses, the lyrics paint a beautiful picture of universal praise—calling on the birds of the air, the fish in the deep, and all creation to join in worship. By the second verse, the choir invites traditional instruments like the ubo (thumb piano) and ekwe (slit drum) into the celebration. The final verse features a soaring, prayerful descant in the soprano line over a steady, rhythmic ostinato from the lower voices, creating a powerful climax of petition and praise.