Chizaram-Jude Nnam 2021-10-11 09.10.47

This vibrant Igbo thanksgiving song by Jude Nnam centers on a simple, joyful message: "You answered me when I called upon You." It is a lively, rhythmic piece that captures the relief and gratitude of a believer who has experienced God's help, even when tossed by the "waves of the world" and "strong winds" described in the second verse.

In the choir loft, this piece is a natural choice for the Offertory or a dedicated Thanksgiving procession. The chorus explicitly calls the people to bring their instruments—the ogene, ịgba, and udu—along with their diverse gifts to God's altar. Driven by an upbeat "Allegretto Con brio" tempo, the music invites the congregation to dance forward. The interplay between the voice parts, especially the rhythmic drum-like vocalizations in the tenor and bass lines, gives the arrangement a traditional Nigerian energy that brings the whole church to life.