Ekele M

"Ekele M" is an earnest song of thanksgiving, born out of a deep sense of gratitude for God's deliverance. The title points directly to the act of giving praise, and the recurring phrase "Chukwu biko" carries a tone of profound humility. It is the kind of piece a choir might sing during the Offertory or a special thanksgiving procession, where the congregation brings their own lived experiences of surviving difficult days to the altar.

The verses, marked to be led by the sopranos, count the specific blessings received—life, work, and the things God has provided—acknowledging that these gifts are more than enough ("Ọ juru mu anya"). The composer's own note on the manuscript dedicates the song to thanking God for seeing him through days of tribulation. This personal testimony translates naturally into a communal prayer, allowing everyone in the pews to echo the same heartfelt "nar' ekele mo" (receive my thanks) for the grace that has carried them through their own trials.