Who composed EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE?

EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE was composed by Ben. C. Ahamba.

What language is EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE sung in?

EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE is sung in Igbo.

EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE by Ben. C. Ahamba — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

Q: What are the lyrics of EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE by Ben. C. Ahamba?

“EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE” begins: Ndi Otu Kristi ndi nwe m k'anyi kwuputanu okwukwe anyi o… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Composer: Ben. C. Ahamba

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Language: Igbo

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EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE by Ben. C. Ahamba — Lyrics

Ndi Otu Kristi ndi nwe m k'anyi kwuputanu okwukwe anyi o Ekwerem n'Otu Chineke A ee Ee a ee Nna ji ike niile Ndi Otu Kristi o Ndi Otu Kristi Umu ndi nwe m k'anyi kwuputanu okwukwe anyi o Ekwerem n'Otu Chineke A ee Ee a ee Nna ji ike niile A ee Ee a ee Ae Onye mere Eligwe n'ala e Ihe dum a na ahu anya Umu Nnaa e na ndi a na naghi ahu anya Ya na Otu Onyenweanyi Jesu Kristi dinambido Ekwerem na Ya o So Otu Nwa Chineke muru Nna muru ee tupu uwatuwa niile Ee ae Chukwu si na Chukwu Ihe si n'ihe Ekwerem na Ya o Ezi Chukwu si n'Ezi Chukwu, Amuru amu emeghi eme Ya na Nna bu Otu ihe n'ihe ha ji buru Chukwu Ee ae Onye esi na Ya mee ihe dum

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About EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE

"Ekwerem N'Otu Chineke" is a vibrant, rhythmic setting of the Nicene Creed in Igbo, composed by Ben. C. Ahamba. What makes this piece truly special is its arrangement in the traditional "Abigbo" cultural dance style. Rather than a solemn, slow recitation of faith, this Creed is a joyful, communal declaration. The music pulses with life, inviting the choir and congregation to profess their beliefs with energy and cultural pride.

Throughout the score, the familiar words of the Creed are interwoven with traditional exclamations like "Ee a--e" and "Umu nnaa e" (children of my father), giving the piece the warm, conversational feel of a village gathering. The call-and-response structure led by the male solo at the beginning sets the tone, calling all Christians ("Ndi Otu Kristi") to step forward and declare their faith together.

In the liturgy, this is sung after the homily when the entire church stands to profess the Catholic faith. By marrying the universal words of the Nicene Creed with the unmistakable rhythms of Igbo cultural music, the composer creates a moment in the Mass where faith feels deeply personal, rooted, and alive.