What are the lyrics of EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE by Anaele Chukwuebuka Romanus Francis?

“EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE” begins: Ekwerem n'otu Chineke Nna ji ike niile… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE?

EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE was composed by Anaele Chukwuebuka Romanus Francis.

What language is EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE sung in?

EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE is sung in Igbo.

EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE by Anaele Chukwuebuka Romanus Francis — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE by Anaele Chukwuebuka Romanus Francis — Lyrics

Ekwerem n'otu Chineke Nna ji ike niile Onye mere igwe n'ala ekwerem n'otu Chukwu Ihe a naahụ anya na nke a naaghị ahụ anya nya n'otu Onyenweanyị Jesu Kristi So otu Nwa Chineke a mụrụ na Nna A mụrụ tupu atụwa ụwa niile Chukwu si na Chukwu, ihe si n'ihe Ezi Chukwu si n'ezi Chukwu A mụrụ Ya, a mụrụ Ya emeghị Ya eme Ya na Nna bụ otu Ha jiri buru Chukwu Onye si na Ya mee ihe dum Onye maka ihi anyị bụ mmadụ Na maka ihi nzọpụta anyị Siri n'eligwe gbadata O were ahụ na Vejin Marịa O buru mmadụ akpọgbuo Ya n'obe n'ihi anyị

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About EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE

"Ekwerem N'otu Chineke" is a reverent and rhythmic Igbo setting of the Nicene Creed, composed by Anaele Chukwuebuka Romanus Francis. For Catholic choirs, the Creed is a central moment in the Sunday liturgy, a time when the entire congregation stands to profess the core mysteries of the faith. This arrangement captures the weight of those words, carrying the singers from the creation of all things visible and invisible through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.

The music is structured to follow the natural phrasing of the Igbo text, making it easy for the faithful to internalize the prayer. As the choir moves through the distinct sections—from the solemnity of Christ's crucifixion under Pontius Pilate to the triumphant declaration of His resurrection on the third day—the melody shifts to reflect the profound meaning of each stanza.

Ending with a confident look toward the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come, the piece closes with a beautifully layered "Amen." It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking to lead their parish in a deeply felt, indigenous profession of faith during Mass.