EKWERE M N'OTU CHINEKE

"EKWERE M N'OTU CHINEKE" is a steadfast and joyful Igbo setting of the Nicene Creed, composed by Fr. Bart C. Ezeokafor. The title translates to "I believe in one God," marking the moment in the Mass where the entire congregation stands to profess their shared Catholic faith.

Rather than a simple through-composed chant, this arrangement uses a vibrant, recurring refrain—"Ekwere m, Ekwere m, Ekwere mo!"—that anchors the piece. The verses carefully walk through the profound mysteries of the Creed, from God the Father's creation of the visible and invisible world, to Christ's incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection, and finally to the Holy Spirit and the hope of eternal life.

Choirs typically sing this during Sunday Masses and major feast days right after the homily. The rhythmic, declarative nature of the melody helps the faithful internalize the deep theological truths of the Church, turning a long profession of faith into an uplifting and memorable song of conviction.