EZE AMULU OHURU

When the choir strikes up "Eze Amulu Ohuru," the atmosphere in the church immediately shifts to pure Christmas joy. Jude Nnam has crafted a vibrant, rhythmic call to celebration that invites the whole world to rejoice and dance because the Savior is born in Bethlehem. The refrain is infectious, urging everyone to bring out their drums and join the song for the newly born King.

The verses beautifully unfold the Nativity story, painting pictures we all know so well but with a distinctly Nigerian choral energy. We sing of Mary holding her newborn, Emmanuel, and the bright star shining in the sky to guide the way. The music captures the urgency of the shepherds rushing to the manger and the wise men following the light from the rising sun.

By the final verse, the choir joins the voices of the angels, singing glory to God in the highest and peace to people of goodwill. It is a perfect piece for the Christmas season, full of life and movement, making it a favorite for choirs to sing during the festive Masses as the congregation comes forward to welcome the newborn King.