Jesu, Onye Nmeri Ebiliwo

"Jesu, Onye Nmeri Ebiliwo" is a triumphant Easter hymn composed by Jude Nnam. Singing of Jesus the Conqueror who has risen, the music carries all the bright, joyful energy of Easter morning. Across Nigerian Catholic parishes, this piece is a favorite for celebrating the Resurrection, often sung as an Entrance or Recessional hymn when the church is filled with the joy of the season.

The verses beautifully narrate the scriptural events of the Resurrection. The song begins with the women walking to the tomb at dawn to anoint Jesus' body, only to find an angel who delivers the good news. It then shifts to Mary Magdalene's emotional encounter with the risen Lord, recounting His gentle instruction not to hold onto Him, and His command to tell the disciples to meet Him in Galilee.

In the choir loft, the piece builds to a lively and rhythmic climax in its final verse. The choir sings a litany of witnesses—Mary, Peter, the angels, and the disciples—who have all seen the risen Lord. By praising Christ as "Odogwu akataaka" (the mighty warrior) who conquered death, the song invites the entire congregation to share in the ultimate victory of Easter.