JESUS GBEDU

"Jesus Gbedu" brings exactly the kind of heavy, joyful rhythm its title promises. In Nigerian music, a "gbedu" is a big drum or a deep, celebratory groove, and this lively Pidgin praise song by Ikenria Kingsley and Onwubuya Charles captures that infectious energy perfectly. It is a song of pure, overflowing gratitude, with the choir declaring that God's blessings and kindness are "nyafu nyafu" and "berekete"—abundant and overflowing.

We love pulling this out for the Offertory procession or during a major Thanksgiving celebration at Mass. The verses are simple and direct, moving from offering our material gifts to offering our very lives, while the chorus is incredibly catchy. When the choir gets into the groove of the repeated "Alleluya"s, it doesn't take long for the congregation to start dancing down the aisles. It is a high-energy piece that reminds everyone in the pews just how good God has been.