EKWEREM N'OTU CHINEKE

"Ekwerem N'otu Chineke" is a solemn and majestic Igbo setting of the Nicene Creed, composed by Jude Nnam. Sung right after the homily during Sunday Mass and major solemnities, this piece allows the congregation and choir to profess their shared Catholic faith. The title translates to "I believe in one God," and the music carries the profound weight of these ancient words, anchoring the liturgy in a moment of unified belief.

The arrangement walks through the great mysteries of the faith with reverence. From the opening intonation by the priest, the choir takes up the narrative, moving through the creation of the world, the incarnation of Christ ("O we ra ahu na Vejin Maria"), His passion, and His glorious resurrection. Nnam’s choral writing ensures that the text remains clear and central, giving each section of the Creed its own distinct emotional color—from the sorrow of the crucifixion to the triumphant anticipation of the life of the world to come. It is a deeply moving piece to sing, reminding everyone in the pews of the foundation of their worship.