ONYAME AKASA

"Onyame Akasa" (The Lord Has Spoken) is a beloved Ghanaian choral anthem composed by James Varrick Armaah. It carries a profound message of faith and assurance, reminding the choir and congregation that whatever God has declared will surely come to pass. The lyrics, sung in Twi, proclaim that Jehovah Nissi has spoken, and therefore, everything will be alright ("Neɛma nyinaa bɛyɛ yie").

In the choir loft, this piece is often sung as an anthem of encouragement or during the offertory. Its vibrant, rhythmic call-and-response sections build a sense of communal hope. When the voices layer together to sing "Nya gyedie" (Have faith), it lifts the spirit of the entire church, making it a powerful declaration of trust in God's promises.