TRADITIONAL MEDLEY

When a choir wants to lift the congregation into a sustained, joyful celebration, a well-arranged medley is often the perfect choice. "Traditional Medley" weaves together several beloved indigenous praise songs into one continuous flow of worship. Arranged by Onwubuya Charles I., Ezomo John O., and Aikodon Emmanuel E., the piece draws on the works of various Nigerian composers, creating a vibrant cross-cultural experience that moves seamlessly from one language to the next.

The arrangement opens with a bright gong intro before launching into the Igbo praise "Eto dike" by Stanley Ani. From there, the sopranos lead the choir into the Efik melody "Ikwo Idara" by Ini Abasi Ekanem, singing "Obong ofon Ido ye'nn yin." The mood shifts again as a solo voice calls out "Kabiyesi re olodumare," bringing the choir into Odum Edward's Yoruba piece "Alade Ogo." Finally, the medley culminates in the energetic Urhobo praise "Avware Jiru We" by Rownick Enebeli, building to a spirited, rhythmic finish.

Singing a medley like this requires a choir to be agile, shifting gears in rhythm, language, and vocal texture as each new section arrives. It is a fantastic choice for a festive thanksgiving, a cultural Sunday, or any moment of high praise where the whole church is invited to celebrate the greatness of God in the diverse tongues of the people.