AKU - AMAKA

“Aku Amaka” is a lively and rhythmic Igbo hymn composed by Jude Nnam, a name deeply familiar to Catholic choirs across Nigeria. The title translates to a reflection on the beauty of wealth and blessings, but the song’s true message is a call to generosity. It reminds the faithful that whatever prosperity or blessings they have received come directly from God, and with those blessings comes the responsibility to remember the poor and less fortunate.

Often sung during the Offertory, this piece brings a vibrant, joyful energy to the moment when the congregation brings their gifts to the altar. The melody is characteristically engaging, inviting the choir and the people to dance forward in thanksgiving. The lyrics urge those whom God has blessed to look kindly upon the needy, reinforcing the communal and charitable spirit of the Mass. It is a song that not only praises God for His provision but also challenges the listener to be an instrument of that same providence to others.