Aseye Nedi Kple Dzidzo

"Aseye Nedi Kple Dzidzo" is a vibrant Ewe choral anthem composed by N. Z. Nayo in 1955. The title translates to "Make a Joyful Noise," and the music perfectly captures that command. From the opening bars, the choir is invited to lift up a sound of pure, unrestrained gladness. It is a piece built on energetic rhythms and bright harmonies, designed to wake up the congregation and draw everyone into a spirit of thanksgiving.

In the choir loft, this anthem is a favorite for grand celebrations, feast days, and moments of high praise. The first section lays down a lively, rhythmic foundation, declaring the joy of God's word and the light of Christ driving away the darkness. Then, the piece breaks into a thrilling fugue. The voices chase each other, layering praises and repeating "tegbe tegbe" (forever and ever) in a cascading wave of sound.

Directors often program this for the Entrance or Recessional procession, where its driving tempo can carry the clergy and the people with a sense of triumph. Singing it requires stamina and precise timing, especially as the parts weave together in the final pages, but the result is a glorious, unified shout of praise that lingers long after the final chord.