Who composed CHIEMELA?

CHIEMELA was composed by DR. ANAELE ROMANUS F.C.

CHIEMELA by DR. ANAELE ROMANUS F.C — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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“CHIEMELA” begins: Cheta luebube Chukwu n'aruru m o, obi n'atọ m rikpo rikpo rikpo rikpo… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Added Jul 31, 2026

Composer: DR. ANAELE ROMANUS F.C

Uploaded By: Choir PDFs

Format: Solfa

Language: Igbo

Pages: 3 pages

CHIEMELA by DR. ANAELE ROMANUS F.C — Lyrics

VERSE 1 Cheta luebube Chukwu n'aruru m o, obi n'atọ m rikpo rikpo rikpo rikpo Oluebube Chukwu n'aruru m o, obi n'atọ m rikpo rikpo rikpo rikpo Dik'oluebube o dogwu, obi n'atọ m rikpo rikpo rikpo rikpo Ọ naatọ m, obi n'atọ m rikpo rikpo rikpo rikpo M cheta nmesoma Chukwu n'emere m, obi n'atọ m ñiri ñiri ñiri ñiri Nmesoma Chukwu n'emere m, obi n'atọ m ñiri ñiri ñiri ñiri M cheta ebere Chukwu n'isi m o, obi n'eme m sali sali sali sali Ebere Chukwu n'isi m o, obi n'eme m sali sali sali sali Ebere Chukwu m o, obi n'eme m sali sali sali sali Ọ n'eme m, obi n'eme m sali sali sali sali Ony'oluebube Chukwu I meghala m obi, abụọ kele ka m Butelu Gị Nna mak'ib'o m'ihu kwu ya, O mere Chukwuemela ya CHORUS Ihe nekwegh'omume na ndụ m o, Chukwu bi n'igwe sọ Gị b'ọmọka

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About CHIEMELA

"Chiemela" is a vibrant Igbo thanksgiving anthem that overflows with sheer, uncontainable joy. Written specifically for the Offertory, the song’s title translates to "God has done it," and every line of the music reflects a heart bursting with gratitude. The composer uses vivid, rhythmic expressions—like *rikpo rikpo*, *ñiri ñiri*, and *sali sali*—to describe the sweet, physical sensation of joy bubbling up inside when remembering God's goodness and mercy. It is the kind of piece that naturally lifts a congregation to their feet as they bring their gifts to the altar.

The song was born out of a deeply personal milestone: the composer’s induction as a Doctor of Optometry and the celebration of a birthday. That profound sense of personal breakthrough—acknowledging that God has done the impossible and elevated the humble—is woven right into the lyrics. When the choir sings of God making the poor man wealthy (*So Gi mere nw'ogbeny'a buro garanya*), it resonates with anyone in the pews who has experienced a sudden, life-changing blessing.

Musically, the arrangement builds from a rhythmic, storytelling opening into a rich, polyphonic declaration of God's greatness (*Odogwu*). The voices layer over each other in praise of the Almighty, creating a dynamic and festive atmosphere in the choir loft. It is a perfect choice for harvest thanksgivings, personal testimonies, or any Mass where the people gather to say, "Nezie, Chukwuemela ya"—truly, God has done it.