COME MAKE WE THANK OUR GOD

"Come Make We Thank Our God" by Sam C. Ezugwu is a vibrant and infectious thanksgiving anthem set entirely in Nigerian Pidgin English. From the very first measure, the song invites the congregation into a joyful celebration of God's goodness. The lyrics are deeply relatable, counting everyday blessings—life, a strong body, education, a job, and family—as reasons to praise. It is the kind of piece that instantly lifts the mood in the church, making it impossible for anyone to sit still.

Choirs will find this piece perfect for the Offertory procession or as a lively Recessional hymn, especially during harvest thanksgivings or special celebrations. The call-and-response structure between the voice parts gives it a conversational, communal feel, as if the singers are testifying to one another about what God has done ("Wetin God dey do make you open your ear welu welu"). With its rhythmic drive and enthusiastic "halele" refrains, it captures the authentic, exuberant spirit of Nigerian Catholic worship.