EKENE MO (My Thanksgiving)

"Ekene Mo" (My Thanksgiving) is a vibrant, highlife-style offering song that captures the pure joy of bringing our gifts to the altar. Boniface S. Inyang builds the piece around a deeply relatable reflection on God's unchanging nature. The lyrics ask a striking question: "If my God were a human being, who would remember me?" (Ọ bụrụ na Chukwu m bụ mmadụ, onye ga-echeta m o?). It is a wonderful reminder that God’s generosity and love are boundless, far exceeding human limitations.

Musically, the arrangement thrives on a lively, rhythmic energy perfect for a festive Offertory or Thanksgiving procession. The choir carries a steady, joyful groove while short, spirited solos interject with calls to remember the gift of life and health. As the song progresses, it bursts into an invitation to celebrate fully—calling on the congregation to beat the drums (kuo nụ ịgba) and dance for the Lord (gbara ya egwu).

For a choir director, this piece is a great choice when you want to lift the spirit of the entire church. The dynamic interplay between the voices, the male duet, and the driving coda creates a sense of communal celebration. It is a song that asks us to give thanks with our whole bodies, voices, and hearts.