Ekwem n'otu Chukwu

"Ekwem n'otu Chukwu" is a majestic and flowing Igbo setting of the Nicene Creed, composed by Paschal Anokwu. For Nigerian Catholic choirs, the Creed is a profound moment in the Sunday liturgy—a time when the entire congregation stands to profess the core mysteries of the faith. This arrangement captures that solemnity, anchoring the profession of faith in a memorable, recurring refrain that allows the assembly to confidently declare, "I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth."

The verses are thoughtfully distributed, moving dynamically between voice parts to carry the rich narrative of salvation history. From the incarnation to the resurrection and the final anticipation of the world to come, the music shifts in texture, keeping the choir engaged and the text clear. The piece builds toward a triumphant and layered "Amen," providing a fittingly grand conclusion to the Liturgy of the Word before the gifts are brought to the altar.