Ekwerem N'Otu Chineke

When the homily concludes and the congregation stands, the Creed is our shared profession of faith. Francis Okechukwu’s "Ekwerem N'Otu Chineke" sets the complete Igbo text of the Nicene Creed to a steady, reverent choral arrangement. It allows the choir and the faithful to declare what they believe with deep conviction, moving together through the central mysteries of the Church.

The music naturally follows the narrative of salvation history. It opens with the firm declaration of God the Father, creator of all things visible and invisible, before shifting into the profound reverence of Christ’s incarnation and passion. As the voices recount the resurrection, ascension, and the life of the world to come, the piece builds toward a unified, resounding "Amen." For a Nigerian Catholic choir, singing the Creed in the vernacular brings the weight of these ancient truths closer to home, making the profession of faith both a personal and communal prayer.