Ezi Chi (True God)

"Ezi Chi" (True God) is a grand, through-composed choral anthem that declares the majesty and divinity of Christ. Opening with the profound theological statement "Ezi Chi shi n'ezi Chi" (True God from true God), the piece immediately establishes a tone of reverence before blossoming into a vibrant celebration of the "Lion of David" (Agụnwa Davide).

Written for the St. Mulumba Chaplaincy Choir at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, this piece is a true concert work designed to showcase a choir's vocal dexterity and dynamic range. It weaves expressive soprano and tenor solos into a rich, rhythmic choral texture. The lyrics draw heavily on deep, dialectal Igbo expressions, giving the anthem a uniquely rooted and majestic cultural flavor.

As the music unfolds, it moves from a solemn meditation on Christ entering the "house of death" (n'ụlọ ọnwụ) for our sake, to a triumphant, rhythmic outpouring of praise. With its driving tempo changes and layered polyphony, it is a thrilling choice for choir festivals, Easter celebrations, and special concert performances where the choir can fully unleash its energy in praising the King.