HA ADIROZI NKEWA.

"Ha Adirozi Nkewa" (often known by its subtitle "Wedding Bells") is a vibrant and joyous wedding anthem composed by Jude Nnam. The title speaks to the heart of the sacrament of matrimony—two people becoming one, no longer divided. In Nigerian Catholic parishes, this piece is a favorite for nuptial Masses, often sung during the signing of the register or as a lively thanksgiving procession.

The lyrics draw directly from the Genesis account of creation and Christ’s teaching on marriage. The choir sings of how God created man and woman and commanded them to multiply, firmly declaring that what God has joined together, no human being must separate. The verses even include playful, personalized moments where the score leaves a blank "(Name)" for the choir to insert the names of the bride and groom, instructing them to love, serve, and respect each other through all of life's seasons.

Musically, the arrangement is full of life, featuring call-and-response sections and a driving rhythm that naturally invites the congregation to sway and celebrate. The final verse builds into a beautiful litany of peace ("Udo nke Chineke n'enye"), praying that God's peace will follow the couple at home, at work, in the market, and throughout their entire lives.