HA ADIROZI NKEWA

"Ha Adirozi Nkewa" is a vibrant Igbo wedding anthem by Jude Nnam that celebrates the unbreakable bond of holy matrimony. The title translates to "They are no longer separated," echoing the biblical truth that what God has joined together, no one can put asunder. Choirs often sing this piece during the signing of the register or as a special thanksgiving for the newlywed couple, filling the church with a sense of joyful finality and divine blessing.

The lyrics are deeply personal and practical, leaving blank spaces for the choir to sing the actual names of the bride and groom. It takes the congregation back to the Garden of Eden, recalling how God created the first man and woman and commanded them to multiply. From there, it offers direct advice to the couple: to love, respect, and care for one another. The song even warns that gossips and home-breakers ("ndi asiri", "ndi ntisa") may try to interfere, but reminds the couple to stand firm on God's holy word.

In its final movement, the piece transforms into a beautiful, cascading prayer for peace ("Udo"). The choir calls down God's peace upon the couple in every aspect of their new life together—whether they are at home, on a journey, at the market, or simply living out their days. It is a warm, community-centered blessing that sends the bride and groom forth with the full support of their church family.