I DON FIND THE BONE OF MY BONES

“I Don Find The Bone Of My Bones” is a vibrant, infectious celebration piece perfect for the joyful moments of a Nigerian wedding. Ekwem Lilian captures the sheer excitement of finding a life partner, blending English, Nigerian Pidgin, and sweet Igbo expressions into a melody that practically forces the congregation to their feet.

The choir will love the energetic bounce of the chorus, where the voices lead the joyful declaration, “Godi don do am o for me.” The verses walk through the journey of love—from searching in the “garden of love” to the sweet realization of finding that missing rib. Phrases like “ọdi n'obi mo” and the playful “zịrịrị wẹrẹrẹ” give the song a deeply authentic, local flavor that resonates instantly with wedding guests and families.

Musically, the score is marked to be sung “Vigoroso with lively and infectious instrumentation,” and it completely lives up to that direction. It is an ideal choice for the couple's thanksgiving procession or the signing of the register, bringing a bright, rhythmic energy to the church as the new husband and wife step forward together.