J'AKPEVWOGHENE

"J'akpevwoghene" is a vibrant call to worship, inviting everyone to lift their voices in praise to God. Sung in Urhobo, the title itself is a joyful declaration to give thanks and honor to the Almighty. When a choir strikes up this piece, the energy in the church immediately shifts. It is the kind of song that gets the congregation swaying and stepping to the rhythm, making it a wonderful choice for the Entrance procession or the Offertory, as the people bring their gifts forward to the altar.

The music is deeply rooted in the lively choral traditions of Nigerian Catholic university choirs, having been originally composed for the SPCC Choir at Delta State University. You can hear that youthful, dynamic spirit in the way the voice parts interact across the pages. The arrangement weaves the voices together in a continuous stream of praise, building momentum as it goes. For the singers in the loft, mastering the rhythmic interplay and the overlapping entries is a fun challenge that pays off beautifully when the whole piece comes together in a massive, joyful sound.