Jesu Ekunigo N'onwu

"Jesu Ekunigo N'onwu" (Jesus has risen from death) is a triumphant Easter anthem that brings the joy of the Resurrection to life. The piece opens with a dramatic, declamatory baritone solo, setting a majestic and reverent tone before breaking into a vibrant, rhythmic choral celebration.

The lyrics vividly recount the Easter morning narrative. The choir sings of the women who went to the tomb only to find it empty, and the urgent, joyful instruction to tell Mary, Peter, and Martha to go and meet the risen Lord in Galilee ("K'anyi jee zute ya na Galilee"). This driving, repetitive call builds a sense of momentum and excitement that perfectly captures the awe of the disciples.

Ideal for Easter Sunday and throughout the Easter season, this through-composed anthem is a thrilling piece for the choir loft. The dynamic interplay between the soloist and the full choir, combined with its energetic Igbo text, makes it a powerful proclamation of Christ's victory over death that will deeply move any congregation.