JESUS CHRIST, OKAKA

"Jesus Christ, Okaka" is a majestic Palm Sunday anthem composed by Sir Sam Ojukwu. Sung in Igbo, the piece captures the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, making it a natural choice for the procession of palms or the entrance hymn as Holy Week begins. The opening words evoke a strong declaration of Christ as the supreme and mighty Son of God, setting a tone of deep reverence and royal praise.

The score opens with a dignified, full-choir proclamation of Christ’s greatness, thanking Him as the Holy King. It then moves into a narrative passage that paints the scene of His arrival on a donkey. As the story unfolds, the music builds toward joyful, rhythmic shouts of "Hosanna," allowing the choir loft to echo the excited crowds of Jerusalem.

In the final section, the voices unite in the traditional acclamation, blessing the one who comes in the name of the Lord. The soaring "Hosanna n'ebe kasị elu" (Hosanna in the highest) brings the anthem to a bright and reverent close, drawing the congregation fully into the spirit of the liturgy.