Jesus Onye Mmeri Ebiliwo

"Jesus Onye Mmeri Ebiliwo" is a vibrant Easter anthem by Jude Nnam that captures the joy and drama of the resurrection morning. The title translates to "Jesus the Victor has Risen," and the music immediately sets a celebratory tone with its opening "Alleluia" and the declaration that the crucified Lord is now the champion over death.

The song walks the choir and congregation through the gospel narrative of Easter. It recounts the women going to the tomb with spices, Mary Magdalene weeping and searching for the Lord's body, and her profound encounter with the risen Christ. A special section for the Tenor and Bass voices dramatically delivers Jesus's instruction to Mary: "Do not touch me... go and tell my disciples to go to Galilee."

The piece builds into a fast-paced, joyful finale (marked Molto mosso), praising God as the mighty warrior ("Odogwu akataaka") who conquered Satan and death. As it lists the witnesses of the resurrection—Mary, Peter, and a finally-convinced Thomas—it invites everyone to join the angels in rejoicing. It is a perfect fit for Easter Sunday Mass, bringing the scriptural story to life in the choir loft.