OKWUTE DI NDU

"Okwute Di Ndu" (The Living Stone) is a profound and majestic composition by Jude Nnam that centers on Jesus Christ as the unshakable cornerstone of our faith. Drawing deeply from scriptural imagery, the song praises Christ as the foundation stone laid by God—the Savior, the Judge, and the eternal rock upon which the Church is built. The lyrics beautifully capture the dual nature of this cornerstone: it is a firm, protective fortress for the faithful, yet a stumbling block that humbles the proud.

For a choir, this piece offers a rich theological narrative. The verses move from declaring Christ’s supremacy to reflecting on our own call to be "living stones" built into a spiritual house for God's Spirit to dwell. The later verses swell with personal devotion, calling Jesus our strength, our boast, and the giver of living water, before concluding with a powerful affirmation that while worldly things pass away, His righteousness endures forever.

With its steady, triumphant rhythm, "Okwute Di Ndu" is especially fitting for the Easter season, celebrating the rejected stone that became the cornerstone. It also serves wonderfully as an Entrance hymn or for the Dedication of a Church, grounding the congregation in the certainty of Christ’s eternal foundation as Mass begins.