PRAISE MEDLEY...

"Praise Medley..." arranged by Solomon V. Ofem is a vibrant, high-energy collection of familiar Nigerian praise choruses, woven together to keep a congregation on their feet. Starting with the popular English chorus "Everybody testifies you are good," the arrangement smoothly transitions across languages and cultures. It moves from the joyful Igbo testimony of "Bia le'lhe ọma Chineke Nna mere mmo" into the Efik thanksgiving of "Sia'fo mu tieghe nte'o wo tie de bo ekom," and the simple, heartfelt Yoruba gratitude of "O se Baba."

In the choir loft, medleys like this are a staple for Thanksgiving Sundays, harvest bazaars, or extended recessional dances. The continuous flow of the music builds momentum, shifting from declaring God's unmatched glory to lifting His name higher, before finally erupting into a triumphant, repeating "Amen, Alleluia."

What makes this arrangement work so well is its accessibility. The transitions are natural, allowing the choir to lead the people through a unified journey of praise. It captures the authentic sound of Nigerian Catholic charismatic worship, where different languages blend into one shared expression of joy and gratitude to the Ancient of Days.