Etu Jesu Siri Nwuo

"Etu Jesu Siri Nwụọ" is a profound and comforting entrance hymn composed by Fr. Ezenduka, widely sung by Nigerian Catholic choirs during Easter and at Requiem Masses. The text draws directly from the epistles, reminding the congregation of the core Christian hope: just as Jesus died and rose from the dead, so too will the Father raise those who have fallen asleep in Christ.

The lyrics contrast the physical death inherited through Adam with the eternal life gained through Christ. As the choir moves through the solemn reflection of the opening bars, the piece gradually gives way to a triumphant, overlapping series of Alleluias. This transition from mourning to the joy of the resurrection makes it a deeply moving piece for the choir loft, offering solace to grieving families while proclaiming the ultimate victory of the Easter season.