Si Amen

When a choir needs a truly majestic piece of praise to close a grand celebration, Sir Sam Ojukwu’s "Si Amen" is a magnificent choice. Drawing its text directly from the Book of Revelation, this Igbo anthem is a sweeping doxology that offers every form of praise to God: blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, holiness, power, and might ("Ngozi nile, otuto nile, na amamihe nile..."). It is a piece that demands energy and joyful conviction from every section of the choir loft.

The music unfolds in waves of overlapping polyphony, with the voices trading joyful declarations before uniting in resounding, rhythmic "Amens." As the anthem builds toward its coda, the choir layers these attributes of God one by one, creating a thrilling climax that feels like joining the heavenly chorus. It is perfectly suited for grand recessions, feast days, or any moment of high celebration where the congregation is sent forth with a spirit of absolute triumph.