Sweet Love

"Sweet Love" is a vibrant, high-energy choral piece that brings pure joy to wedding celebrations and marriage anniversaries. Composed by Festus Nkwoka, this upbeat song is a favorite for the couple's thanksgiving procession or reception. It captures the lighthearted, celebratory mood of a Nigerian wedding, giving the choir a chance to step away from solemn hymns and lead the congregation in a lively dance.

Sung entirely in expressive Nigerian Pidgin, the lyrics blend scriptural truth with colorful local imagery. The first verse echoes the Book of Proverbs, declaring that "Him wey findi wife don find beta thing," before moving into playful, affectionate praises like "my cherry cocoa" and "my handsome bobo." The choir sings about a love that "dey totori me" (tickles or excites), grounding the romance in the firm promise that "for beta for worse oh, we go dey kamkpe" (we will stand strong).

Beyond the joyful teasing, the final verse offers practical wisdom for the newlyweds. The song reminds the couple that just as "soupu wey sweet na money make am," a sweet marriage requires the sacrifice of "Endurance, Patience, forgiveness, Prayers." With its rhythmic vocal layers and infectious melody, it is a brilliant piece that celebrates both the fun and the faithful commitment of a Christian marriage.