Teta

"Teta" is a vibrant, rhythmic call to spiritual awakening, drawing its text directly from Ephesians 5:14: "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Composed by Sir Sam Ojukwu, the piece is built on a driving, energetic pulse, designed to be accompanied by traditional instruments like the ogene and xylophone as marked in the score.

The music mirrors the urgency of its scriptural message. The choir repeatedly sounds the word "teta" (awake), creating a persistent, echoing alarm that shakes the listener from spiritual slumber. As the piece unfolds, it moves into a striking section where a soprano soloist soars over an ostinato chorus, emphasizing the promise that Christ's light will shine upon those who rise from the dark.

Because of its bold, declarative nature and elaborate choral structure, choirs often use this piece as a powerful entrance song or a standout concert anthem. The driving traditional instrumentation and the layered vocal parts make it an engaging experience for both the singers in the loft and the congregation, serving as a joyful, urgent reminder to live actively in the light of faith.