Bethlehem Ebe Amuru Nwa Ka Nwa

When the Christmas season arrives, choirs across Nigeria look for pieces that capture the sheer joy of the Nativity. Jude Nnam’s "Bethlehem Ebe Amuru Nwa Ka Nwa" does exactly that. The words evoke a bright, urgent call to journey to Bethlehem and witness the birth of the newborn King. It is a rhythmic, uplifting carol that immediately invites the congregation into the celebration.

The verses walk us through the familiar scenes of the Christmas story, sung entirely in Igbo. We hear the invitation to travel to Judea, the humble image of the manger where animals feed, and the heavenly chorus of angels singing glory to God and peace to people of good will. The recurring refrain, with its lively four-part harmony, makes it a perfect choice for the Entrance or Offertory during Christmas Day Mass, lifting the spirits of everyone in the pews.