This is a collection of christian songs that are really popular in Nigeria. Most of them are termed Praise & Worship and each song transitions into the other depending on the mood of the congregation/choir.
SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE
Shake shake shake, into the fire. The light of God is glowing in me. I know the Truth and it shall set me free, I’m gonna shake up/off the beast, And i will feel no harm, shake it up
(REPEAT CHORUS and add Voice Overlays)
Voice Overlay: I’m a K.K, K.K in the Lord. I’m a B.A, I will never go back to the world. I’m a K.K, since I repent(ed), I’m now Born-Again (born again), I’m a King’s own Kid).
It is raining, all around me, I can feel it, The latter rain, Ride on Jesus giving more reign, Until I’m blessed and I am soaked in the latter rain.
ETERNAL LIFE
Eternal Life, Eternal Life
I want to live in Eternal Life, God save my soul
I want to live in Eternal Life, God save my soul.
Oh my Savior, when You come to collect Your people, Remember me O Lord, Remember me O Lord
When You come to collect your people, Remember me O Lord, My God!
MY HANDS ARE FILLED
My hands are filled (echo)
With the blessings of the Lord (echo)
My hands are filled (echo)
With the blessings of the Lord (echo)
Everyone I touch (echo)
Everyone I touch (echo)
My hands are fill–ed, with the blessings of the Lord!
I WILL CALL UPON THE LORD (Added by Shalom Sun)
I will call upon the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will magnify the lord
Who is worthy to be praised
So shall I be saved from my enemies
The Lord reigneth! Blessed be the Lord, let the rock of my salvation be exalted. (Repeat)
BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD
Blessed be the name of the Lord
He is worthy to be praised and adored
So we lift up holy hands in one accord
Singing blessed be the name
Blessed be the name
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
YOU ARE WELCOME IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
You are welcome in the Name of the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised and adored, I can see in you, The Glory of the Lord, You are welcome in the Name of the Lord.
To break every chain (6x)
To break every chain (6x)
To break every chain (6x)
IN THE MORNING
In the morning early in the morning. In the morning I will rise and praise the Lord. (repeat)
BABA O SE!
I just want to say, Baba o, e se!!! I just want to say Baba o E se!
(Note: E se is pronounced Eh-shay)
ATAWALE (Contributed by Sardius)
Chorus: Atawale
Atawale, Achiya yesu watu, Atawale
(Repeat)
solo1: nawe ma mo ma, na wo we baba we, achiya yesu watu, atawale, ni me ni wo nko
nata tege chi so waku, achiya yesu wetu, atawale
chorus B: let Jesus reign(x2), our lord and saviour, let Jesus reign, (reign)
Solo 2: when you are tired in your soul, give your heart to him
let him reign, let Jesus reign, Telephone to him, and He will answer you, Let Him reign
Let Jesus reign
Chorus C: Afuka ye, afika ye, tori mulekele, Ami fuke, (repeat)
Vamp: Mole ka fuke, Leka Ye so fuke, (Repeat 4ce), Let him reign, let Jesus reign, Mole ka fuke, leka ye so fuke.
THANK YOU JESUS
We are saying thank you Jesus. Thank you my Lord. (Repeat.)
THANK YOU
Thank you Jesus, Thank you my Lord
Whatever I am now, It is by Your Grace
Many are dying, many are perishing
Whatever I am now it is by Your grace.
THE STEADFAST LOVE
For the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning, (always) new every morning, Great is Thy faithfulness O Lord, Great is Thy faithfulness.
HOW EXCELLENT
How excellent is Your name O Lord! (twice). How excellent is Your Name (thrice) O Lord. How excellent is Your Name (thrice) O Lord.
LIFT JESUS HIGHER
Lift Jesus higher, higher, higher. Lift Him up for the world to see.
For He said if I be lifted up from the dead, I will draw all men unto Me.
HAVE YOUR WAY
Have your way Lord, have your way (Repeat Thrice).
Oh Lord, have your way.
WHO IS LIKE UNTO THEE O LORD
Who is like unto Thee O Lord (repeat). Of all the gods, who is like thee? (You are) Glorious in holiness and faithful in power, Always doing wonders Halleluia!
ALL THE WAY TO CALVARY
All the way to Calvary He went for me, He went for me, He went for me.
All the way to Calvary, He went for me, And now He’s set me free.
MAN OF GALILEE
I love that man of Galilee, He has done so very much for me! He has forgiven me all my sins and sent the holy ghost to me, I love that man of Galilee!
BECAUSE HE LIVES
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all my fear is gone. Because I know oo ooo, He holds my future. My life is worth living just, beacuse He lives.
He sent His son, they call him Jesus. He came to die, he died for me. He died and He-eee rose to bury my burden. The holy cross, is there to prove, that my Jesus lived.
CAST YOUR CARES
I cast all my cares upon you. I lay all of my burdens down at your feet. And anytime I don’t know, what to do, I will cast all my fears upon you.
ALL GLORY TO THE LORD
All glory glory glory to the Lord, (All glory).
All glory glory glory to the Lord, Alleluia.
Hosanna! Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Alleluia. Hosanna! Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Lord.
ALL OTHER GODS
All other Gods
They are the works of men
You are the only God
There is none like You.
IT IS RAINING ALL AROUND ME!
It is raining, all around me
I can feel it, the Latter rain
Ride on Jesus, giving more rain
Until I’m wet/blessed and I am soaked in the Latter rain!
TODAY I’LL LIFT UP MY VOICE
Today oooo, I will lift up my voice in praise (x2)
For I know, You are always there for me, Almighty God, You are my all in all, No matter what I face, when trouble/success comes my way, I will praise You Lord.
Merge into next song…
YOU ALONE ARE WORTHY LORD
You alone are worthy Lord, To be praised and adored (repeat)
You’ve been faithful Lord, You’ve been faithful Lord, From the ages past, That is why Your name (Olorun k’ola) is forever more.
Segway into Gbega song…
GBEGA GBEGA
Chorus: Gbega gbega o, e ba mi gbe Jesu ga o, Gbega
E ma ma ba mi gbe Jesu ga oh, Gbega! (Clapping)
(repeat and sing Chorus)
WHAT SHALL I SAY
What shall I say, unto the Lord. All I have to say is “Thank you, Lord”. What shall I say, unto the Lord. All I have to say is “Thank you, Lord”. Thank you Lord, Thank you Lord. All I have to say is “THANK YOU, LORD!”
WHO IS THE KING OF GLORY
Who is the King of glory? The Lord almighty in battle. Who is the king of glory? The Lord, God Almighty, in battle Selah. So lift up your heads O you gates (sound of drums!) And be lifted up, in everlasting praise. That the king of glory may come in. The king of glory may come in.
OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
Our father, our father who art in heaven amen,
Hallowed be thy name!
OUR FATHER
Our father in heaven, we glorify Your name,
We bow down before Thee!
I’M GONNA PRAISE THE LORD
I’m gonna praise the Lord. The devil cannot stop me. I’m gonna praise the Lord, In every situation. In the wilderness, in the prison-yard I’m gonna praise the Lord. For His faithfulness Alleluia. I’m gonna praise the Lord oo oood, For his faithfulness Alleluia. I’m gonna praise the Lord.
GREAT IS THE LORD
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. In the city of His love, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful in situation, is the joy of the whole world. east of Zion, south of the Nile and city of the great King-nng-nggg, east of Zion south of the Nile is the city of the great King.
You are the sound of my music,
You are the song that I sing,
You are the melody and You are the harmony, Praises be to the King.
You are King of Kings and you are the Lord of Lords, You are the song that i sing. Now i return to You, the song that You gave to me You are the song that i sii-ii-ing
Now i return to You, the song that You gave to me, You are the song that i sing.
Repeat until satisfied then Transition to next song
GREAT & MIGHTY IS THE LORD THY GOD
Great and Mighty is the Lord our/thy God, Great and mighty is He (Repeat) So lift up your banner of praise to the Lord. Great and mighty is He, Ohh great and mighty is the Lord thy God. Great and mighty is He!
I AM A WINNER
I am a Winner all the time. I am a success not a failure. I am a victor not a victim, I am the head and not the tail. I am a Winner all the time. I am a success not a failure. I am a victor not a victim, I am the head and not the tail.(He’s a winner-man!) Jesus is a winner man Jesus is a winner man Jesus is a winner man. He’s a winner-man all the time. (He’s a winner man)
CHORUS: Winner-man a winner man, a winner man (thrice). He’s a winner man all the time!
GOD’S NOT DEAD
God’s not dead, He’s alive (Thrice), And I’m feeling Him all over me.
I feel him in my head, I feel him in my toes, I feel Him in my heart, I feel him in my limbs. I feel Him when I wake, I feel him when I sleep. I’m feeling Him all over me!
THE MOST HIGH
The Most High reigneth (thrice) in my heart today. The Most High reigneth (thrice) in my Life today.
EVERY LIVING SOUL
Every living soul (x2) praise the Lord. Every living soul (x2) praise the Lord. (Repeat and morph into next song)
MAGNIFY THE LORD
Magnify the Lord, Oohhh Magnify the Lord, The Lord is able! (Repeat)
HOW EXCELLENT IS YOUR LOVING KINDNESS
How excellent, how excellent, is Thy loving kindness. Is Thy loving kindness, O Lord.
BE MAGNIFIED
Be magnified O Lord, You are highly exalted,
And there is nothing you can’t do,
O Lord my eyes are on You, be magnified, Oh oh Lord be magnified.
EL-SHADDAI
El-Shaddai, El-Shaddai, Elohim and Adonai,
Age to age You’re still the same,
By the power of Your name,
El-Shaddai El-Shaddai,
Elohim and Adonai,
I will praise and lift you high,
El-Shaddai.
NFCS SONG
NFCS Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students is living the faith. We are the hope of our faith to blossom the drums of the church. Hail NFCS, with the strength of our youths we will move our faith forward and defend it whatever be the case…. Chorus: When the roll is called on the last day a joyful song we raise (x2)….
Hail NFCS! Let’s spread the good news of the kingdom to all people on earth thru NFCS and join hands with groups of like minds to evangelize the world thru NFCS. Let the message be brought to every living soul by the life that we live as students……
AKA AKA YA
Aka Jehovah n’eme mma,
Olu ebube ya,
Ke Na-eruari nebe m no,
Isi ike ndu,
Ke na-adighi ata’ta,
Aka aka ya,
Aka Jehovah neme nma.
OBI NA-ASO M RIKPO (Igbo language)
CHORUS: Obi na-aso m rikpo (twice) Mma mma Chineke n’eme mu kori-kori mara-mara. Ekene Chineke n’eju obi mu o.
1. I nee anya n’ihu m NGOZI! I nee anya n’azu mu, NGOZI! Ngozi ngozi, ekene Chineke na-eju obi mu oo, ewoo. Mma mma Chineke n’eme mu kori-kori.
Repeat Chorus.
MMIRI MARA M (Igbo language)
Mmiri mara m, ebe m na-eso Jesuu. Anwu chara m, ebe m na-eso Jesuuu.
Mmiri mara m, o mara m ma na owutero m! Ebe m na-eso Jesuu, Jesu chelu mu o, aghakwana m. Jesu chelu mu o , aghakwana m.
ECHEFULA CHINEKE KERE GI (Igbo language)
Mgbe i na-eri (sha sha), mgbe i na-anu ( gwo gwo), echefuna Chineke kere gi. I ga niru bu ndu, i la-achi azu bu onwu (twice) echefula Chineke kere gi.
KA ANYI WERE IKU AKA TOBE JEHOVAH (Igbo language)
KA ANYI WERE IKU AKA TOBE JEHOVAH eee! Were iku aka to be Jehovah eee! To be ya, eee, o na-eme mma! Eeee. O na-agwoo oya oo, Mma mma ya ga-adighide ebighi ebi!
Ihe nile m nwere n’uwa di gi na aka (Repeat), Olu m di gi na aka, Ndi be m di gi na aka, Ebe m nwere Enyi/Eze Jesus, onye ka m ga-atu egwu ozo?
TRANSLATION: Everything I have in this world is in Your hands, My work is in Your hands, My family is in Your hands. Since I have Jesus as my Friend/King, whom shall I fear?
(You can also substitute words most pressing on your mind eg. you can say Ego m (my money) di gi na aka, Di m/nwunye m (my husband/wife), etc.
A GA M EBULU ALLELUIA
A ga m ebulu Alleluia ebulu, Para Alleluia apara, apara Alleluia, bulu Alleluia, bugara Chineke Nna. Ihe ahu omere, onu m apughi ikwu!
AMARA YA (Igbo language)
Amara Ya, baara uba n’ebe m no (Repeat)
Amara Chukwu, baara uba n’ebe m no. (Repeat).
AMARA YA. (New version)
Ihe nile baa nyere mu na emetu chukwu na obi!! Echiche udo! Ogaa niru ka o chere mu ooo, o gaghi ekwe ka echiche ndi iro mezue, amara chineke o bara uba na ebe m nooo!!
ATUKWASARA M GI OBI
CHORUS: Atukwasara m gi obi, Chineke. Atukwasara m gi obi, oge nile.
1) Lee m anya, lee m anya na mkpuru obi m. (Chorus)
2) Oge m no na grasia gi, O Chineke. (Chorus)
3) Oge nile atukwasara m gi obi.
OKWESIRI
Okwesiri Nwanne m okwesiri, okwesiri Ka anyi nye ya,
Ekene oma! (Repeat)
Nye ya Ekene oma, Nye ya Ekene oma. (Intersperse with lots of clapping)
CHINEKE NKE IGWE (Igbo language)
Chineke nke igwe, I gbaputara m. Mgbe mu onwe m no na nsogbu, a ga m enye gi ekele. Ekele oma ka m ga enye gi, Otitoo oma ka m ga-enye gi. Abu ndi nso ka m ga-abuuuuu. I di ngozi na I di ukwuuuu. Gbaghara m ooo Chineke, ka m ketoke n’ime gi.
Chorus: Okwa gi? Okwa Gi si na i ga-eburu m ibu a? O kwa Gi si na I ga-abu nke mu oo. A no m n’iru gi. Ka m ket’oke n’ime Gi.
BIA NU LEE
Bianu lee ya, bianu leehhh (Repeat once). Bianu leh Onye o bu na-eme mma, Bianu leh Onye o bu na-eme mma.
{Repeat as many times as desired}
Come and see o, Come and see (Repeat once). Come and see what the Lord has done, Come and see what the Lord has done.
{Repeat as many times as desired}
UMUAKA KWESIRI I MA
Umuaka kwesiri I ma (Echo: Umuaka kwesiri I ma).
{Repeat 3 times}
Onye Jesus bu!
Children are supposed to know (Echo: Children are supposed to know).
{Repeat 2 more times}
Who Jesus is!
KENE OLISA
A ga m e ji gini kene Olisa? A ga m e ji gini kene Nna m o? A ga m e ji gini kene Chineke, Onye kere uwa. Onye obi oma. Oseburuwa CHUKWU. Chukwuuuuu, O kaa ka!
A ga m e ji gini kene Olisa? A ga m e ji gini kene Nna m o? A ga m e ji gini kene Chineke, Onye bi n’igwe. Onye obi oma. Oseburuwa CHUKWU. Chukwuuuuu, O kaa ka!
Igbo Catholic Mass verses
O CHUKWU BIKO NARA AJA (Sung during Consecration)
A) O Chukwu biko Nara aja biko, Biko nara aja,
O Chukwu biko Nara aja biko. Nara aja, O Chukwu Gozie anyi. 🙏🏽
B) Gi bu Chukwu, Gi kere mmadu nile, Gi bu ugbo ndu fa.
C) A ga m ekuni jekwube Nna m, A ga m ekuni jekwube Nna m,
A ga m asi ya na-emeghewo m megida Nna,
A ga m asi ya ya gbaghara m njo m nile.
D) NARA AJA ANYI
Anyi ayoo Gi, Nara aja anyi, Ezi Chukwu (twice), Na ba ta ya, Were ya, Gozie ya, mekwaa ya Nna Ka o di mma, Kwesii n’i ga anara ya.