Ibibio Gospel Songs
The Ibibio people are a southern Nigerian coastal people. They are most prevalent in the states of Akwa Ibom and Cross River. They are related to the people of Efik. During the colonial period in Nigeria, the Ibibio Union requested recognition as a sovereign nation from the British.
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Considering how the year 2022 was musically, the staff and management of this page have meticulously compiled a list of incredible gospel songs sung in the Southern Nigerian language, Ibibio/Efik. This is similar to us reminding you to listen to the top-rated gospel songs in 2023.
10. Margaret Anizor – Ekamba Abasi
This is a fun song to listen to and vibe to. ‘Ekemba ‘Basi’ means ‘Great God. This song, in particular, is about God’s greatness as the only ruler of the universe.
9. El Mafrex – Adod Ukara
“Ekpe” is an Efik and Ibibios musical genre that has recently been infused into the Church music scene.
On this note, El Mafrex collaborated with Mbomboyo and Comely to create this danceable piece produced by Kris Flib.
The song is a blend of “Ekpe” beats and Western instruments, with Ibibio, Annang, and Oro flavours to make it unique.
8. Emem Baseda – Otommo Boko
Emem Baseda’s vocal dexterity is both intriguing and beautiful to listen to. The Queen of Finalmix Record has been active in her craft, delivering top-notch pieces such as “Otommo Boko,” an Afro-gospel genre.
The slow and steady nature of the song, as well as the well-programmed instrumentation, place it in its class.
The song is God, our refuge. The one we can call on to be saved.
The violin riffs and woodblock timing, combined with the choir’s choral feeling, gave this piece a distinct personality.
7. Progress Effiong – Ama
Afro Soft-rock became a part of the Nigerian Gospel Music genre (thanks to Frank Edwards) and various people have created beautiful pieces of music from it, but Progress Effiong stands tall in this – just like his height.
“Ama,” which translates to “Lover,” is a 5:26-second piece. It begins with a Piano intro and ascending movements of 6-7-8-2-3. Progress Effiong takes the first solo, which is a mix of English and Ibibio lines, while Favour Eno, who is also featured on this project, takes the pre-chorus.
The same thing happens in verse two, and the first Chorus is a duet between them before the Choral harmonies. The guitar solo at 3:23 lays the groundwork for “He Loves Me,” in which Progress and Favour take turns in the call and respond with vocals while doing ad-libs.
Ama is one of the ten Ibibio Gospel Songs you should have
6. James Edikan – Ikidi Edibo
“Ikidi Ndibo” is a Praise and Thanksgiving song about God’s goodness. The song’s overall theme is that we are coming to thank God. The Niger-Deltans have a distinct beat for their Praise session, and this song is infused with it.
The lead guitar is an accompaniment to this song, and its solo at one point in the song added a different flavour to the music. It’s a track to listen to and enjoy.
5. Eno Michael – Bo Itoro
A solo/choral ballad with a mid-tempo and dense instrumentation. Beautiful piano leaks, riffs, and syncopation. Eno Michael, a member of the House on the Rock Cathedral Choir in Lagos, has excelled in her field. “Bo Itoro” is one of her beautiful songs.
This is a dual version, with the first edition jazzier than the remix featuring Utibe Williams. Utibe’s saxophone lines add colour and flavour to this music.
It’s worth listening to and thanking God for all He’s done, as the song’s literal translation suggests.
4. Mercy Chinwo – Udeme Mmi
Yeah, Mercy Chinwo is too good that her song “Udeme” which means ‘Share or Portion’ is the next after “Bor Ekom”. Observationally, an Ibibio track is always the second track on her albums. “Udeme” is the second track on Mercy Chinwo’s “Satisfied” album.
It is a full-fledged High-life track with an Electric guitar intro with some strings section in the last 4 bars before the entrance of the first verse, with some Nsak, Triangle, Lead Guitar riffs, Bass Guitar at the low end, and an absence of the Kick drum, while every instrument comes and the ‘b’ section of the composition.
The chorus of the song is all in unison until the harmonies “sosongho” part. Mercy Chinwo demonstrated her mastery of music’s’sol-fa notation’ in this song.
The song focuses on God’s wonderful love as our portion and inheritance. It explains the Salvation gifts that are embedded in God’s love.
This song has been widely streamed and played on various media outlets and platforms.
3. Bobby Friga – Owo’Do
A beautiful Afro-spiritual Chant genre, characterised by Thanksgiving lyrics. A song of gratitude, an outpouring of gratitude. “Owo’do” is more than a song; it’s an attitude, a feeling, a mood to bask in, and an experience to have.
“Owo’do” is a song that, once heard, will become a repeat on your player because it is soothing to the soul, even for non-Ibibio or Efik speakers. This is a timeless classic.
2. Nathaniel Bassey – Oh Jehovah
A popular folk gospel piece that means we extolling God’s name on high. Nathaniel Bassey, using only piano, synth, trumpet, and background vocals, created gold in 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
The shift in tonal centres in a song adds aesthetics to the music.
This song is ideal for both personal and group worship.
1. Mercy Chinwo – Bor Ekom
Mercy Chinwo’s identity may be perplexing to some Ibibios and Efiks, owing to her fluency in their languages and the difference in her surname.
Mercy, being a Granddaughter of this region, is the reason for her singing with such depth of language.
“Bor Ekom,” which translates to “Receive Praise or Thanks,” is the second track on her debut studio album, “The Cross; My Gaze,” which was released by her record label, EeZee Conceptz.
It is a 6:10 timer music that begins with an acoustic guitar intro on the first four bars, followed by Talking Drums and Woodblock on the fifth bar to complete the eight bar intro. Then there’s the voice and the pad synth.
Mercy uses a scatting interlude to demonstrate her proficiency and ownership of her craft, followed by the chorus, which is sung in harmony with some trumpet underground riffs and runs.
The song is a mash-up of High-life (though with less instrumentation) and Afro-spiritual Chant.