Text/Music: Gabriel Eziashi
Genre: Gospel Music
Language: Igbo
Scripture References: Exodus 6:6; 15:16; Deuteronomy 5:15; 7:19; 33:27; Psalm 44:3; 89:10; 89:21; 98:1; Isaiah 30:30; 40:10; 59:1; 63:12
Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Praises/Adoration
Themes: Faith, Love of God

Gabriel Eziashi is a songwriter of repute. He is also a dynamic singer with a phenomenal voice range. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria on the 5th of September 1972. He developed interest in music from a very young age and that passion paved way for him to climb the stage early in his life. He is the fifth in a family of seven children. Click the link for more details: https://gabrieleziashi.com/profile/

The song, “AKA JEHOVAH” is one of the favorite congregational songs in the southern part of Nigeria. It is written and sung in the Igbo Language. The Igbo language is one of the three main languages in Nigeria. From the translations in parenthesis, the meaning of the song becomes clearer for non-Igbo speaking persons. It is a song of praise to God for His goodwill and acts of kindness through His mighty hands that delivers us. One will fall in love with the song the first time of listening to it. it gives joy, lifts the soul, and encourages one to worship God more purposefully. It is a solo piece but can be sung as a congregational song. It is not a fast-paced song. It is simple and yet profound in meaning and depth.

Listen to this song below

Lyrics

Refrain:
Aka Aka Ya (The arm of the Lord)
Aka Jehovah na’eme mma (The arm of the Lord does great things)
Olu ebube ya (The display of His splendor)
Nke na eruari na’ebem nno (I see all around me)
Isi iyi nke ndu (The stream of life)
Nke na dighi ata’ta (That never runs dry)
Aka aka ya (The arm of the Lord)
Aka Jehovah na’eme mma (The arm of His strength does great things)

Daddy mu, (Father,)
Onye na-eme mma etu i si eme m? (Who favors me like You?)
Ngi bu chi mu (You are my God)
Aka aka ya (The arm of the Lord)
Aka Jehovah na’eme mma (The arm of His strength does great things)

Onye ukwu, Onye isi (The Magnificent, The Principle)
Daddy na-akwa uzo (Father who paves the way)
Ekele dili aha gi (Thanks be unto Your Name)
Aka aka ya (The arm of the Lord)
Aka Jehovah na’eme mma (The arm of His strength does great things)

Aka na-akpu nwa (The Potter’s hand)
Aka na-enye ndu (The Author of Life)
Daddy na-eme mma, lo… (Father who does great things)
Aka aka ya (The arm of the Lord)
Aka Jehovah na’eme mma (The arm of His strength does great things)

Onye nwe m, Onye nwe m, Onye nwe m (My Lord)
Jehovah mu (My Lord)

(Refrain)

Contributed by Gracious Okoronkwo.