Text: Kent Edunjobi
Music/Tune: Kent Edunjobi and Apex Choir ft EmmaOMG
Genre: Gospel
Language: Yoruba
Scripture reference: 1 Samuel 7:12
Liturgical Uses/Seasons: General
Themes: God’s Help

EBENEZERI (EBENEZER) by Kent Edunjobi is a deeply expressive Yoruba-English worship composition that reflects on God’s enduring help, drawing inspiration from the biblical motif of “Ebenezer,” meaning “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12). Kent Edunjobi, known for his cinematic choral arrangements and culturally rooted sound, blends orchestral elements with traditional Yoruba melodic contours to create a solemn yet uplifting atmosphere. The song’s lyrical focus centers on remembrance, gratitude, and a testimony-driven acknowledgment of God’s unfailing support. Its musical architecture features emotive strings, choral layering, and a steady, processional rhythm that evokes a sense of sacred storytelling. Vocally, Edunjobi’s delivery carries both narrative weight and worshipful depth, making the song resonate across denominational and generational lines. EBENEZERI stands within the larger resurgence of Nigerian liturgical-style gospel music that prioritizes theological depth and indigenous expression. As a result, the song functions as both a spiritual reflection on divine faithfulness and a cultural celebration of God’s intervention in the believer’s journey.

In Nigeria, EBENEZERI (EBENEZER) is widely used in church services that emphasize thanksgiving, testimony, and remembrance of God’s faithfulness. Many congregations employ the song during annual harvest celebrations, crossover services, and special thanksgiving Sundays because its theme aligns with collective expressions of gratitude. It is also popular in personal devotion, where believers use it as a reflective soundtrack for prayer and meditation on God’s past mercies. Choirs frequently render it in choral arrangements, further strengthening its presence in both traditional and contemporary worship settings.

Lyrics:

Ebenezeri wa re o (This is our Ebenezer)
Nibi te ran wa lowo de (Thus far You have helped us)
Ka’ma jo o k’ayo k’a f’ogo f’olu (Let us dance, rejoice and glorify the Lord)

Ninu irinkerido mi laiye (As I walk this path of life)
Iwo lo bami se (It is You who helps me)
Alubarika to wa mi ri (Success chased after me)
Emi ko, ise Olorun ni (Not by my doing, but the Lord)
Ewu gbogbo ti mo la koja (It is not by my power)
Ki ma i s’agbara mi (That I have survived many evils)
Atinuda-ti mo ni loje kin dupe ore (My meditation leads me to give thanks)

Refrain:
Ebenezeri wa re o (This is our Ebenezer)
Nibi te ran wa lowo de (Thus far You have helped us)
Ka’ma jo o k’ayo k’a f’ogo f’olu (Let us dance, rejoice and glorify the Lord)
Ebenezeri wa reo, e ma ma se e se (This is our Ebenezer, we give thanks)
Ki ma i se ni agbara Oluwa lo ni imo at’oye (It is not our power, the hand of the Lord helped us)
Ogo t’aiye ri t’on polongo, ire lo Baba se (The glory the world sees is by Your Hand, father)
Orin Alleluya, Hosana lo gbenu wa kan (Our mouths are filled with a Hallelujah and Hosanna)

E se, ibi t’e ti bere (Thank You for where you started)
E se, ibi t’e ba de (Thank you for how far You have done it)
A dupe Oluwa, ibe t’e mu wa lo (Lord we are grateful)
Nitori, bi koba se t’oluwa, to ti wa ni tiwa (For where you are taking us)
Ni bo la ba jasi o (If the Lord was not on our side)
Amo ni sehin a dupe at’ope da? (Then where would we be?)
T’oripe, awon kan gbeke le keke (Now we give thanks again and again)
Awon kan gbeke le esin (Some trust in chariots, others in horses)
Awa ta gbeke le o, ibi to muwa de re (But we put our trust in You, This far You have carried us)
Ibi ogo ni, la se wipe (Is glorious, this is why we sing)
Orin Alleluya, orin Hosana o (Songs of Hallelujah and songs of Hossana)
Orin Ebenezer, Hosanna lo gb’enu wa kan (Songs of Ebenezer and Hosanna fill our mouths)

(Refrain)

Oh… a pa’nu po a dupe (We raise our voices to give thanks)
Oh… a korin ayo a m’ope wa (We sing for joy, bringing our thanksgiving)
Oh… a pa’nu po a dupe (We raise our voices to give thanks)
Oh… a korin ayo a m’ope wa (We sing for joy, bringing our thanksgiving)
Agbon igbe ibukun aidiye le (You have granted us uncountable blessings)
To fi fun wa, la se ndupe! (This is why we thank You) (Repeat)

(Refrain)

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Contributed by Adedapo Stephen BABALOLA.