SEE THE 8 POWERFUL WORSHIP SONGS THAT REV. DR. UMA UKPAI NEVER STOPPED SINGING - EVEN BEFORE HIS DEATH (NWASIR AGUWA)

🎶 The 5 Songs Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Never Stopped Singing — Even Before His Death

The name Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai carries weight across Africa’s Christian landscape. He was not just a preacher but a man who understood that music is the language of the Spirit.As he normally say, "Music is an Invitation that God cannot refuse". Every crusade, convention, or revival meeting under his ministry was marked by deep, soul-stirring worship.

Even as he aged gracefully and slowed down in his travels, there were certain songs that never left his lips — songs that connected him to Heaven and reminded his listeners that worship is warfare, thanksgiving, and testimony all in one.

Let’s explore the eight songs Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai never stopped singing during his ministrations — songs that became the soundtrack of his life and ministry.

🎵 1. “You Are a Mighty God”

Language: English
Mood: Praise & Adoration
Typical Moment: Opening worship and healing sessions

This is one of the most recognizable songs in any Rev. Uma Ukpai meeting. The moment the choir begins to sing “You are a mighty God, the great I Am, Hallelujah…” the atmosphere shifts.

Lyrics (Chorus):

You are a mighty God, the Great I Am, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
You are a mighty God, the Great I Am, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!

🌿 Why He Loved It

Rev. Uma Ukpai saw this song as a declaration of God’s supremacy. In his messages, he often said,

“When you remind yourself how mighty your God is, fear loses its power.”

Singing “You are a mighty God” was his way of lifting the people’s focus above their sickness, problems, and limitations. It redirected attention to the One who can do all things.

🔥 The Effect During Ministrations

As the crowd joined in singing, you could feel faith rising. Testimonies would often follow right after — people healed, the blind seeing, and chains broken. For him, this wasn’t just a song; it was a prophetic announcement that the presence of the Almighty had taken over.

🎵 2. “Jisos Enyi M Oma Yee, A ga m na-eso gi na-aga”

(Jesus, My Good Friend, i will keep on following you!)

Language: Igbo
Mood: Gratitude and intimacy with Christ
Typical Moment: After testimonies or just before his sermon

Lyrics (Chorus):

Jisos Enyi m oma yee, oh yee!
Jisos Enyi m oma yee, oh yee!
(Jesus my good friend, I hail You!)

🌿 Why This Song Was Special

To Rev. Uma Ukpai, Jesus wasn’t just Savior — He was Friend, Companion, and Life Partner. This song expressed that deep intimacy.
In many of his Igbo ministrations, he would sing it softly, eyes closed, sometimes with tears flowing. The simplicity of the words made it a personal prayer.

He once said during a crusade in Abia State:

“Jesus is not only powerful; He is personal. He is a friend that never betrays.”

That’s exactly what “Jisos Enyi M Oma Yee” means — a song of love from servant to Master, friend to friend.

🎶 How People Responded

Each time he sang it, the crowd would respond passionately, echoing “yee oh yee!” with joy and reverence. It was both worship and testimony — a reminder that the Christian life is built on relationship, not religion.

🎵 3. “Amiewo Tete Jehovah”

(You Are the Beginning, Jehovah)

Language: Calabar / Efik (sometimes blended with Ibibio)
Mood: Deep reverence & adoration
Typical Moment: During moments of quiet worship or transition to prayer

Lyrics (Approximate Translation):

Amiewo tete Jehovah, Abasi mi o,
Amiewo tete Jehovah, You reign forever.

🌿 Why He Sang It Often

As a native of Akwa Ibom, Rev. Uma Ukpai often incorporated local worship songs from the Calabar region into his ministrations. “Amiewo Tete Jehovah” was one of them — a gentle, rhythmic song that magnified God as the Alpha, the One before all things.

He believed that worship in one’s heart language carries a unique anointing. When he sang in Efik or Ibibio, the people connected on a deeper emotional and spiritual level. It reminded them that God understands every dialect.

💫 The Spiritual Weight of the Song

The song’s melody is slow and reverent, creating an atmosphere of awe. Often, he would pause after singing it and say,

“When you call God by His name in your own language, Heaven listens faster.”

It became one of his signature local songs, especially beloved at home crusades and thanksgiving services. Anytime he sang this song, he normally correct the instructmentalists by telling them to communicate with their instruments. To the Bassist, he will always say, "give it to me Too-tootootoo, Tootootoo; Too-tootootoo Too-tootoo;", and to the lead player he will say give me, "Tedem tedem tedem, Tedem tedem tedem, Tededem." This he uses to make his ministrations lively, and to keep the members awake and alife in the spirirt.

🎵 4. “What Shall I Say Unto the Lord (All I Have to Say Is Thank You, Lord)”

This classic chorus has become one of the most identifiable songs in Dr. Uma Ukpai’s gatherings. The moment the choir begins it, you can literally feel the atmosphere change.

Lyrics (Chorus):

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.

🌿 Why He Loves It

Rev. Ukpai often says, “A thankful heart attracts continuous miracles.”
Before any message or prophetic declaration, he reminds believers that gratitude is the foundation of power. To him, thanksgiving is not a ritual — it’s a revelation.

By singing this song, he leads the congregation to shift focus from their problems to God’s faithfulness. He believes miracles flow faster when the heart is filled with gratitude.

✨ Impact During Ministrations

Whenever this song rings out, testimonies often follow. The song opens the heavens, humbles hearts, and sets a tone of worship that invites the miraculous.

As one of his long-time followers once said, “When he starts singing ‘Thank You, Lord,’ you can feel angels moving in the air.”

🎵 5. “Onye Nwe Igwe, Ana M Ekele Gi, Onu’m Juru Na Ekele”

(The owner of heaven, I am thanking you, My Mouth Is Full of Thanksgiving)

Language: Igbo
Mood: Celebration and testimony
Typical Moment: Opening praise sessions and annual thanksgiving crusades

Lyrics (Chorus):

Onu’m juru na ekele, Chukwu oma e!
Onu’m juru na ekele, n’ihi Ihe I mere m!
(My mouth is full of praise, good God! Because of what You have done for me!)

🌿 Its Place in His Legacy

This song became almost synonymous with his name. In his hometown crusades, he was known to begin with this praise chant — dancing, clapping, and stirring the crowd into joyful thanksgiving.

Videos circulating after his passing show him singing this song passionately, often followed by testimonies of healing and deliverance.

To him, it summarized his entire life: God had done too much to keep silent.

🎵 6. "I Hold Not the Rock, But the Rock Holds Me"

This old hymn captured his faith and dependence on Jesus Christ. Rev. Uma Ukpai often reminded his congregation that our safety and strength are not in how tightly we hold on to God — but in how firmly God holds on to us.

Lyrics Highlight:
I hold not the Rock, but the Rock holds me,
The Rock of Ages, safe shall I be.

This song reflected his personal walk with God — built on grace, not human strength.

Key Message: God’s grip on you is stronger than your grip on Him.

 

🎵 7. "Amalam Emie Abasi Amana M So Nso"

This particular song of his added a deeper sense of holiness and reverence. “Amalam Emie Abasi Amana M So Nso” means “I will worship God because He is holy.”

It reflected his theology — that holiness and worship go hand in hand. He sang it often during moments of quiet prayer, setting an atmosphere of purity and humility.

Key Message: Worship flows from a pure heart devoted to God.

 

🎵 8. Oluwami Odupe (My God, I Thank You)

This Yoruba worship song was one of his favorites. “Oluwami Odupe” is a heartfelt thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness and mercy. Each time Rev. Uma Ukpai sang it, it wasn’t just a song — it was a testimony of a man who had seen God’s goodness throughout decades of ministry.

He often sang it slowly and with deep emotion, encouraging believers to always give thanks no matter their situation.

Key Message: Gratitude in every season of life.

💭 Common Thread Among All These Songs

Song	Language	Spiritual Theme	Typical Use
You Are a Mighty God	English	God’s Power	Invoking the presence for miracles
Jisos Enyi M Oma Yee	Igbo	Friendship with Jesus	Intimate worship moments
Amiewo Tete Jehovah	Efik/Ibibio	God’s Eternity	Deep reverence and reflection
What shall I say unto the Lord	English	Thanksgiving	End of service praise
Onu’m Juru Na Ekele	Igbo	Testimony & joy	Opening celebration

I Hold Not the Rock, English        Faith     Between service 

Amalam Emie Abasi   Ibibio     Thanksgiving   Deep reverence                 Amana M So Nso  

Oluwami Odupe  Yoruba  Thanksgiving End of service praise

   Each of these  8 songs tells a story — of faith, humility, and gratitude. Together, they represent the worship DNA of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai.

✝️ Why These Songs Still Matter Today

Even though the great evangelist has gone to rest, the songs he sang remain powerful. They are still being used in churches, fellowships, and crusades across Nigeria and beyond.

Here’s why they continue to inspire:

1. They are heartfelt and simple. You don’t need instruments to feel their power.

2. They carry deep theology in local expression. Each lyric magnifies God in a way that connects with ordinary people.

3. They bridge cultures. From English to Igbo to Efik, they unify worshippers across tribes.

4. They reflect a life of gratitude. Rev. Uma Ukpai’s songs were never about performance but about communion with God.

🕊️ His Final Worship Moments

Those close to him shared that even in his later years, when his voice grew softer, he would still hum these songs — especially “Jisos Enyi M Oma Yee” and “Onye Nwe Igwe Ana M Ekele Gi.”

When asked why he never stopped singing them, he smiled and said,

“Because they remind me who my God is and who I am without Him — nothing.”

That humility and worshipful spirit are what made Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai a true general of faith.

💐 Final Thoughts: A Legacy in Song

In the end, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai’s legacy is not only in the sermons he preached or the crusades he led — it’s also in the songs he left behind.

Every line of these melodies carries his message:

• God is mighty.

• Jesus is a faithful friend.

• Jehovah is eternal.

• Heaven’s Owner deserves our thanks.

• Our mouths should never run out of praise.

So whenever we lift our voices to sing “You are a mighty God” or “Onu’m Juru Na Ekele,” we’re not just singing — we’re continuing the worship of a man who spent his life magnifying God’s power and grace.

His songs live on, and through them, his ministry still speaks.

Thanks for reading my blog;

Please let me know which of those songs inspires you most, and I will tell you the one that cut my attention anytime he sings it.

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