Nwa Chukwu Kam bu (I am a Child of God) As I pondered on the song to submit for my project with Dr Andile Khumalo and Jiwe music, I was experiencing what I would call a block; I wasn't inspired to write songs. When I looked back at other songs the Lord has blessed me with and the encouragement I kept having from my teacher, I began to hum the song, Nwa Chukwu beneath my breath, remembering how honoured the Lord has made me feel by giving his gift of music to me. Nwa Chukwu Kam bu is a song to remind us that we are Gods children. Despite our short comings, God still shares His grace with us.
Grace Oforka is a Nigerian composer, performer, and voice coach. She studied music education at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Nigeria, and also obtained a certificate in singing from ABRSM. Grace has written numerous works for both solo Instruments and large ensembles. Her works have been performed by Midori Samson, Terry Ewell, Denise Rivera, Silent voices, Courtney Miller, Marc Vallon, and Seun Onifade among others. She is the co-founder of the Graciedion Chorale Society and Graciedion Media Music and Vocal Institute.
Igbo
Nwa Chukwu kam bu. // I am a Child of God
O ge Nyem ihem choro // He will give me what I want
O ga-agozi onye O choro // He will bless who he wants
Oga eleta ndi O kporo // He will watch over those he called
Nwa Chukwu kam bu // I am a Child of God
Okwa ya kere elu igwe n'uwa // He made the heavens and the earth
Okwa ya nwuru maka njo m // He died for my sins
Nwa Chukwu kam bu // I am a Child of God