MUSIC+LYRICS: Ify – Ebubedike

IfeomaChukwu is a dynamic and multi-talented Nigerian woman whose life and journey reflect a unique blend of creativity, resilience, faith, and service. She hails from Urualla in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. An academic achiever, she earned her degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, laying a solid intellectual foundation that has supported her diverse career path. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is also a devoted mother to a son and a daughter, balancing family life with her many responsibilities and passions.

Before relocating from Nigeria to Kigali in East Africa, where she currently works as a Hospitality and Tourism Consultant, IfeomaChukwu built an impressive career in media and communications. She is an independent television producer and host, known for her work on programs such as DeMarketplaceTV and Heroes: A Celebration of Success. Through these platforms, she has showcased stories of growth, achievement, and impact, contributing significantly to the media landscape.

With over a decade of experience as a media marketing executive and SME brand builder, she has helped numerous small and medium enterprises develop their brands and expand their reach. Her creative talents also extend to voice-over artistry, where she has lent her voice to various projects with professionalism and excellence. In recognition of her work in music, she received awards for her song Nothing Pass My God at the Mega Awards, further cementing her reputation as a creative force. She is also an award-winning TV producer, a testament to her dedication and impact in the media industry.

Affectionately known as “Sister Ify,” she is deeply involved in personal development and relationship building. She is a relationship consultant and counselor, committed to helping individuals and families build healthy, meaningful connections. As the founder and convener of D2R Network—a Christian singles organization—she has created a platform that connects people with shared values, fostering relationships that have led to over 150 successful marriages. In addition, she is a matchmaker, mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and life coach, using her voice and experience to inspire and uplift others. Despite her public engagements, she describes herself as a creative introvert who finds joy in cooking, creating, and developing people. Above all, she is a passionate lover of God and humanity.

The inspiration behind her song “EBUBEDIKE” is deeply personal and rooted in a profound season of loss and healing. The song was birthed during one of the most challenging periods of her life—when her father fell critically ill. At the time, she had just returned from an event at AIT where she received an award, only to be confronted with the devastating news of her father’s condition. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given only five days to live by doctors, she refused to accept the report and chose instead to care for him personally.

Putting aside her career in music and media, she devoted herself entirely to nursing her father, extending his life beyond medical expectations. By God’s grace, she was able to relieve him of cancer pain for seven days. However, just when it seemed he was recovering, he passed away 48 hours after traveling back home from her residence. The loss left her deeply shattered. Having shared an incredibly close bond with her father—and both parents being central figures in her life—his passing created a profound emptiness. Within three years, she also lost her mother and a beloved brother, compounding her grief and sense of loss.

In the midst of this overwhelming sorrow, she encountered a divine comfort that transformed her pain. She recounts a moment where God reassured her, saying, “I am still your Father. I am a greater Father, and I will uphold and love you forever.” This revelation became a turning point, bringing healing and restoring her hope. Through every trial, she experienced God’s faithfulness in unexpected and powerful ways.

“EBUBEDIKE,” which means “Mighty Warrior” in Igbo, is therefore more than a song—it is a testimony. It is a declaration of God’s sovereignty, even in the face of death. The song serves as a constant reminder that despite losing loved ones, God remains powerful, faithful, and present. It affirms her belief that death does not have the final say, because Christ has conquered both death and the grave.

Through this song, IfeomaChukwu expresses her unwavering trust in God and her hope in the promise of resurrection—that one day, believers will gather at the feet of the Master to worship and reign with Him eternally. “EBUBEDIKE” stands as a message of consolation, faith, and victory, reminding listeners that even in the deepest pain, God remains the ultimate source of strength, comfort, and everlasting hope.

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Lyrics: EBUBEDIKE by Ify

Instruments….,

humming, yeah eh hhh
tongues,
Ohohh oh
He is risen ,
from the Dead Alive.
Great and Mighty You are
You are
EBUBEDIKE .e e e e e..,
He is risen from the Dead Alive , Great and Mighty You are You are You are
Ebubedike eh eh eh ,

ch/
Ebubedike e e eh eh eh eh , Ebubedike ee eh eh eh eh
oh my risen Lord ,
Great and Mighty ,
You are ,
You are,
There’s no one like You u ,
Ikariri he asin Ibu- nIbu-
odighi onye kagi oh ooh

Verse 1,

oh my Lord
You are of my praise ….
OmaliChi m Lee,
You a r e worthy of my Praise….
Chinekem eh
You are worthy of my praise
Omalichi Chim Lee
You are worthy of my praise

Ch/
Ebubedike eee eh eh eh,
Ebubedike eh eh eh eh eh
Great and might You are , You are there’s no One like You ehh
Ikariri Ihe-asinubu, nibu uu-
odighi onyedika eh,

speech :
Halleluyah He is Ebubedike dikenagha,
The Lord Strong and Mighty!
He rose from the grave
Halleluyah Hu uuuu.

Bridge:
Death and Hades
could not hold Him down, sickness and hell-
could not hold Him down nnnnnn

ch/
Ebubedike ehhhhhhhhehhhh ehhhhhhh
Ebubedike ehhhhhhh eh eh eh
oh my risen Lord ,
Great and Mighty You are , You are
there’s no one like You oh
Ikariri Ihe-asinubu nIbu
odighi onyedika Gi oh oh

chant ;
Ebubedike !
Ebubedike !
Ebubedike !
Ebubedike eh eh eh
Ebubedike eeeee
oh my risen Lord ,risen Lord , Lord ..
.
ch/
He Arose from the dead,
He took the power of life and death in His Hands…
He Arose from the Dead , Ebubedike eee eh eh eh
He Arose from Dead Alive
He took the power of life and death in His Hands
Ebubedike eh eh eh

Great and Mighty You are
There’s no one like You
Ooo ,
Ikariri Ihe-asinubu nIbu
Odighi onyedika Ghi iii

Ending Chorus solo
He Arose from the dead
He took the power of life and death in His Hands
He Arose from the dead
He took the power of life and death in His Hands
He Arose from the dead
Ebubedike eh eh eh