Lyrics
NIGERIAN lOCAL WORSHIP + English Translation
Aka Aka Ya -The arm of the Lord
Aka Jehovah namema - The arm of the Lord does great things
Olu ebube Ya - The display of His splendor
Nke na eruari na’ebem mo - I see all around me
Isi iyi nke ndu- The stream of life
Nke na dighi atata - That never runs dry
Aka aka Ya - The arm of the Lord
Aka Jehovah namema - The arm of His strength does great things
Aka Aka Ya -The arm of the Lord
Aka Jehovah namema - The arm of the Lord does great things
Olu ebube Ya - The display of His splendor
Nke na eruari na’ebem mo - I see all around me
Isi iyi nke ndu- The stream of life
Nke na dighi atata - That never runs dry
Aka aka Ya - The arm of the Lord
Aka Jehovah namema - The arm of His strength does great things
Daddy mu - My Father
Onye na-eme mma etu isi eme - Who favors me like You?
Ngi bu chi mu - You are my God
Aka aka ya The arm of the Lord
Aka Jehovah namema- 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 namema- The arm of His strength does great things
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Meaning & Inspiration
Aka Aka Ya Jehovah celebrates the strength, splendor, and sustaining care of God. The repeated image of the arm of the Lord presents divine power as active rather than distant: it does great things, surrounds the singer with visible glory, and opens a way ahead. Alongside that image, the stream of life that never runs dry conveys continuing provision. The bilingual lines keep praise and explanation close together, allowing the central confession to remain clear across both Igbo and English.
The later lines become more personal without leaving the song’s worshipful focus. God is named as Father, source of favor, magnificent ruler, and the one who makes a path. Thanksgiving follows remembered help, while the recurring refrain gathers every testimony under the strength of Jehovah. The language may call to mind biblical passages about the Lord’s revealed arm and life-giving water, but its main movement is direct praise: God acts, sustains, and deserves thanks.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 52:10 Isaiah describes the Lord revealing His holy arm before the nations.
- John 4:14 Jesus describes His gift as water springing up to eternal life.