Mercy Chinwo - Bo Ekom Lyrics
Lyrics
Oooh oooh oooh oooh
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Sia for mu tieghe nte owo o
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do ooo
Bo ekom do ooo
Jesus, Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Ekwo;
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Edidem me didem
Bo ekom
Ete usen naneyen
Bo ekom
Oh! Ibaha owo si ntie nta fo
Ukpono eyene fi o
Ibaha owo si ntie nta fo
Akara eyon ye esun
Ibaha owo si ntie nta fo
Ekamba abasi
Ibaha owo si ntie nta fo
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Oh dah de de
Pa di dah di di
Pa pa pa pa dah dah dah
Di di di
Pa di dah di di di
Pa pa pa dah do do do
Pa pa pa bu pa pi di di
Bu di pa pa di di bu
Dah dah di
Pa di dah bu pa pa pa
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
UBoro eyene fi
Do do do do do
Do do do
Sia fo mu tieghe nte owo o
(Sia fo, sia fo, sia fo)
Sia fo, sia fo, sia fo
Sia fo my tieghe nte owo o
Oooooooooh
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Ukpono eyene fi
Bo ekom do
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Bo ekom do o
Bo ekom do o
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Bo ekom do o
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Ete usen naneyenee oo
Bo ekom do
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Edidem me didem
Bo ekom
Uko ke kong o
Bo ekom
Bo ekom do ooooo
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Aye ye
Aye ye
Aya ya
Aya ya
Adododo
Adododo
Adedede
Adedede
Aye ye
Aye ye
Aya ya
Aya ya
Adododo
Adodo
Adedede
Adede
Bo ekom do o
Ayanga owo ke mfon
Bo ekom do o
Ukpono eyene fi
Uko ke kong
Uko uko uko
Aye ye
Aye ye
Aya ya
Aya ya
Adododo
Adododo
Adedede
Adedede
Aye ye
Aye ye
Aya ya
Aya ya
Adododo
Adodo
Adedede
Adede
Oooh
Bo ekom do
Oooh
Bo ekom do
Oooh
Bo ekom do
Oooh
Bo ekom do
Bo ekom do o
Ete usen naneyen
Jesus
Bo ekom do
Video
Mercy Chinwo - Bor Ekom (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Mercy Chinwo’s “Bo Ekom,” released on November 1, 2019, is a powerful declaration of divine praise, deeply rooted in the Efik language, and it resonates with a profound sense of gratitude for God’s unwavering goodness. The title itself, “Bo Ekom,” translates to "Give thanks" or "Praise is due," immediately setting the tone for a song that is less about a narrative and more about an outpouring of adoration. The core message is an unreserved acknowledgment of God’s magnificence, His supreme power, and His enduring faithfulness. It serves as an anthem for believers to recognize that no matter the circumstances, the proper response is thanksgiving.
The lyrics, though expressed in a language many may not understand universally, convey a consistent theme of attributing all glory to God. Phrases like “Ayanga owo ke mfon,” which speaks to the greatness of God's deeds, and “Ukpono eyene fi,” indicating honor belonging to Him, echo scriptural truths found throughout the Psalms. The song is a direct call to celebrate God, mirroring the Psalmist's invitation in Psalm 100:4: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Chinwo’s rendition encourages a posture of humility and reverence, reminding us that all our blessings and strength originate from the Almighty. The repeated emphasis on the phrase “Bo ekom do” reinforces this central theme, urging listeners to continuously offer praise, a practice central to Christian worship. It’s a reminder that praise is not merely an emotional response but a conscious act of obedience and recognition of God’s sovereignty, as exhorted in Hebrews 12:28, where we are told to offer acceptable worship with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. The song effectively captures the essence of attributing all credit and honor where it is due, aligning with passages like Revelation 4:11, which states, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Mercy Chinwo masterfully crafts “Bo Ekom” as a vibrant testament to the transformative power of acknowledging God’s greatness in every aspect of life, inspiring a continuous spirit of gratitude and worship.