, a musician known to his people as a "Messiah" of modern Igbo Highlife.
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: The use of complex proverbs and idioms makes it a favorite for ceremonies and cultural gatherings. You can listen to the full performance on or stream it via Apple Music artists or dive into the lyrics and proverbs used in this specific song? Ogaraya Holy Cross by Chief Michael Udegbi - Audiomack , a musician known to his people as
In 2016, Chief Ogaranya initiated what locals call the “Great Repack.” He pledged not only to renovate the church but to transform it. Over the next five years, he funded the construction of a permanent, airy sanctuary with a stained-glass depiction of the Holy Cross. He built a rectory, ensuring that a priest could finally reside within the community. A borehole provided clean water for the first time, and a parish hall doubled as a school for catechism and a skills acquisition center for women. You can listen to the full performance on