The Name That Echoes Through Eternity: Joshua Oyetunde & Manus Akpanke Lift High “I Call You Jesus”
Nigerian gospel minister Joshua Oyetunde has ushered in the new year with a triumphant and heaven-soaked declaration, releasing his powerful new single, “I Call You Jesus,” now available for download online. Recorded live in the vibrant heart of Abuja, this stirring anthem features the extraordinary talents of singer and producer Manus Akpanke, forming part of a dynamic live recording project that also includes profound worship expressions like “Mimo” and “Okun Ri O.” From the very first note, the atmosphere shifts—passionate vocals intertwine with rich, organic instrumentation, creating a soundscape so drenched in presence that listeners will find themselves transported straight into the heart of that sacred gathering. This is not merely a performance captured on tape; it is a spiritual moment frozen in time, waiting to unfold anew in the life of everyone who presses play.
What makes “I Call You Jesus” so profoundly captivating is its beautiful threading of biblical history into a tapestry of contemporary worship. The song echoes the glorious revelation of God through the ages—to Abraham as El-Shaddai, to the Israelites as Yahweh, and to us as Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. It proclaims with unshakeable conviction that while generations have known Him by many names, there is no name higher, no name more powerful, no name sweeter than the name of Jesus. As Oyetunde and Akpanke lead this anthem of exaltation, the song transcends melody and lyric to become something far greater: a declaration of faith, a celebration of God’s unwavering faithfulness across millennia, and a holy invitation to bow before the Name above every other name. In a world desperate for something certain, “I Call You Jesus” reminds us that some names never lose their power.
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