When I think upon your goodness;
And Your faithfulness each day
I?m convinced it?s not because I am worthy
to receive the kind of love that You give.
But I?m grateful for your mercy,
and I?m grateful for your grace
And because of how You?ve poured out Yourself,
I have come to sing this song out in praise
Imela, Imela
Okaka, Onyekeruwa
Imela, Imela,
Eze m Oh
(Thank You Jesus)
Who am I to sing Your praises?
Who am I to worship You?
It?s Your blood that makes the difference in me
And made a way to enter into Your throne
I could not come near Your presence
I could never sing Your song
But the sacrifice on Calvary?s tree
is the reason I can cry out today
Imela, Imela
Okaka, Onyekeruwa
Imela, Imela,
Eze m Oh
Onyedikagi? Ekene diri gi
Onyene mema
Onyedikagi? Ekene diri gi
Onye nagworia
Imela means thank you
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IMELA (Thank You)
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Jun 13, 2026 updated
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Nathaniel Bassey featuring Enitan Adaba's song 'Imela (Thank You)' is a worship song expressing deep gratitude to God for His goodness, faithfulness, mercy, and grace. The lyrics reflect on the singer's unworthiness and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which makes it possible to approach God in praise. The repeated Igbo word 'Imela' means 'thank you,' and the song includes other Igbo phrases like 'Okaka' (the great one) and 'Onyekeruwa' (the creator). The song is a heartfelt response to God's love and the redemptive work of Christ.
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