Artist: Cornelius Benjamin
Song: M’GA ESO GI (ONYE NZOPUTAM)
Album: JESUS BE OGA 2
Track: 13
Genre: Gospel
Language: Igbo
Released: June 11, 2001
Duration: 1:52
If you’re going back into the old Nigerian gospel catalogue, “M’GA ESO GI (ONYE NZOPUTAM)” by Cornelius Benjamin is another song worth bringing back.
The song was released in 2001 as the 13th track on his JESUS BE OGA 2 album. At just under two minutes, it’s a short song, but the message is straight to the point.
The title is in Igbo, and “M’ga eso gi” carries the idea of “I will follow You,” while “Onye Nzoputam” refers to “my Saviour.” So right from the title, you already get the heart of the song: following God and recognising Him as one’s Saviour.
What is interesting about this song today is how much people still listen to it. The track has continued to appear on streaming platforms more than 20 years after its original release. Spotify lists it among Cornelius Benjamin’s popular songs, while his official Audiomack page shows tens of thousands of plays for the track.
And this is just one part of what makes JESUS BE OGA 2 interesting. The 2001 album contains 14 tracks, including “JEHOVA MAZURU,” “EZI ENYI,” “NANI GI,” “HEAVENLY RACE,” “GOD IS GREATER,” “YOU ARE THE LORD” and “IMARA NMA.”
Cornelius Benjamin has also continued making gospel music long after this album. His catalogue goes back even further, with projects such as MMIRI NDU VOL 1 from 1996 and MMIRI NDU VOL 2 from 1998. His more recent releases show that he has remained active in gospel music, with Apple Music listing “GINI KAM GA EJI (WHAT SHALL I RENDER)” as a 2026 release.
That’s why songs like “M’GA ESO GI” are worth preserving. This isn’t a new song trying to follow today’s sound. It is part of the older Nigerian gospel catalogue that many people grew up listening to, and it gives younger listeners a chance to hear what gospel music sounded like more than two decades ago.
Listen to Cornelius Benjamin – M’GA ESO GI (ONYE NZOPUTAM) using the audio player below and enjoy another piece of Nigerian gospel history.
