Artist: Cornelius Benjamin
Song: You Are the Lord
Album: JESUS BE OGA 2
Track: 11
Genre: Gospel
Language: English
Released: June 11, 2001
Duration: 2:00
Record Label: 5737480 Records DK
As we get closer to the end of JESUS BE OGA 2, “You Are the Lord” is another simple but powerful song from Cornelius Benjamin.
The song was released in 2001 as the 11th track on the album. At just two minutes long, it doesn’t spend a lot of time trying to explain anything. The title already gives you the main message: God is the Lord, and He deserves our praise.
One thing that stands out about this song is how direct it is. There are no complicated ideas to figure out. It is simply a declaration of who God is. That straightforward approach was common in the older Nigerian gospel music of that period, where the message was often placed ahead of elaborate production.
And this song has actually continued to attract listeners over the years. Cornelius Benjamin’s official Audiomack upload has recorded more than 54,000 plays, while the song is also listed among his popular tracks on Amazon Music.
It is also interesting to see where “You Are the Lord” sits on the album. Before it comes “Jehovah Mazuru,” “Ezi Enyi,” “Nkem Apughi Iche,” “Olu Oma Gi Ebuka,” “Obu Jehova,” “Onye Ukwu,” “Nani Gi,” “Heavenly Race,” “God Is Greater” and “Odum Nke Eboh Judah.” After it comes “There Is Nothing,” “M’ga Eso Gi (Onye Nzoputam)” and finally “Imara Nma.”
More than two decades later, JESUS BE OGA 2 is still available on streaming platforms, giving today’s listeners an opportunity to discover this part of Cornelius Benjamin’s musical history. The album contains 14 songs and runs for about 46 minutes.
For people who grew up listening to Nigerian gospel music around the early 2000s, “You Are the Lord” may bring back memories of a very different era of gospel music. For younger listeners, it is a chance to hear one of the older sounds that helped shape Nigerian gospel music.
Listen to Cornelius Benjamin – You Are the Lord using the audio player below and enjoy another classic from JESUS BE OGA 2.
