The leader of the respected Christ Apostolic Church’s Good Women Choir, Ibadan, Deborah Fasoyin, has said Odun Nlo Sopin ‘Wazobia version’ has generated accolades among the Hausa and Igbo Christian faithfuls.

The 80-year-old said the reason Berachah Music put together Odun Nlo Sopin ‘Wazobia version’ was to extend the blessings to all by translating it into the other two major languages in Nigeria― Hausa and Igbo.

The audio and lyrics video of the song have been released, while the music video will be out soon.”

Fasoyin said:

“The responses we have got have been awesome, especially from the Hausa and Igbo communities in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. People have been saying things like, ‘This is long overdue’, ‘God bless you for extending the blessing in the song to other tribes’, ‘Now, Odun Nlo Sopin will remain forever’ and ‘This song will unite Nigeria like never before’.

“I can also tell you authoritatively that the song’s acceptance since its release through the number of downloads, streaming, likes and views on all our social media platforms and designated music stores has been very great. I would like to use this medium to thank Nigerians, both home and abroad, for extending their love to us by responding positively to the new versions.”

On how the choir was connecting to young generations, Fasoyin said, “Young, up-and-coming Christian artistes are encouraged to connect with us by way of collaborations.

“In 2015, during Daystar Christian Centre’s Christmas carol service, we had a collaborative session with the Healing Stream of God choir, rendering Odun Nlo Sopin with a touch of youthful energy. The addition of some modern instruments also gave the song a universal recognition and the performance went viral on social media.

“Meanwhile, the new wazobia versions of the song also feature some young artistes, who sang with me. All these are ways to make the younger generation connect to our old songs.”