“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” This was Nathanael’s question when Philip told him about Jesus of Nazareth in John 1:46. Today, “Jesu Nazareti” by Adeyinka Akinyemi, popularly known as Yinka Alaseyori, keeps echoing not only in Nazareth or Judea, but in every nook and cranny of Africa and beyond.
Released on 6th June 2023, the Afro-Gospel song uses the Alujo to praise God the Almighty in her own lively energetic praise session. As the song continues, it makes every listener thank God and rejoice. Yinka Alaseyori’s presence on the track is the work of the spirit which makes every listener filled with joy and happiness. Beyond praising Jesus of Nazareth, the song symbolizes a message of hope, celebration, and confidence in Christ.
This music has a sound that shows the Yoruba culture and Western. It opens with a sparse drum introduction and later bursts into a full, well-arranged masterpiece. With its fast tempo and strong Alujo vibes, Yinka Alaseyori creates no room for calm listeners, as the song naturally pushes everyone to move, clap, and dance.
Yinka Alaseyori is a Nigerian gospel singer and worship leader known for her energetic praise style and strong Yoruba musical influence. Among the contemporary gospel artists in Nigeria, Yinka does her thing, without her being in problems with. She is widely loved for songs that encourage joyful worship and deep reverence for God. Over the years, she has built a reputation as a minister who leads praise with sincerity, cultural pride, and spiritual depth.
Though the song seems to be of a storytelling tone, it relies more on an impressionistic style rather than a full narrative. Through the call-and-response pattern, Yinka Alaseyori shows how music can bring people together in worship. Her voice soothes the soul, leading listeners to praise God while also appreciating her strong performance.
With the use of the Yoruba language, the song finds its place amongst Yoruba gospel songs that lift hands, and raise legs for joy in churches, crusades and even in personal spaces. Yinka Alaseyori gave her listeners herself on this song, hence the lack of no rigid patterns to be followed or some tight-lyrical expression; just praise with freedom.
The production of “Jesu Nazareti” is masterful, with solid melody and harmony. Yinka’s use of her voice while praising God shows experience. Her message, tone, and vocal control connect deeply with listeners.
The song makes use of instruments such as percussion, keyboard, traditional drums, guitar, and more. The percussion makes the song create an excitement that truly energizes the heart and moves the feet to dance. The bass kick adds depth that keeps the rhythm so exciting and engaging.
“Jesu Nazareti” is a song that forever praises God and with a joyful expression of faith and cultural pride. Through heartfelt praise, Yinka Alaseyori reminds listeners that greatness can come from unexpected places. The song encourages everyone to praise freely, dance, and celebrate Jesus of Nazareth with joy.
