Midnight Crew, January 11, 2009
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about the Nigerian Gospel group Midnight Crew's classic 2008 Gospel song "Igwe".
This post showcases Midnight Crew's second video of their song "Igwe". This post also presents additional information about the Igbo word "igwe" and selected comments from the discussion threads for copies of the second YouTube video of Midnight Crew performing "Igwe".
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/09/midnight-crew-igwe-2008-nigerian-gospel.html for Part I of this pancocojams post. That post showcases a YouTubevideo of Midnight Crew singing "Igwe". That post also includes information about Midnight Crew and iinformation about the Igbo word "Igwe".
The Igbo, Yoruba, & English lyrics for Midnight Crew' song "Igwe" and the English translations for those lyrics are also included in this pancocojams post.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the composer of this song and thanks to Midnight Crew for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those associated with these videos and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.
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WHAT THE WORD "IGWE" MEANS
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSKg_ui1Lu0
"Igwe (meaning "Sky"), // i is a royal title or method of addressing traditional rulers that control autonomous communities in Igboland. In other words, Igbos approximate the term to the HM style. An Igwe is therefore defined as a holder of a title of respect and honor in Igboland. Such a person is otherwise known as an Eze. The foremost and one of the most respected Igwe's in Igboland is Igwe of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III.
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This page continues with a list of notable people with the surname (last name) Igwe, the given name (first or middle name) Igwe, as well as examples of Igwe being used as a title for people.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM TWO YOUTUBE DISCUSSION THREADS FOR THE MIDNIGHT CREW'S SONG "IGWE"
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
Discussion thread #1
[This is the video that is embedded in this pancocojams post.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zmgKydbmI
2009
1. @ichik333
"I cant understand a thng theiy're saying, but this is good music. I miss Nigeria so muchhh"
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2. @viasafe
"Igbo Part is basically saying in short
form.
" god you are good. who will come again. who's like you? who's like god, you are beautiful. lift him up. Lift up jesus"
It's hard to translate in english but close enough. just a gospel praise/song"
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2010
3. @mikeabdulnaija
"It's authentic!!! NEW YORK will praise
JEHOVAH.
It's Midnight Crew and Gbenga
Owoeye-Wise live in Brooklyn,
Saturday 19th June 2010.Time: 9am
Nazareth Hall, 475 East 57th street, BROOKLYN NY 11203"
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2011
4. @gypsygirl4jesus
"i love this song.... igwe it means my king!"
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5. @AdesuaOkoduwa
"@Pricesscindy what this beautiful song is all about praising God. There is no king as God. That God is all mighty and worthy to be glorified and praised. Awesome song!"
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6. @justincredibleatit
"1:50 on is when i start dancing beyond
dancing !"
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7. @LightningStash
"@Cameroon4CHRIST
Amen. This Song is totally amazing."
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8. @kenyangyal
"LOVE FROM KENYAAAAAAAN in US!!!
AFRICA PRASIE GOD! ohhhh"
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9. @andrewm
"Wow!!!! Its now playing in Kenyan
churches like Crazy! Anointed!"
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2012
10. @marashaable
"igweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to my Lord
♥♥♥"
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11. @WTF6704
"king (im ghanian but Nigerian awesome
films pay off)"
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12. @Foreverrgs
"thumbs up if you like this song!! &
this the song to my church dance"
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2013
13. @FezileMadikizela
"Igwe my Lord!!!! love the song!"
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14. @shanealatrice
"this song naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
love it!"
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2014
15. @marthaochieng1340
"I love this song! Igwe!!!"
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16. @tanciamabela6870
"jesus you are my King"
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2015
17. @BaianoSimz
"I am a Souith African, and I have no idea what the meaning of "Igwe" means... but this song, rocks!"
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18. @kudakwashemunyenyiwa8401
"Baiano Simelane Igwe means King..have you ever watched Nigerian movies, they call Kings Igwe"
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19. @njambaalpha2679
"I am Namibian but hey I love this
song... you have a good voice woman.. God bless u"
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2016
20. @SM-lp8gs
"God deserves praise him with dancing and
joy"
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21. @esterynyakudya9831
"i really dont know what they are saying
but m in love with song.anyone to translate please"
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22. @esternamupalaiiiyambo1867
"I don't understand either but my soul
do. This is just the best song ever. Igwe ♡♡♥♥♡♥"
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Reply
23. @preciousimvu9501
"igwe is meaning of King..Meaning Jesus
is king.. it's Nigerian/ Igbo language"
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Reply
24. @esternamupalaiiiyambo1867
"+Precious IMVU Alright, Thanks for everything. I knew there was God
involved in this song."
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25. @israelcari
"FROM BOLIVIA!!! IGWE :-) GOD BLESS YOU"
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
26.@levizgeemuzik
"Wooooooooow
Who's watching 2020
Evergreen song,
Igwe, king of kings and lord of lords 🙏🙏🙏"
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27. @josephjohn9136
"What a country. Nigeria is blessed with immense talents. God bless Nigeria"
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2021
28. @shedrachjuliusedema7242
"A classic"
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2022
29. @sarahojoma1182
"I remember when we use to dance to dis
song in church, i was always leading the dance, where did time go 🤧"
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2023
30. @starbird4275
"God just reminded me of this song and I
had to find it! It has me like 💃💃💃 IGWE!!!!"
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31. @valeriemike5770
"this is only Christian song they play in
clud in those days and Muslims rock to it.....I will never forget igwe"
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“Clud” is probably a typo for “clubs”
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32. @priscaabu2121
"Choreography songs in primary school
❤❤❤. Coming to this page reminds me of my childhood 😊😊"
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33. @debbyadeola9545
"That Nostalgic feel, Igwe song left us with wonderful memories ❤️❤️"
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34. @henryinyang7110
"Ever green song"
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35. @teniolaokegbenro9746
"I Love You Lord ❤🙏🏽IGWE"
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[This is another copy of the YouTube video that is embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSKg_ui1Lu0, posted by Korasol, May 23, 2009
Statistics as of September 13, 2023 at 12:38 Pm EDT:
Total# of views - 905,329
Total # of comments - 334
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2009
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2010
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2011
1. @dasky2710
"i LOVEEEEEE THIS SONG! just decided its gona be my wedding
reception song lol,.. #Godisgood get to know if you don't know!"
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2012
2.@ezinwanwakama5057
"I'm proud to be Igbo, because I can understand mostly everything
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3. @korasol
"Igwe is in Yoruba, Igbo and English, the title IGWE is Igbo
and the lyrics is right"
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2013
4. @sexyleo4life
"I'm Liberia, love dis song till da end....y'all rock..."
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5. @jh22081988
"Igwe Igwe...excellent praise song,,,i love this song"
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6. @thomascoffie1
"Wauw am a Ghanaian but I have learn this song, and sing it
to praise God. Its soo nice love it"
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7. @amy4sab
"The language is Igbo language. From the eastern part of
Nigeria in West Africa. Igwe means your Majesty. Greetings meant for the
Royalties"
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Reply
8. @bbp2930, 2022
"There’s Yoruba in it too"
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2014
9. @collinsalfred4992
"wow! there is power in praises, jesus is igwe
indeed......................"
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10. @NaomiLyrahSweet
"my favorite gospel song from nigeria....LOve from ZIMBABWE"
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11. @bhekifanhlapo8187
"I am seeing this video for the first I have enjoyed the
song, infact I love the song and I think
its time all south African TV Channels
acknowledge that they must play Nigerian and Ghanaian praise song"
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12. @MsSocrates2
"Go midnight crew! God bless you all always as you reach out
to the world with your inspiring music"
2015
13. @ladyc.t.5933
"One of my favourite Nigerian gospel song... I like the
cowgirl..."
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2016
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2017
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2018
14. @strawberrykiss5404
"I don't know what to say.
God is igwe!
I am so happy to hear this!
Once again i say IGWE!"
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2019
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2020
15. @hellennjoki5450
"My best Nigerian gospel, listening in July 2020, from Kenya
with love."
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16. @silkktatenda5194
"From Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 I knew Uche's
version bt didn't know the lyrics thank you be blessed and this version is
traditional that's why m loving it more"
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2021
17. @yaaantwiwaamansa2834
"The time when music was sweet and a sermon to the soul...."
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18. @alfredjallah5708
"I remember years back when things got hard for my family
this is one of the songs that my parents always play Love from Liberia 🇱🇷"
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2022
19. @IamBankyjeffery
"I remember the moment with white socks, white trousers,
white hand gloves while dancing to the song in my school back then"
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20.
"2022 , this song still remains the best of its kind. Jesus
is indeed the king"
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21. @jacobmotutu
"Midnight crew, we are proud of you. All generations will
dance this music."
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2023
22. @ruthaddison3188
"It 2023 and this song is doing magic 😻
love love and more love midnight crew"
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23. @denorencestella1166
"This song will never fade. It's for all generations. 👍
Midnight crew."
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