Chief Michael Udegbi Ogaranya Holy Cross Repack Jun 2026

: Many digital versions, such as the EP on Apple Music , feature an extended track lasting approximately 21 minutes , characteristic of the highlife style that allows for lengthy praise-singing and philosophical musings.

So, what exactly is the ?

: The track features the traditional Egwu Ekpili sound—characterized by heavy percussion and storytelling—re-imagined with modern Highlife instrumentation. Production : The song was produced by Akpamma Music chief michael udegbi ogaranya holy cross repack

In 2016, Chief Ogaranya initiated what locals call the “Great Repack.” He pledged not only to renovate the church but to transform it. Over the next five years, he funded the construction of a permanent, airy sanctuary with a stained-glass depiction of the Holy Cross. He built a rectory, ensuring that a priest could finally reside within the community. A borehole provided clean water for the first time, and a parish hall doubled as a school for catechism and a skills acquisition center for women. : Many digital versions, such as the EP

: Traditional highlife with rhythmic percussion and deep lyrical content. Production : The song was produced by Akpamma

While professional critic reviews are rare for this genre, the song has significant traction on streaming platforms like , YouTube , and Apple Music .

Moreover, Chief Michael Udegbi himself reportedly endorsed this specific repack. In a rare 2021 Facebook Live session, he said: “Before now, people watched a ghost of Ogaranya. The Holy Cross version is the true film I made. That is the film that should go to Netflix.”