Bayelsa-based worship leader Mera Owili unleashes a happy new one named “Give Am Praise,” and it’s exactly what the title promises.
This road is familiar to her. Owili, with songs like “Nana-owei Mbana” rooted in Ijaw language and Niger Delta gospel heritage, has created a reputation for herself, and this new single continues that same vein. But although her prior cuts went for slower testimony-style worship, this one has a little more bounce to it. It is for a group that is standing, not sitting in contemplation.
The production is a mix of modern gospel and African praise, with the rhythm doing much of the heavy lifting. Percussion pushes the track ahead, giving it that call-and-response energy that churches thrive on. There is nothing excessive about the arrangement. It simply leaves room for Owili’s voice to drive.
And she does lead. That voice carries the same anointing weight that admirers already know, forceful but not striving for effect. She doesn’t do thankfulness; she lives it as a lifestyle, not as a reaction to good news. That’s sort of the point of the song. Praise is not conditional; it is continual.
Owili keeps it simple and Give Am Praise works. She’s not seeking a crossover moment or a radio remix. She’s composing music for the altar, the car journey, and everywhere in between; believers need a reminder to elevate their voice.
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