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Richard Shekari
by Richard Shekari
I am Richard Shekari, a multifaceted artist and humanitarian based in Abuja, Nigeria. Born on 11 April 1981 in Bauchi, my relationship with music began early in life, long before I fully understood how deeply it would shape my identity. What started as a simple involvement in church would eventually become the foundation of my artistic journey, guiding me through seasons of devotion, rebellion, discovery, and ultimately reconciliation between two very different musical worlds.My earliest musical training came in the early 1990s when I joined the church choir as a tenor. At that age, I did not see it as training or preparation for anything greater. I simply loved the atmosphere of music in the church—the way voices blended together, the way melodies could lift the entire congregation, and the sense that music could carry prayers when words alone seemed insufficient. Singing in the choir taught me discipline, harmony, and attentiveness. I learned how voices could complement each other a
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Second Chance
Second Chance Chorus: You bore our sins and nailed them to the cross, No one can separate us from Your great love. You’re our second chance to the One above, Lord, let Your Kingdom come. (2X) Verse 1: I’ve failed so many times in the past, Yet I’m still trying to walk upright in the dark. But my...
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One By One
One by One Verse 1: Before the dawn breaks that we all await, I’m here to celebrate You, Lord. Before the birds sing their beautiful songs, I’m here to celebrate You, Lord. Whenever I think of You, I-I-I-I count my blessings, And number them one by one, yeah. Whenever I think of You, I-I-I-I...
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Sunny Day
Sunny Day Verse 1: It’s another day, and my eyes behold All the beautiful things that You have made. Though it’s a sunny day, across the horizon, I hear the sun singing praises to Your name. Pre-Chorus: I will rise each day to give You praise. I will stand every day, basking in Your grace.…
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Shorten My Days
Shorten My Days Verse 1: Sometimes I wonder if my love for You, Lord, is real, Though my knees hurt from praying day and night, Mostly from greed, and all I desired from this world. I'm starting to question my intentions toward You. Verse 2: Sometimes I wonder if my love for You, Lord, is real,...
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Your Strength
Your Strength Verse 1: Sometimes life outweighs my mind; Life’s problems push me out of line, But Your light, Lord, shines the way, Your love guides me through the darkest times. And Lord, I know You are here with me, I know You walk the mountains next to me. Yes, Lord, I know You died for me, I...
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Guilty As Charged
Guilty As Charged Chorus: He answered me whenever I called, He lifted my burden so I would not fall. If you say that I called Him The only Son of God, Yes, I’m guilty as charged ’cause Jesus paid the price. (2x) Verse 1: It is written, those who call Upon His name will be saved By His great love....
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This Is the Reason.
This Is the Reason Verse 1: Not once, not twice, You’ve saved me From the jaws of this wicked world. Lord, I owe You my life; You’ve pulled me Out of the traps set by this wicked world. Too many times, I slipped back And fell into the cold hands of the world. Yet my ignorance never made You give…
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Your Royal Blood
Your Royal Blood Intro: Oh oh oooo, oh oh oooo Oh oh oooo, oh oh oooo. Verse 1: In the night, when the sun has erased its footprints in the sands of time, I will run to You, O Lord, ’cause You are my refuge in the wild. I will lift Your name, dear Lord, You’ve been my shield through the darkest...
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Dwell Within My Heart
Dwell Within My Heart Verse 1: Let Your Spirit, Holy Spirit, dwell within my heart; Write Your holy name and Your sacred laws upon my heart. Though I was a sinner, You laid down Your life to rescue mine, Lord; No gift could ever repay Your love; I give You all of my heart. Verse 2: Take me, Lord,...
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By Your Word
By Your Word Verse 1: When the world wounded me, You held me in Your loving arms, Wiped my tears away, and gently kissed my heart. When my strength failed me, You rose upon Your mighty throne. The heavens thundered at Your voice, And Your love restored my soul. Pre-Chorus: Lover of my soul, Your...
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Free
Free Verse 1: Who can stand before the Most High? Not the hearts consumed by pride. Who is like our God, the Most High? Whose presence heals the broken heart. Cast your burdens on the Most High; Watch His grace restore your soul. Come, let us sing to the Most High, For His mercy knows no bounds....
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Strum My Heart
Strum My Heart Intro: My heart… It has wandered through shadows I should never have followed. Beating with desires that led me far from You… Trusting itself, and falling every time. So now I place it in Your hands… Verse 1: In the morning, when the world feels cold, You give me courage and say…
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Walk Me Through the Wild Fields
Walk Me Through the Wild Fields Verse 1: Am I growing old, or is time just flying by? Lord, search my heart; why does my weary soul still race inside? Send me, Lord, before my days become imprisoned in memories that last. You said You would walk beside me through the daylight And when shadows are...
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Does it Matter
Does it Matter Intro: You know what time it is; We're on a moving train, that's what it is. On point 24/7, 365 'round the clock, We on the spot, keepin' it hot, And we can't be stopped. Just like the rising sun, We bring the heat with no relief. We mind our biz 'cause we got the steez. Now at…
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Hold Me Close
Hold Me Close Verse 1: The stars are glowing in the night, As I lie beneath them, reflecting on my life. As a child, I wondered where You could be, But now I see Your love all around me. Pre-Chorus: You calm my heart whenever You are near, Holding me so close, You bring me peace in the middle of...
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Each New Day
Each New Day Intro: Some days the road gets rough, Some nights the battle feels tough. But every morning that I open my eyes, I see another reason to thank the Lord. Verse 1: Not every season goes my way, Still I will give You thanks for each new day. You give me strength each time I pray, And...
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In the Valleys I found you (Vagabb ft. Richard Shekari)
In the Valleys I Found You (Vagabb ft. Richard Shekari) The Broadcast: From the rising of the sun, To the fading of the day, Let every heart return to You, And every voice proclaim Your name. You were before the world began, And You will be forevermore... Verse 1: Baba yeah, Baba, Who compares to...
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Cold Streets, Warm Faith
Cold Streets, Warm Faith Intro: Yo, Dmitrii… I can’t hear myself in the cans. Turn me up a little, man… Yeah… let’s do this. Verse 1: He’s waiting out there by the roadside, Trying to pull your soul on a dark ride. Don’t let your spirit get tangled in lies, Hit your knees, my brother, pray and...
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Tears of Champions
Tears of Champions Intro: You saw me falling, still You reached out Your hands, When I was lost, You left the rest for me to stand. Lord, take all of me, Let Your Spirit dwell within. I’ve been wondering… What did You see, Lord, in me? Countdown: 5-4-3-2-1-0… Is the mic on? Speak! Verse 1: When I...
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Love That Doesn’t Leave
Love That Doesn’t Leave Verse 1: Before the sun rises again, we lift our hands toward Your throne, Though the world has turned away from Your gift, we still reach out and receive it, Lord. Your mercy pours down like rain; we lift our hands to thank You, Lord, Though the world has turned away from...
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At the Gates
At the Gates Verse 1: Here I stand before Your holy throne, I will not wait till time itself is done to lift Your praise. Lord, be glorified—Your love upholds my soul. Lord, be magnified—Your presence lifts my spirit. Verse 2: I am the apple of Your eye, for You have made it so, I lift Your name…
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From the Lion’s Den
From the Lion’s Den Verse 1: Maybe I was too young and headstrong, Moving through this life like I owned the world. Maybe unaware, chasing fleeting thrills, Recklessly dancing in the lion’s den. But Your love, Lord, came and found me, Pulled me from the jaws of this broken world. Lord, Your mercy...
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Crossroads Call
Crossroads Call Chorus: Well, hello, hello, life—I see right through your lies. You thought I was blind, trying to pull me to the widest road. Well, hello, hey there, life—I know your sugar-coated lies. You thought I was alone, but Jesus leads my soul back home. Verse 1: It’s a long walk…
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Clarion Call
Clarion Call Verse 1: I looked around and realised there is no one in this world Like You, Lord. Your love is pure, You are my joy—there’s none in all the earth Like You, Lord. Pre-Chorus: The world applauds whenever they see me falling, The noise tries to drown out Your calling. You died on the...
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Love That Set Me Free
Love That Set Me Free Verse 1: Tried to picture life without You, my Lord, Just the thought alone drains out my heart; I’ll never let go the hem of Your robe—You’re my life. There is no one else but You, dear Lord, Whose love restores my weary heart; I’ll never let go the hem of Your robe—You’re…
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Still We Rise
Still We Rise Intro: Hey nana… yeah, they thought we would stay down—but still we rise. Verse 1: Hey… can you hear me now? When you fall, get back up, shake it off, and just move on. Don’t know if you feel me now… I say, can you hear me now? When you fall, rise again, lift your chest, and just…
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You Are the Answer
You Are the Answer Intro: You will have my praise till the end of days, You’re my answered prayer—have my heart, dear Lord. Verse 1: Alright, I don’t really have much to say; You showed me love throughout the day, Even when I failed to pray, You stayed with me all night. That’s right, Your kind…
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A Taste of Victory
A Taste of Victory Verse 1: I stumbled many times, placing my trust only in me, Got lost in the valley where the waters run deep. My heart’s growing cold, growing numb to the snakes all around me; Send down Your light, O Lord—revive what’s left of me. Pre-Chorus: Restore my soul, and receive my...
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Think About Home
Think About Home Chorus: Think about home, think about the Lord; Think of how He showed His love upon the Cross. When life hits you while you're running, remember what you're worth; You are so precious to Him—He gave His life for yours. Verse 1: The Lord can make a soldier out of the meek and...
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Through the Thorns
Through the Thorns Chorus: Yeah, yeah, He is my Hope! In Him, I am stronger. The Lord upholds my soul, my faithful Provider. I walk by grace, in His warm embrace. He’s the Way, the Truth, and the Life! I surrender to His will, my Rock and my Shield; In Him, I’ve found new Life. Verse 1: I got…
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All Day with You
All Day with You Verse 1: Weary from the day’s work, sitting alone in my quiet place— It may not be much, but to me this is home. I’ve been through the fire; been backstabbed, betrayed, and lied about, Yet I found my strength in the One above. Pre-Chorus: When the world despised me without a…
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The Witness
The Witness Verse 1: What do I still lack? You formed me in Your likeness. You breathed into me a life that glows with echoes of Your heart. You said, “My child, you are ever present in My holy thoughts.” Let me live here as a witness — yet not be of this world. Pre-Chorus: You laid down Your…
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Hands Raised in Surrender
Hands Raised in Surrender was born from a moment of reflection on God’s unwavering mercy in the midst of my own struggles. I wanted to capture the journey of being lost in pride and rebellion, yet continually met with patience and love from the Lord. Each line is a testimony of God’s lifting…
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Here’s My Heart
Here’s My Heart. Intro: You are my secret place, my faithful refuge; My strength, my shield, my only hope, O Lord. Verse 1: You shamed the world upon the Cross of loss, With arms opened wide, You made Your mercy call: “Come unto Me, My child — I paid it all. Dry your eyes, My child — go now, sin…
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You Are My Chorus-Remix ft Moritz
You Are My Chorus-Remix ft Moritz Verse 1: It’s a simple song to tell You that I love You For all the wonders You’ve done. I can’t contain this joy within me—oh, how I love You; You’ve left no stone unturned. Pre-Chorus: Over the moon, my spirit sails, For You are the shore where my soul is...
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Roar of Redemption
Roar of Redemption Chorus: Let us lift our praise, for we are the sons of a mighty Warrior, Who bore the Cross to save our souls and crown us with new life. Let us raise His Name, for we are the children of the Warrior— The Way, the Truth, the Life; in Him we are more than conquerors. Verse 1:...
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You Make Me Strong
You Make Me Strong Intro: You make me strong through every song; There’s nothing wrong with writing one more… Verse 1: In the darkest nights, You chose to shine and light my life. You set Your throne upon the heights, reached down Your hands and gave me life. When I lose my way, You call me by...
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Born to Save the World
Born to Save the World Verse 1: Before the sun breaks through the sky, we praise the One who silenced every doubt. The Healer of our hearts shall receive our worship beyond the end of time. Who is like You, O Most High? Your thoughts alone give breath and life, O Lord. Who compares to the Most...
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Ten-Fold
Ten-Fold Intro: You broke the chains that bound my soul, You brought to light all that was done in the dark. And You restored to me, ten-fold;All I can say is, “Thank You, Lord.” Verse 1: O Most Glorious Lord, the one You saved is here once more; I come to thank You, Merciful Lord—my soul still...
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Dancing in the Storm
Dancing in the Storm Verse 1: O greatest Healer of my soul, here I come once more, My spirit longs for Your true love that makes me whole. I search no further, for I’ve wandered and I’ve seen, Your love corrects my crooked ways and reshapes my soul within. Pre-Chorus: I don’t want to walk my way...
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No One Sees
No One Sees Verse 1: Hello, how are you holding up today, old friend? I hope you’ve counted every blessing, one by one, dear friend. I know, no one truly understands your story; But look a little closer—you’ll see the Lord is good. Pre-Chorus: No one sees the shadows pulling your hopes down. No…
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Nobody, Somebody
Nobody, Somebody Intro: Caller: Are you insane? What on earth do you think you is doing? I’m talking to you — dang it! Hello? Hello? Response: Cleaning up the mess these barbarians left behind! Verse 1: There’s nothing you can do when people have already made up their minds about you… But you can...
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It’s a New Year
It’s a New Year Verse 1: Leave the past where it belongs, let it go, Drop the weight, no looking back, let’s roll. There’s more ahead for you and me, Lay it down, shake it off, step free. Chorus: Hallelujah! Hands up high, yeah, it’s a New Year. Sing Hallelujah! Hands up high, yeah, it’s a New...
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I’m a Conqueror
I’m a Conqueror Verse 1: Well, hello there, life—guess who’s back again; I told you long ago I would return. You said that I was weak, but I found my strength In the mighty arms of the Lord. You see, I didn’t come back on my own this time, I’ve got Jesus standing at my back. You called me...
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Let's Celebrate This Christmas
Celebrate This Christmas Verse 1: When the snow begins to fall, you can hear the Saviour calling. Don't let the world be the reason your tears start falling-bring your burden to the Son of the Morning. Let His light within you shine; don't worry, brother, it will be fine. Everything has its…
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You Are My Chorus
You Are My Chorus. Verse 1: It’s a simple song to tell You that I love You For all the wonders You’ve done. I can’t contain this joy within me—oh, how I love You; You’ve left no stone unturned. Pre-Chorus: Over the moon, my spirit sails, For You are the shore where my soul is anchored. Take all…
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Thorns for Crown
Thorns for Crown Verse 1: You knew me, Lord, before my birth; You gave me life and mapped my path, A great plan I’ve only realised. And when I fell You bore the cross, You gave Your life to win my soul, A great design I must realise. Pre-Chorus: You bore my shame and placed it upon the cross, and...
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No Throne Needed
No Throne Needed Verse 1: When we hear the birds sing, when we rise in the morning beside those we adore; When we stand upon the mountain and behold the sun and the moon shining from above — Let us bring our thanks to the Lord; offer the fruits of praise to the Father who reigns on high over all....
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Raise Me Up Again
Raise Me Up Again Chorus: Save me, save me, Lord—Save me from the snare I wove myself. Save me, save me, Lord—Save me from the darkness I once mistook for joy. Verse 1: Too often, Lord, I run from Your holy presence. Too often my sin has driven me far from Your sacred throne. My restless flesh...
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Winter of Peace
Winter of Peace by Richard Shekari
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I am Richard Shekari, a multifaceted artist and humanitarian based in Abuja, Nigeria. Born on 11 April 1981 in Bauchi, my relationship with music began early in life, long before I fully understood how deeply it would shape my identity. What started as a simple involvement in church would eventually become the foundation of my artistic journey, guiding me through seasons of devotion, rebellion, discovery, and ultimately reconciliation between two very different musical worlds.My earliest musical training came in the early 1990s when I joined the church choir as a tenor. At that age, I did not see it as training or preparation for anything greater. I simply loved the atmosphere of music in the church—the way voices blended together, the way melodies could lift the entire congregation, and the sense that music could carry prayers when words alone seemed insufficient. Singing in the choir taught me discipline, harmony, and attentiveness. I learned how voices could complement each other a
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