Released on August 30, 2024, under FreeNation INC, “Yes Sir” marks a powerhouse collaboration between two of African gospel music’s most influential voices: Ada Ehi and Mercy Chinwo. Centered on themes of total surrender, consecration, and unwavering allegiance to divine authority, the single frames spiritual devotion not as passive resignation, but as a bold, military-like pledge of obedience to Christ. Clocking in at 4 minutes and 48 seconds, the track immediately establishes a reverent yet triumphant tone, declaring God’s sovereignty over every area of life.
Musically, the song builds a dynamic bridge between contemporary pop-gospel polish and rich, energetic African praise traditions. Ada Ehi opens the track with her characteristic crisp, refined vocal delivery and smooth melodic phrasing, setting a controlled foundation before Mercy Chinwo joins to elevate the song’s emotional and sonic intensity. Chinwo’s passionate, resonant belt and expressive ad-libs inject a vibrant fervor into the dynamic, creating a balanced vocal trade-off that keeps the arrangement engaging throughout its mid-tempo runtime.
Supported by clean, modern instrumentation featuring driven percussion and shimmering synth layers, “Yes Sir” achieves a sound that is both congregational and radio-friendly. The repetition of the central refrain—simple, memorable, and direct—serves as an accessible declaration that easily invites listeners to sing along. Overall, the 4:48 offering stands as a vibrant worship anthem, showcasing how two distinct vocalists can merge their talents to deliver a unified message of faith and surrender.
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Lyrics: Yes Sir by Ada Ehi
Lord Jesus sir
Oh Lord Jesus sir
The King of Glory
Sir
My answer is
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Whatever you say
Dependable God
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Ojiji jidere’m s’ite n’isi n’dum
Have your way
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
My Champion defender
My hope is in You Sir yes Sir yes
Oh The King of Glory
My answer is
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Forever the same
Unchangeable oh God
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Ojiji jidere’m s’ite n’isi n’dum
Have your way
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
My Champion defender
My hope is in You Sir yes Sir yes
I’m tired of doing me
Me cannot save me.
I’m tired of hustling and struggling
In the midst of your plenty ohh
So here I am in total surrender
Use my life like one of your many wonders Lord
Make me a sign to my generation
Make my life a story of your grace
The King of Glory
Sir
My answer is
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Whatever you say
Dependable God oh oh
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Ojiji jidere’m s’ite n’isi n’dum
Have your way
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
My Champion defender
My hope is in You Sir yes Sir yes
The King of Glory
Sir
My answer is
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Whatever you say.
Dependable God oh
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Ojiji jidere’m site n’isi n’dum
Have your way
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
My Champion defender
My hope is in You Sir yes Sir yes
You You
I say yes
Forever amen
Be it unto me according to your Word oh Lord
I say yes
Lover of my soul
Forever in my life
Your name is glorified
I say yes
Forever amen
Be it into me according to your Word oh Lord
I say yes
Lover of my soul
Forever in my life
Your name is glorified
The King of Glory
Sir
My answer is
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Whatever you say
Dependable God
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Ojiji jigidere’m s’ite na mbu’m
Have your way
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Odogwu my defender
My hope is in You Sir yes Sir yes
The King of Glory
Sir
My answer is
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Whatever you say
Dependable God oh oh
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
Ojiji jidere’m s’ite n’isi n’dum
Have your way
Yes Sir yes Sir yes
My Champion defender
My hope is in You Sir yes Sir yes
Lord Jesus Sir
Oh King Jesus Sir
Your Excellency Yes
