I often hear a word in Haitian gospel songs that sounds like chela with a strong emphasis on the ch (or maybe it is a sh?) Love many songs, trying to learn a few words here and there. Thank you.

I haven't been able to figure it out yet :)
It might be part of another word like chèCHE la or something similar.

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