Aga M Eto Gi

"Aga M Eto Gi" (I Will Praise You) is a joyful Igbo entrance hymn that draws its inspiration directly from Psalm 30. It is a song of thanksgiving and testimony, perfect for beginning the Mass with a spirit of profound gratitude.

The lyrics speak of being rescued from enemies and saved from the realm of the dead. The third verse beautifully paraphrases the famous scriptural promise: God's anger lasts but a moment, weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning ("Ma, ka chi bọrọ añụrị n'adị").

For a Nigerian Catholic choir, this piece sets an uplifting, rhythmic pace as the procession moves toward the altar. The vocal arrangement in the third verse—where the melody rests and the harmony voices echo the enduring nature of God's grace ("amara ya n'adịgide")—creates a dynamic sound that invites the whole congregation to join in praising God's holy name.