What are the lyrics of AJA DI ASỌ by Fred V. C. Uche?

“AJA DI ASỌ” begins: Aja dị nsọ, Aja dị okè n'ụkụmụ Chineke n'achụnụ Chukwu.… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed AJA DI ASỌ?

AJA DI ASỌ was composed by Fred V. C. Uche.

AJA DI ASỌ by Fred V. C. Uche — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: Fred V. C. Uche

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Language: Igbo

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AJA DI ASỌ by Fred V. C. Uche — Lyrics

REFRAIN Aja dị nsọ, Aja dị okè n'ụkụmụ Chineke n'achụnụ Chukwu. Aja nyi n'a chụnụ Chukwu b'onwe anyi, Ahụ na mkpụr'obi anyi, Nara, Nna, nara, Nar'onyinye ụmụ Gị nara aja dị nsọ. VERSE 1 Anyi ekele Gị mak'ọgọ Gị nile Chukwu biko nar'aja nara ụmụ Gị gozie. Anyi ekele Gị maka afọma Gị Anyi ekele Gị Nna maka ngọzi Gị

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About AJA DI ASỌ

Fred V.C. Uche’s "Aja Di Asọ" is a classic Igbo offertory hymn, composed in 1975 and still sung with deep reverence in Catholic parishes today. The title speaks of a "holy sacrifice"—an offering that is pure and acceptable to God.

During the Offertory, as the bread and wine are brought to the altar alongside the gifts of the people, this song perfectly captures the spirit of the moment. The choir leads the congregation in asking God the Father to receive the gifts of His children ("Nara, Nna, nara"). It is a gentle, pleading melody that invites everyone to offer not just their material gifts, but their very hearts and souls.

Singing this piece brings a sense of solemnity and gratitude to the Mass. The verses move beautifully from thanksgiving for God's goodness and grace, to offering Him the highest praise, and finally asking for His mercy and continued blessings upon the community. It is a beautiful reminder of what the Eucharistic sacrifice is truly about.