AKWAI JIN DADI A CAN SAMA

"Akwai Jin Dadi A Can Sama" is a deeply moving Hausa hymn that lifts the choir's gaze toward the promise of eternal life. The title points to the joy waiting in heaven, and the verses draw directly from Christ’s comforting words to His disciples: that He goes to prepare a place for us in His Father's house. As the voices unite in the refrain, they echo the hopeful journey to that heavenly home, singing of the Savior who promises to return and gather His people.

Enoch Clement composed this piece with a specific, solemn dedication written right on the score: to remember the victims of the 2010 Dogo Nahawa tragedy. Knowing this background transforms the song from a general hymn of heaven into a poignant prayer for the departed and a balm for those left behind. When a choir sings these words during a funeral Mass or a memorial service, the gentle, steady rhythm of the solfa notation carries a profound sense of trust. It reminds the congregation that beyond earthly sorrow, there is a glorious dwelling place where those who believe will find everlasting rest.