Who composed Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa?

Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa was composed by Christian Onyeji.

What language is Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa sung in?

Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa is sung in Igbo, English.

Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa by Christian Onyeji — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

Q: What are the lyrics of Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa by Christian Onyeji?

“Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa” begins: Ọ n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa, otu nwa, n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa.… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Added Sep 28, 2025

Composer: Christian Onyeji

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Format: Staff & Solfa

Language: Igbo, English

Pages: 6 pages

Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa by Christian Onyeji — Lyrics

CHORUS Ọ n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa, otu nwa, n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa. Otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị, otu nwa nwoke ka e nyeworo anyị. Otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị. Otu nwa nwoke ka e nyeworo anyị, otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị. N'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa, n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa. Otu nwa, otu nwa, n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa. Amụworo anyị otu nwa, amụworo anyị otu nwa, amụworo anyị otu nwa. Otu nwa nwoke ka e nyeworo anyị, ka e nyeworo anyị, ka e nyeworo anyị. Otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị, otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị. Otu nwa nwoke ka e nyeworo anyị, otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị. N'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa, n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa. Otu nwa nwoke ka e nyeworo anyị, ka e nyeworo anyị, ka e nyeworo anyị. Otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị, otu nwa ka e nyeworo anyị.

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About Amuworo Ayi Otu Nwa

"Amuworo ayi otu nwa" is a vibrant Christmas anthem setting the beloved words of Isaiah 9:6. Christian Onyeji crafts a joyful proclamation of the Nativity, announcing the birth of the Christ child with bright, rhythmic energy that instantly lifts the spirit of the congregation.

The piece opens with a lively, dancing chorus that repeats the good news—"Ọ n'ihi n'amụworo anyị otu nwa" (For unto us a child is born). As the anthem unfolds, it transitions into expressive solo sections for Soprano, Tenor, and Alto. Each soloist steps forward to declare the titles of the newborn King, singing "Chineke nke bụ dike" (The Mighty God) and "Nna nke bụ nna mgbe niile" (The Everlasting Father), before the full choir returns for a triumphant finish.

This arrangement is a perfect fit for Christmas Day Masses, particularly during the Offertory or as a grand post-Communion reflection. Its classical anthem structure gives the choir a chance to shine, blending formal choral harmony with the rhythmic warmth of Igbo sacred music.