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Added Sep 29, 2025
Composer: Onyesi Christain
Uploaded By: Choir PDFs
Format: Solfa
Language: Igbo
Pages: 4 pages

Anyincha Bu Ofu Nne by Onyesi Christain — Lyrics

[Chorus A1] Dabida da dabidoba Dabida dubae ase [Solo (Male)] Anyịncha bụ n'ofu nne Anyịncha bụ n'ofu afọ e a se [Chorus A2] Iye o [Soprano] Anyịncha bụ n'ofu nne Anyịncha bụ n'ofu afọ e a se Bụ ofu afọ a se [Solo] Emeka ma keme ọgọ e a se [Chorus B2] Mmh Chakata chakata chaka chaka chaka [Bass Solo]
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About Anyincha Bu Ofu Nne

"Anyincha Bu Ofu Nne" is a vibrant, rhythm-driven choral piece that celebrates unity and shared brotherhood. The title translates to the core message of the song: we are all born of one mother and come from the same womb. Onyesi Christain’s arrangement captures the lively spirit of traditional Igbo folk music, relying heavily on vocal percussion and syncopated rhythms to drive the melody forward.

What makes this piece especially fun for a choir to sing is how the different voice parts mimic traditional instruments. While the soloists and sopranos carry the main message of togetherness, the lower voices provide a rich, percussive backdrop with rhythmic chants like "chakata," "tikodam," and "ko kon kon." It creates a full, festive sound that feels just like a village celebration brought into the choir loft.

Because of its joyful energy and cultural resonance, this song is a perfect fit for parish celebrations, cultural days, and festive gatherings. The improvisational space given to the soloists allows the choir to truly own the performance, making it a crowd-pleasing anthem of community and shared roots.