Gloria - Yoruba 'Chris' (Ara E Gbe E Ga)

"Ara Ẹ Gbe E Ga" is a vibrant Yoruba setting of the Gloria, arranged by Jude Nnam. The title is a call for the brethren to lift God high, capturing the joyful essence of this great hymn of praise. It opens with a free-flowing cantor solo announcing the angels' song—"Ogo ni f'Ọlọrun loke ọrun" (Glory to God in the highest)—before the choir joins in unison to exalt the Father.

In the choir loft, this piece shines during festive Masses and solemnities when the Gloria is sung with full hearts. The arrangement moves from the unison verses into a lively four-part chorus where the voices declare that thanks, praise, and glory belong to God. The subsequent verses faithfully carry the traditional liturgical text, addressing the Lamb of God and the Holy Spirit, making it a complete and uplifting setting for the congregation's worship.