{Assumption} UKWE MBATA

"Ukwe Mbata (Assumption)" is a majestic entrance hymn composed specifically for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The lyrics draw directly from the Book of Revelation, painting the awe-inspiring vision of the woman clothed with the sun. As the choir processes into the church on August 15th, this piece immediately lifts the congregation's gaze toward heaven, setting a tone of triumph and celestial glory for the Mass.

The arrangement uses a striking vocal entry to build its grand opening. A solo male voice announces the great sign in heaven ("Ihe ịrịba ama dị otugwu"), before the full choir enters to describe the radiant woman wearing the sun like a garment. In the first verse, the voices detail the moon beneath her feet and the crown of twelve stars upon her head. This vivid scriptural imagery gives the choir a powerful narrative to sing, making the feast day's entrance procession feel both dramatic and deeply rooted in the liturgy.