CHI-di-mma Biko

"CHI-di-mma Biko" is a heartfelt Igbo choral supplication, composed by Ulunwosu Samuel Chisom specifically for the Prayer of the Faithful. The title translates to a gentle, earnest plea: "Good God, please." In the Catholic Mass, the Prayer of the Faithful is a moment of collective intercession, and this piece provides a deeply moving, culturally resonant response for the congregation and choir to offer their petitions.

The lyrics are a tender cry for divine assistance, asking God to hear and accept the prayers of His children. The melody, carried by the soprano line, sings "gbatara nyi ọsọ enyemaka" (run to our aid), capturing the urgency and trust of a child crying out to a loving Father. With its warm harmonies and sincere tone, it creates a reverent atmosphere in the church, drawing the faithful into a moment of profound, shared prayer.