Nara Aja Umugi

"Nara Aja Ụmụ Gị" is a reverent Igbo offertory hymn that calls on God to receive the gifts of His people. As the congregation brings forward their bread, wine, and personal offerings, the choir leads this gentle prayer, asking the Father to look upon their gifts with the same favor He showed to the sacrifice of Abel.

The verses highlight the nature of the gifts being presented—offerings from the heart, beautiful and precious. Emma Atuanya's solfa arrangement keeps the melody grounded and prayerful, allowing the voices to blend in a sincere petition for God's blessing. It is a fitting piece for the Offertory or Consecration, drawing the faithful into a moment of deep, quiet surrender at the altar.