DAUKAKA GA ALLAH

"Daukaka Ga Allah" is a vibrant Hausa setting of the Gloria, composed by Rev. Fr. Bart C. Ezeokafor (FadaBarto). It captures the joyful praise of the angelic hymn, translating the universal "Glory to God in the highest" into the resonant tones of the Hausa language. The piece is marked Maestoso, calling for a majestic and spirited delivery from the choir that immediately lifts the congregation into a posture of thanksgiving.

In the choir loft, the arrangement offers a dynamic interplay between the voices. During the refrain, the lower voices maintain a steady, rhythmic repetition of "Samaniya" (Heaven) while the sopranos soar above with the primary melody. This creates a layered, echoing effect that feels both grounded and expansive, perfectly suited for the festive moments of the Mass when the Gloria is sung.

Moving through the verses, the music carries the familiar petitions and praises—adoring God the Father, pleading for the mercy of the Lamb, and acknowledging the Holy Spirit. Singing "A duniya kuma salama" (And on earth peace), the choir leads the faithful in a profound prayer for peace and goodwill. It is a wonderful choice for solemnities, feast days, and Sunday liturgies, bringing a distinctly Northern Nigerian flavor to the heart of Catholic worship.