DETU ONYENWANYI ONU

"Detu Onyenwanyi Onu" is a gentle and inviting Igbo setting of the beloved Psalm verse, "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Composed by Ihebinike George U., the piece captures the quiet joy of experiencing God's grace firsthand. The melody flows with a graceful, steady rhythm, allowing the choir to deliver the comforting words of the Psalmist with clarity and warmth.

In the liturgy, this song is a natural fit for the Responsorial Psalm or as a Communion hymn. As the congregation comes forward to receive the Eucharist, the choir's invitation to "taste and see" takes on a profound, literal meaning. The verses walk through the promises made to the righteous—that God hears their cries, stays close to the brokenhearted, and rescues His servants.

Rehearsing this piece is often a peaceful experience for the choir. The call-and-response structure at the end of each verse, where the voices unite to affirm "Detu Ya onu n'o di uto" (Taste Him, for He is sweet), creates a beautiful moment of shared faith. It is a song that reassures the listener, reminding everyone in the pews that God's goodness is always present, especially in times of trial.