Duru Ndị Gị Laba

"Duru Ndị Gị Laba" is a joyful Igbo recessional hymn, perfectly suited for the end of Mass. The title is a prayer asking the good Lord to guide His people as they depart. When the choir strikes up this piece, it signals a transition from the sanctuary back into the everyday world, carrying the grace received during the liturgy.

The lyrics are deeply grounded in the Catholic experience of the dismissal. In the first verse, the song explicitly notes that the Sacrifice of the Mass has ended ("N'Aja Missa agwụgo"), urging the congregation to go forth in peace and proclaim the Gospel. Subsequent verses expand on this mission, reminding singers and listeners alike that at their workplaces or in the market, their daily lives should reflect the Good News to neighbors, friends, and the wider world.

Written by Jude Nnam, the melody is lively and rhythmic, typical of Nigerian dismissal hymns that encourage the congregation to dance out of the church doors. It leaves the faithful with a sense of purpose and a final blessing for the journey home.