Ebi Ebi Ebi

"Ebi Ebi Ebi" is a reverent and uplifting setting of the Sanctus, composed for the Catholic Mass in the Izon language. Sung at the heart of the Eucharistic Prayer, this piece invites the congregation and choir to join the angels in declaring the holiness of God. The title itself translates to the familiar threefold acclamation, "Holy, Holy, Holy," setting a tone of deep worship and awe.

Chikwendu Chizoba's arrangement captures the solemnity of the moment while infusing it with the rhythmic and melodic warmth characteristic of Nigerian indigenous choral music. As the voices layer and build through phrases like "Tamarau kurọ-bo sẹ Nana Dau" (Lord God of hosts) and "Agọnọ mọ kiri mọ" (Heaven and earth), the music swells to reflect the glory of God filling all creation.

Choirs will find the transition into the "Panyọ" chorus particularly engaging, leading naturally into the final acclamation welcoming Him who comes in the name of the Lord. It serves well for parishes looking to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with authentic Ijaw cultural expression, bringing a profound sense of local devotion to the universal prayer of the Church.