EBUBE GBADATA

"Ebube Gbadata" is a majestic Igbo worship piece composed by Rev. Fr. Bart. C. Ezeokafor (FadaBarto). Written specifically for the rite of incensation, the song carries a deep sense of reverence. It calls upon the glory of God—the "Ebube Shekinah"—to descend upon the altar and the gathered assembly. The sweeping melody and earnest lyrics create a holy atmosphere in the church, preparing the congregation for the Eucharistic sacrifice.

During the Offertory, as the priest incenses the bread and wine, the choir leads the people in this prayer of acceptance. The verses speak directly to the gifts being presented: the bread and wine ("Achịcha na mmany'anyị"), the work of human hands, and the heartfelt offerings of the faithful. By asking God to receive these gifts through the hands of His priest ("Nara ya n'aka Ụkọchukwu Gị"), the song beautifully unites the physical offering at the altar with the spiritual devotion of the choir loft and the pews.