Egan mi ko ye o

"Ẹgan mi ko yẹ o" is a moving Yoruba choral prayer of resilience and unwavering trust in God's saving power. The title translates to a plea against unjust reproach, drawing its core message from the scriptural promise that God will vindicate His people. With the central lyric, "Ọta mi ma yọ mi o, ti mo ba ṣubu, Oluwa mbẹ lati gbe mi dide" (My enemy, do not rejoice over me; if I fall, the Lord is there to raise me up), the song becomes a deeply personal declaration of faith in the face of trials.

Arranged for four-part choir, the piece opens with a gentle, reflective melody that gradually builds in confidence. The voices weave together in a comforting call-and-response, echoing the assurance that God is always present to lift us when we stumble. It is an ideal piece for moments of reflection, penitence, or general prayer, offering both the choir and the congregation a profound sense of hope and spiritual renewal.