EYEN ERONG ABASI (Agnus Dei)

"Eyen Erong Abasi" brings a deep sense of reverence to the fraction rite of the Mass. Sung in Efik, this setting of the Agnus Dei carries the congregation's plea for mercy directly to the altar. The melody is gentle but insistent, perfectly matching the solemn moment when the bread is broken before Communion.

For a choir, the beauty of this piece lies in its steady, rhythmic flow. The voices move together through the familiar petition—acknowledging the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world—before resolving into the heartfelt harmonies of "Tua nnyin mbom" (have mercy on us) and the final, quiet prayer for peace in "No nnyin emem." It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking to sing the Mass parts in indigenous languages while keeping the contemplative spirit of the Communion rite.