Gaanu, Meenu Mba Nile

"Gaanụ, Meenụ Mba Nile" is a vibrant Igbo choral piece by Jude Nnam that serves as a joyful sending-forth for the congregation. While the title echoes the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations, the verses draw their text directly from Psalm 95, inviting everyone to come and sing joyfully to the Lord, hailing the rock of our salvation.

In the choir loft, this song is a favorite for the end of Mass. Its driving rhythm and the spirited "eh!" in the opening refrain give singers a chance to release their full energy after the final blessing. The melody is bright and inviting, perfectly matching the call in the first verse to raise a loud shout of praise ("tisie mkp'ọnụ ike").

Because it blends the mandate to spread the Gospel with a universal call to worship, directors often use it as a recessional hymn, though its opening lines also make it a fitting entrance song. It leaves the church with a sense of mission and gladness, reminding the people that they are the Lord's flock, called to carry His message out into the world.