Gaba Oge Ezugo

"Gaba Oge Ezugo" is a gentle, comforting Igbo hymn sung during Catholic funerals and requiem Masses. The title translates to "Go, the time is fulfilled," serving as a tender farewell from the church community to a departed soul. It is often sung during the final commendation or as the casket is carried out, guiding the deceased toward their rest.

The lyrics are structured as a conversation of hope. The choir sings of heaven as a beautiful city filled with joy, reminding the congregation that the departed is a child of God through Baptism. In the later verses, the song turns to the mourners, urging them not to weep because heaven is our ultimate home. It is a piece that brings profound solace to grieving families, wrapping the sorrow of loss in the promise of eternal peace.