GABANU NA MBA NILE

A joyful and energetic Igbo recessional hymn, "Gabanu Na Mba Nile" is sung as the Mass concludes, sending the congregation out with a clear mission. The title translates to a call to go out to all nations and spread the good news, capturing the essence of the dismissal rite.

The lyrics remind the faithful that the Holy Mass has ended ("n'aja missa gwụsịgo"), but the work of a Christian is just beginning. The verses encourage the choir and congregation to take the love of Christ they have just received and share it in their daily lives—whether at their workplaces, in the market, or in their homes. It is a fitting, uplifting piece that leaves the church echoing with praise and a renewed sense of purpose.