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“I YOO I GA AYOTA” begins: I yoo I g'ayota,… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed I YOO I GA AYOTA?

I YOO I GA AYOTA was composed by Okwy Tony Umeh (Rev. Fr.).

What language is I YOO I GA AYOTA sung in?

I YOO I GA AYOTA is sung in Igbo.

I YOO I GA AYOTA by Okwy Tony Umeh (Rev. Fr.) — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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I YOO I GA AYOTA by Okwy Tony Umeh (Rev. Fr.) — Lyrics

REFRAIN I yoo I g'ayota, I choo I g'achota, I yoo I g'ayota, Kuo aka a g'emeghere gi. VERSE 1 N'oriri di aso, Dinwenu no gi nso, Nara ya rie, I g'enweta ndu. VERSE 2 Gbaghara m Kristi Onye nwem, Sachaa m n'obara gi di okonu. VERSE 3

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About I YOO I GA AYOTA

"I Yoo I Ga Ayota" is a deeply comforting Igbo hymn built around the scriptural promise of Matthew 7:7—ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find. Set in a gentle, steady rhythm, the refrain serves as an anchor of faith for the congregation, reminding them that the Lord's door is always open to those who knock.

While it functions beautifully as a general prayer song, the verses reveal its special place during the Communion rite. The opening verse invites the faithful to the Holy Banquet ("N'oriri di aso"), urging them to receive the Lord and find life. As the song progresses, it guides the singer through a complete spiritual journey: asking for forgiveness, laying down burdens, and finally erupting into thanksgiving and praise. It is a wonderful choice for moments of reflection after Communion, allowing the choir to lead the church in a quiet, confident dialogue with God.