Iho, Iho, Iho (Sanctus in Idoma)

"Iho, Iho, Iho" is a reverent setting of the Sanctus, composed in the Idoma language. Sung during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, this piece invites the choir and congregation to join in the ancient acclamation of praise, declaring the holiness of God just before the consecration.

The melody is steady and grounded, carrying the solemn weight of the "Holy, Holy, Holy" while maintaining a natural, flowing cadence. In the verses, the choir proclaims that heaven and earth are full of God's glory ("Okpo woicho le mu..."), leading into a bright and uplifting "Hossana ipicho" (Hosanna in the highest).

For choirs singing in Idoma-speaking parishes or those looking to broaden their liturgical repertoire, this setting offers a deeply prayerful moment. It allows the faithful to enter into the mystery of the Mass using the familiar and expressive sounds of their own language.