INA INA INA

"Ina Ina Ina" is a vibrant Igala setting of the Sanctus, composed by Sir Adejoh John JP. Sung during the Eucharistic Prayer just before the Consecration, this piece invites the congregation to join the heavenly chorus in proclaiming the holiness of God. The repeated cry of "Ina Ina Ina" echoes the familiar "Holy, Holy, Holy" of the Mass, setting a tone of deep reverence that builds as the choir leads the faithful deeper into the liturgy.

The arrangement captures the natural rhythm of the Igala language, moving from the solemn opening into the joyful acclamation of "E ga yi ki da ta te" (Hosanna in the highest). In the choir loft, the layered solfa harmonies and rhythmic drive give the traditional Mass text a distinctly Nigerian choral energy. As the voices sing "Oja le kpa ile che kpe ko nwu ojima" (Heaven and earth are full of your glory), the music lifts the hearts of the assembly, preparing them to witness the Eucharistic mystery.