Iyayi (Credo/Creed) In Bini Dialect

"Iyayi" is a vibrant setting of the Nicene Creed in the Bini (Edo) dialect, composed by Uwaifo Alaghodaro Eugene. For choirs serving Edo-speaking congregations, this piece brings the profession of faith to life with deep cultural resonance. The arrangement opens with a striking call from the priest or cantor—"Iy'Osa okpa yi" (I believe in one God)—before the full choir responds with a rich, rhythmic "Iyayi" refrain that anchors the entire piece.

The verses are thoughtfully laid out to carry the extensive text of the Creed across nine stanzas. Singing the Creed in the local dialect allows the profound mysteries of the faith, from the Incarnation to the Resurrection, to be proclaimed in the mother tongue. It is an excellent choice for Sundays and Solemnities, giving the congregation a deeply rooted way to affirm their Catholic faith together.