YABI ALLAH KULLAYOMI (A PRAISE GRILL)

"Yabi Allah Kullayomi" (Praise God Everyday) is an energetic Hausa praise anthem that captures the vibrant, rhythmic joy of Nigerian thanksgiving. Subtitled "A Praise Grill," the piece is built for movement and celebration, explicitly marking out beats for clapping. It opens with a simple but profound truth: praising God is the right thing to do every single day.

The lyrics draw a vivid picture of all creation joining in worship. The composer playfully includes the sound of the rooster ("kukuruku") to remind us that even the animals wake up praising their Maker. The song then challenges the congregation: if the creatures of the earth give thanks, how much more should we, the children of Adam ("'yan Adam") who have been given souls and breath, stand up and magnify His name?

As the piece builds, it layers voices in a joyful call-and-response, moving from reflections on God's gifts of life and strength into an explosive chorus of "Hallelujah" and "Yabo yabo" (Praise). Choirs love bringing this piece out during the Recessional or during a lively thanksgiving procession, where its infectious rhythm invites the whole church to rise and dance in gratitude to Jesus.