KU ZO MU YABI SARKIN MU

"Ku Zo Mu Yabi Sarkin Mu" is a joyous Hausa Christmas hymn that calls the faithful to celebrate the birth of Christ. The words carry a bright invitation to come and praise our King, setting a festive and reverent tone for the Nativity. The verses recount the beloved scenes of the Christmas story—the angels singing of the Father's love, the birth of the Messiah in the city of David, and the shepherds rising to witness the newborn Son of Man.

In the choir loft, this piece shines during the Christmas season, especially at Midnight Mass or Christmas morning liturgies. The lively, rhythmic chorus of "Yabo, yabo" (Praise, praise) builds a sense of communal celebration, making it a wonderful choice for an entrance or recessional hymn when the congregation is full of seasonal joy. Y. S. Dantata’s arrangement captures the declarative energy of Northern Nigerian Catholic worship, inviting everyone to join the heavenly host in praising the newborn King.