Ebealen Mhan Tohan Mhan

"Ebealen Mhan Tohan Mhan" is a solemn and deeply reverent setting of the Kyrie eleison, composed in the Esan language by Donald Ahiante and S.S.S. Edoki. Sung during the Penitential Rite at the beginning of Mass, the words translate to "Lord, have mercy on us," inviting the congregation into a moment of genuine reflection and seeking of God's grace.

The arrangement uses a traditional four-part harmony that builds a sense of quiet pleading. As the voices weave through the invocations to Christ ("I Kristi"), the music shifts into a gentle adagio, allowing the choir to express the weight and beauty of the prayer. It is a fitting piece for Nigerian Catholic choirs looking to bring indigenous reverence into the liturgy, grounding the opening of the Mass in the local language and culture.