Ubangiji, Ka Ji Adu'ar Mu.

When it comes time for the Universal Prayer at Mass, the congregation's response unites the whole church in petition. This unique setting by Itua Inetiabor takes that familiar plea—"Lord, hear our prayer"—and voices it across five different Nigerian languages: Hausa, Efik, Igbo, Izon, and Yoruba.

Each short response is written with its own gentle, prayerful melody, allowing a choir director to adapt the sung intercessions to the diverse linguistic makeup of their parish. From the opening Hausa "Ubangiji, ka ji adu'ar mu" to the closing Yoruba "Oluwa, gbọ àdúrà wa," the choral writing remains simple, reverent, and easy for the congregation to pick up.

Singing the intercessions in multiple languages brings a profound sense of unity to the liturgy. It is a highly practical and deeply moving resource for the Prayer of the Faithful, especially on major feast days, cultural Sundays, or national celebrations where the universal nature of the Catholic faith is brought to the forefront of the Mass.