Mai Tsarki

"Mai Tsarki" is a vibrant Hausa setting of the Sanctus, composed by Jude Nnam. It brings a distinct rhythmic energy to the Eucharistic Acclamation, inviting the congregation to join the choirs of angels in declaring God's holiness.

Sung right after the Preface as the liturgy moves into the Eucharistic Prayer, the piece uses lively, overlapping vocal entries that build a sense of joyful adoration. When the choir reaches the "Hosanna a cikin samania" (Hosanna in the highest), the melody lifts, creating a bright and celebratory atmosphere in the sanctuary.

Singing the Sanctus in Hausa adds a beautiful cultural resonance to the worship experience. The steady repetition of "O mai Tsarki" anchors the prayer, making it easy for the assembly to internalize the profound mystery of the moment and lift their voices together in praise.