MAI TSARKI

"Mai Tsarki" is a reverent Hausa setting of the Sanctus, composed by Gebriel E. Chori. In the Catholic Mass, this piece is sung during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, right after the Preface. It marks the profound moment when the earthly choir and the congregation join their voices with the heavenly host to proclaim the absolute holiness of God.

The lyrics faithfully carry the traditional words of the Sanctus—"Mai tsarki mai tsarki ya mai tsarki" (Holy, holy, holy)—acknowledging the Lord God of hosts whose glory fills heaven and earth. Chori’s arrangement uses a steady, majestic rhythm that builds a genuine sense of awe, perfectly fitting the solemnity of the Eucharistic Prayer. The vocal parts move together with a grounded dignity that helps center the minds of the congregation.

As the choir transitions into the joyful "Hossana cikin sama" (Hosanna in the highest), the mood of the piece lifts. This bright acclamation welcomes the one who comes in the name of the Lord, raising the spirits of the faithful and preparing the church for the consecration of the bread and wine.