Nami Dara (Mary Aman Jesus)

"Nami Dara" (which translates to "Let me rejoice") is a vibrant Efik Christmas carol composed by Sir Adejola John. The song captures the profound joy of the Nativity, inviting the congregation to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. With its bright, rhythmic melody, it announces that Mary has brought forth the Saviour, echoing the hallelujahs of the angels.

In the choir loft, this piece shines during Christmas Day Mass or parish carol services. The arrangement features a lively call-and-response structure, moving from a spirited full chorus to an expressive tenor solo that recounts the angelic proclamation. As the voices layer together to call upon Emmanuel, the song fills the church with a distinctly Nigerian expression of Christmas gladness, making it a wonderful choice for the Offertory or as a festive post-Communion anthem.