Mary Muru Nwa Ohuru

"Mary Muru Nwa Ohuru" (Mary Bore a New Child) is a vibrant Igbo choral piece that celebrates the Nativity while weaving in deep Marian devotion. The song opens with the tender image of Mary holding the infant Jesus in the manger, calling on creation, the moon, the stars, and all people to bring gifts and bow before the newborn King.

As the piece unfolds, it transitions from a Christmas narrative into a moving litany of personal prayer. The choir asks the Blessed Mother for her constant intercession, singing, "Mama kuru mo, kisiri kuru Jesu" (Mama, carry me just as you carried Jesus). The singers ask for her maternal care in every situation, whether walking, sleeping, in good times, or in bad.

The score concludes with a serene Latin Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), grounding the joyful Nativity story and Marian devotion in the solemnity of the Mass. This combination of lively Igbo storytelling and traditional liturgical prayer makes it a fitting choice for Christmas celebrations and Marian feast days.