Mi S'Oghene Ovuovo Gbuyata

"Mi S'Oghene Ovuovo Gbuyata" is a reverent and steady Urhobo setting of the Nicene Creed. When the choir leads this during Mass, it transforms the profession of faith from a recited prayer into a deeply grounded, communal declaration. Singing the Creed in our indigenous languages always brings a special kind of ownership to the ancient words, and this arrangement captures that feeling perfectly.

The piece moves continuously through the mysteries of our faith, from acknowledging the Father Almighty ("Ose ro vw'ogaga eje") to the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, and finally the hope of the world to come ("v'arho r'akpo"). Because the Creed is a long, narrative text, the music here is designed to carry the words clearly without overwhelming them, allowing the congregation to reflect on the profound truths they are proclaiming together before the altar.