Mimo l'Oluwa

When the Eucharistic Prayer begins, the choir leads the congregation into the Sanctus, and "Mimo l'Oluwa" brings a distinctly joyful, rhythmic energy to this sacred moment. Composed by Chris Ogunlade and arranged by Ehimanre Asuelinmen and Victus Eze, this Yoruba setting of the "Holy, Holy, Holy" is bright and inviting. It captures the awe of the heavenly liturgy, singing of the angels ("Awọn Angẹli yin") praising the Lord of Heaven.

The structure of the piece allows the choir to build momentum naturally. After the initial chorus, the verses proclaim that heaven and earth praise God, and bless the one who comes in His name. The arrangement uses a steady, driving solfa progression that keeps the voices moving forward together.

What makes this setting especially uplifting is the final section. It breaks into a lively, repetitive call of "Hosana f'Olu Ọrun o!" and "Hosana fun Baba wa!" As the parts layer and repeat the joyful "Mimọ o, mimọ o, mimọ!", it creates a sense of overflowing praise in the choir loft, perfectly fitting the climax of the Hosanna before the consecration.