MIMO OLUWA

"Mimo Oluwa" is a vibrant Yoruba setting of the Sanctus, composed by Sam O. Ezugwu. Sung during the Eucharistic Prayer, this piece invites the congregation to join the heavenly chorus in proclaiming the holiness of God. The words capture the reverence and awe at the heart of the Mass, leading the faithful into the mystery of the consecration.

The arrangement uses a lively call-and-response structure in its opening, building up to a joyful "Hòsánà lókè Ọ̀run" (Hosanna in the highest). Choirs often embrace this setting for its rhythmic energy and the natural, uplifting flow of the Yoruba text, making the liturgy feel both deeply sacred and wonderfully celebratory.