MIMO L'OLUWA

When the Eucharistic Prayer begins and the priest calls the congregation to lift up their hearts, the choir responds with the Sanctus. Charles Onwubuya’s "Mimo L'Oluwa" brings a bright, rhythmic energy to this profound moment of the Mass. Set entirely in Yoruba, this composition takes the traditional "Holy, Holy, Holy" and infuses it with a lively tempo that naturally invites the whole church to join the song of the angels.

The arrangement is built on a dynamic call-and-response structure. The cantors lead the way, soaring above the choir with the verses, while the full choir anchors the piece with the powerful, repeating "Mímọ́! Mímọ́!" (Holy! Holy!). This interplay gives the piece a joyful, forward-moving momentum. As the cantors proclaim that heaven and earth are full of God's glory, the choir swells into a vibrant "Hosanna loke ọrun," creating a true sense of celebration in the choir loft.

Perfect for festive Sunday Masses and major feast days, this setting of the Sanctus is both majestic and deeply rooted in indigenous worship. It captures the awe of the heavenly banquet without losing the warmth and rhythmic pulse of a Nigerian Catholic celebration. It is a piece that keeps the congregation engaged and lifts the spirit of the entire liturgy.