MISSA AGWUWO

"Missa Agwuwo" is a vibrant Igbo recessional hymn composed by C.C. Iheanacho. It serves as a joyful dismissal, sending the congregation forth after the Eucharistic celebration. The title echoes the traditional end of the liturgy, signaling that the faithful are now commissioned to carry the grace of the Mass into the world.

The refrain is a straightforward, rhythmic call to go in peace ("k'anyị lawanụ n'udo"), a staple sentiment for the close of worship. In the verses, the choir urges the people to go out to all nations and proclaim the Gospel of God ("kwuputa oziọma Chineke") not just in words, but through their actions and daily lives. It is a fitting, energetic piece for the choir loft as the priest processes out, leaving the church with a renewed sense of mission and gratitude.