Missa Agwuchawo

"Missa Agwuchawo" is a lively Igbo recessional hymn that captures the joyful sending-forth at the end of Mass. The title translates to "The Mass has ended," and the lyrics immediately call the congregation to go in peace and spread the Good News to all nations ("Kwusa ozioma kwuoru mba niine"). It is a song of mission, reminding the faithful that the end of the liturgy is the beginning of their work in the world.

Written in solfa notation, the piece features a vibrant call-and-response structure and distinct regional phrasing. Sung in the Wawa dialect of Enugu—with unique words like "mmiyi" for water and "yode" for asking—it carries a strong local identity, fitting for its dedication to the Angelic Voice Choir at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. The verses offer deep praise to the Creator and ask for God's grace and protection as the people depart. For a choir, it provides an energetic and culturally rich conclusion to the service, sending the congregation out with a spirit of joy and purpose.