MISSA NGOZI - EKWE M N'OTU CHINEKE

When it comes to setting the Mass parts in Igbo, Jude Nnam’s "Missa Ngozi" holds a special place in our choir lofts. This particular movement is the Credo, "Ekwe M N'otu Chineke," bringing the new Igbo translation of the Nicene Creed to life. Singing the profession of faith is a profound moment in the Sunday liturgy, and this arrangement ensures the congregation's declaration is both majestic and deeply felt.

The score is a brilliant example of how choral music can carry the weight of theology. The piece moves with a vibrant, rhythmic energy as we proclaim God the Father and the history of salvation. Notice how the texture shifts to match the text—the solemn reverence when we sing of the Incarnation ("O wer'ahu na Vejin Maria"), followed by the bright, triumphant tempo change at the Resurrection ("Ma O bilitere"). It is a joy to sing, keeping the choir and the faithful engaged through every article of our faith, right down to the final, resounding "Amen!"