NNE OMA

"Nne Oma" (Good Mother) is a joyful and deeply affectionate tribute to the love, sacrifice, and enduring care of mothers. Written by Emma Orji, the score notes it was originally composed for a Catholic Women Organization (C.W.O.) August meeting. The song captures the heart of Nigerian Mothering Sunday celebrations, offering a piece that immediately brings a smile to the congregation while honoring the women who nurture and sustain the family.

The lyrics blend Igbo and English in a sweet expression of gratitude. The choir sings of a mother's sacrifices—carrying a child in her womb—and makes heartfelt promises to care for her in return, from buying her clothes to building her a house. The final section turns into a moving prayer, asking God ("Olisa") to bless and protect our mothers.

For a choir, this piece is a delight to sing during Mother's Day Masses, special thanksgiving services, or C.W.O. gatherings. Its lively, rhythmic solfa arrangement allows the voices to express genuine warmth and celebration, making it a perfect gift of song to honor the mothers in the parish.