MY STORY

"My Story" by Jude Nnam is a deeply personal thanksgiving song, widely embraced by Nigerian choirs during the Offertory. The lyrics speak of looking back at God's goodness—remembering His sacrifice and the simple, profound blessings of sight, hearing, and daily bread. It frames the act of giving not as an obligation, but as a joyful response to a life transformed from "woes to joy."

The musical structure uses narrative verses that build up to a wholehearted, collective refrain. These verses allow the choir to tell a genuine story of gratitude, leading into the refrain where the entire congregation can join in offering themselves and their gifts. The repeated phrase "And so, and so" acts as a gentle pivot, drawing everyone toward the altar with the words, "I will give thee all I have."

This piece is a perfect fit for the presentation of gifts or a special thanksgiving procession. When the choir sings "transform them, and transform us," it captures the true heart of the Eucharistic offering—asking God to accept and purify not just the physical gifts being brought forward, but the very people bringing them.