N'ERHUMWUN NIMA HIA

"N'erhumwun Nima Hia" is a reverent Marian hymn sung in the Edo language. The title is a heartfelt petition meaning "Pray for us all." Throughout the piece, the choir lifts up praises to Mary, the Mother of Jesus ("Maria ni'ye Jesu"), honoring her as a holy and precious mother ("iye no huaren," "iye no ghan"). The lyrics carry the warmth of a community turning to their mother in heaven, asking for her intercession and guidance so they do not lose their way.

In the choir loft, this song is a fitting choice for Marian feast days or during the months of May and October when parishes gather for rosary devotions. The gentle solfa melody allows the voices to blend in a tender, unified prayer. As the congregation hears the familiar Edo words asking Mary to intercede before God ("Osalobua"), it brings a profound sense of comfort and maternal protection to the Mass.