N'ORIRI IKPEAZU

This beautiful Igbo hymn draws its inspiration directly from the Last Supper, focusing on Christ's prayer for unity among His followers. The title, "N'oriri ikpeazu," translates to "At the Last Supper," and the verses echo the profound desire that the Church on earth may be one, just as Jesus prayed to His Father.

Choirs often sing this piece during Communion or at gatherings centered on the Eucharist, as it asks God to gather everyone into one flock under one shepherd. The recurring plea in the lyrics—that we all become one body in the Holy Sacrament—makes it a deeply fitting choice for the moment the congregation approaches the altar. It carries a gentle, unifying spirit that reminds singers and listeners alike of the shared bond they hold in faith.