Nuribanu

"Nuribanu" is a vibrant Igbo Christmas carol that calls the entire congregation to rejoice. The title translates to a command to be glad, setting a festive and triumphant tone from the very first measure. The refrain announces the core of the Christmas message: Christ the Lord, the new King, is born, and the Savior of the whole world has arrived.

The verses walk the choir and congregation through the familiar narrative of the Nativity. The text moves from the humble manger in Bethlehem and the Virgin Mary, to the journey of the three wise men bearing royal gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. By the final verse, the singers are invited to join the angels in offering praise to God in the highest.

With its lively rhythm and joyful proclamation, this piece is a perfect fit for the Entrance or Recessional during the Christmas season. It brings a bright, celebratory energy to the Mass, allowing the choir to lead the people in a genuine expression of wonder and thanksgiving for the newborn King.