Nwaturu Chukwu

"Nwaturu Chukwu" is a vibrant and rhythmic setting of the Agnus Dei, composed in Igbo by Ekwem Lilian. Sung during the fraction rite just before Communion, this piece brings a lively yet reverent energy to the moment the choir and congregation call upon the Lamb of God. The melody is bright and engaging, lifting the traditional plea for mercy and peace into a joyful expression of faith.

In the choir loft, this setting is appreciated for its driving momentum and clear, accessible harmony. The repeated invocations of "meer'any'ebere" (have mercy on us) and "nye anyi udo" (grant us peace) are woven into a spirited tempo that keeps the congregation spiritually engaged as they prepare to receive the Eucharist. It is a wonderful example of how indigenous Nigerian compositions infuse the fixed parts of the Mass with local character and warmth.