O MAI TSARKI

"O Mai Tsarki" is a reverent and uplifting Hausa setting of the Sanctus, composed by Jude Nnam. Sung just before the Eucharistic Prayer, this piece invites the congregation to join the unending hymn of praise. The melody carries a deep sense of awe, perfectly matching the solemnity of the moment the church acknowledges God's holiness.

The lyrics follow the traditional text of the Mass, crying out "O mai Tsarki" (Holy) and addressing the "Ubangiji, Allah mai runduna" (Lord God of hosts). As the choir leads the faithful in singing "Sama da kasa a cikin suke da darajarka" (Heaven and earth are full of your glory), the music swells with joyful adoration. It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking to bring a vibrant, indigenous expression of faith into the liturgy, uniting voices in a shared moment of worship.

During rehearsals, choir directors will appreciate how the vocal parts interact, with the different voices echoing the calls of "Ubangiji" and "Allah mai Tsarki" before coming together in a unified proclamation. This call-and-response texture gives the piece a dynamic, communal feel that resonates beautifully in the choir loft and throughout the pews.