Obimma

When we sing "Obimma," we are stepping right into the joy of Psalm 84. Jude Nnam captures that deep, almost physical longing to be in God's presence—the feeling that just one day in the Lord's courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. It is a perfect piece for the Entrance procession, gathering the congregation's hearts and focusing them entirely on the beauty of the sanctuary.

The verses translate the psalmist's imagery into Igbo. We sing of the sparrow and the dove ("Nnụnụ eleke" and "Kpalakwukwu") finding their resting place near the altar of the Lord of Hosts. As a choir, delivering these lines requires a sense of gentle awe that builds into the vibrant, confident refrain. It reminds everyone in the pews that the church is a true home, a place of blessing and unending praise.