Odo Agutan Olorun (Lamb of God)

"Odo Agutan Olorun" is a gentle, reverent Yoruba setting of the Agnus Dei, composed by Tony Fatuki. In the Catholic Mass, this prayer accompanies the breaking of the bread just before Communion, drawing the congregation into a moment of quiet reflection and petition. The words ask the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, to have mercy and grant peace.

Fatuki’s arrangement uses a straightforward four-part harmony that allows the natural cadence of the Yoruba language to lead the melody. The soprano line carries the familiar plea—"to ko ẹṣẹ aye lọ, ṣaanu fun wa"—while the lower voices provide a steady, supportive foundation. It is the kind of piece that settles the church, preparing the minds of the faithful as they step out of the pews to receive the Eucharist.

Choirmasters will find this setting highly accessible for regular Sunday worship. Its unhurried tempo and clear phrasing make it easy for the choir to blend their voices, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the sacred text and the solemnity of the Communion rite.