ODUN DE

"Odun De" is a vibrant Yoruba folk-style song celebrating the arrival of a new year and the Christmas season. It bursts with gratitude and hopeful prayers for the months ahead. The lyrics give thanks to God for seeing the end of the year ("Odun lo sopin") and ask the Holy Father to protect the singers from sorrow in the new year.

In the choir loft, this piece brings an infectious, joyful energy that perfectly captures the Nigerian spirit of crossover nights and New Year's Day Masses. The song moves beyond general praise to voice deeply relatable, everyday hopes—praying for the grace to build a tall house, buy a car, and even travel abroad ("ilu oyibo"). It also rejoices in the birth of Christ ("A bi Jesu fun wa"), anchoring the festive wishes in the joy of the Nativity.

With its rhythmic arrangement, the music invites the whole congregation to join in the celebration. It is a song of victory ("mo ti segun") and profound thanksgiving to the Creator ("Eledaa mi mo dupe") for the gift of life, making it an ideal piece of praise during the festive season.