OFONE (It is finished)

"Ofone" translates to "It is finished," echoing the final words of Christ on the cross. This solemn Edo composition by David Irobonosen captures the weight of Good Friday. The music is built around a haunting, repetitive refrain that anchors the choir and congregation in the gravity of the Lord's passion.

During Holy Week, this piece serves beautifully for Good Friday veneration or Lenten reflections. The arrangement uses expressive solo and cantor lines to carry the narrative verses, while the full choir responds with the steadfast, grounding chorus. As the cantors weave through the verses and the repeated calls of "Ofo o!" build toward the end, the song becomes a moving reminder of sacrifice and redemption that naturally draws the church into deep, prayerful meditation.