OGE ERUGO

"Oge Erugo" is a vibrant, rhythmic call to worship that immediately sets a joyful tone for the Mass. Drawing its inspiration from Psalm 122, the lyrics open with the familiar, uplifting sentiment: "Ọṅụ juru m obi mgbe m nụrụ ha ka ha sị na sị k'anyị jeenu n'ụlọ Chineke" (I rejoiced when I heard them say, let us go to the house of the Lord). Emma Orji’s composition captures the eager anticipation of a congregation gathering to praise God, making it a perfect fit for the Entrance procession.

The piece is driven by a lively, folk-inspired energy, marked "Vivace" on the score. The choir parts weave together with enthusiastic calls of "Ah ah eh! Oge erugo" (The time has come), urging everyone to step forward into the sanctuary. As the verses progress, they sing of Jerusalem, the beautiful city, and the tribes of the Lord going up to give thanks. It is a song that naturally invites movement, lifting the spirits of the faithful as they prepare to celebrate the liturgy together.