OGO NI FUN O MESIAH

"Ogo Ni Fun O Mesiah" is a joyous Yoruba choral piece that rings out with the glad tidings of the Christmas season. The title voices a direct declaration of glory to the Messiah, setting a tone of profound thanksgiving. Choirs often raise this anthem as an Entrance song to herald the start of a festive Mass, or as a Recessional to send the congregation forth with the spirit of the Nativity.

The lyrics center on welcoming Emmanuel—"Emmanuel ka bo"—and offering him deep reverence. As the piece unfolds, it echoes the song of the angels at Bethlehem, proclaiming glory to God in the highest and peace to people of good will ("Ogo f'Olorun loke orun / Ati ni aye alafia"). Isaac Kolapo's arrangement uses bright, rhythmic harmonies that naturally encourage the faithful to bow in worship and lift their voices in praise for the newborn King.