OLUWA SAANU FUN WA

"Oluwa Ṣaanu Fun Wa" is a reverent Yoruba setting of the Kyrie, sung during the Penitential Rite at the beginning of Mass. The words simply and profoundly ask for God's mercy, guiding the congregation into a posture of humility before the liturgy unfolds.

What makes this particular sheet useful is that it offers the choir two distinct rhythmic arrangements of the same prayer—a flowing, gentle 3/4 time signature, and a more grounded, steady 4/4 version. This gives choir directors the flexibility to choose the arrangement that best fits the mood of the Sunday or the specific vocal strengths of their ensemble.

When we sing these lines, especially the earnest call of "Kristi ṣaanu fun wa" (Christ, have mercy), it feels less like a formal recitation and more like a genuine, collective plea from the heart. It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking for an accessible, deeply prayerful indigenous Mass part.