Omala Eyi Ojo

"Omala Eyi Ojo" is a gentle, reverent setting of the Agnus Dei in the Igala language. Written by Jude Nnam, it captures the pleading nature of the "Lamb of God" prayer sung during the breaking of the bread. The melody is simple and direct, allowing the choir to focus entirely on the prayerful repetition of the text.

In the choir loft, this piece is straightforward to teach. The solfa notation is laid out clearly in four parts, and the structure follows the traditional three-part invocation of the Agnus Dei. The first section asks for mercy ("Che ju mo mi wa") and carries a Da Capo instruction to repeat, while the second section concludes the rite by asking for peace ("de be bo u wa"). It is a beautiful way to bring indigenous language and quiet devotion into the Communion rite.