ONA-OPE MI OPO

"Ona-Ope Mi Opo" (My reasons for thanksgiving are numerous) is a vibrant Yoruba offertory hymn composed by Aderemi Olatibe. The song captures the overflowing gratitude of a congregation bringing their gifts to the altar, acknowledging that God's blessings are simply too numerous to count.

Written specifically for the Offertory procession, the chorus establishes a joyful, rhythmic declaration of thanks. The choir asks the Holy Father to accept their praise so that His blessings may remain with the people. The music is structured to keep a steady, uplifting momentum as the congregation dances forward with their gifts.

The verses build naturally on this theme of thanksgiving. The first verse offers a humble bow of gratitude, while the second verse calls the people forward to praise the Creator who established the earth upon the waters and keeps His children safe from harm. The call-and-response structure in the first verse and the unison passages in the second give the choir dynamic ways to lead the church in a spirited, heartfelt offering.