OÑU EKERESIMESI

"Oñu Ekeresimesi" is a vibrant Igbo carol that immediately sets a festive tone for the Nativity. Composed by Dr. Anaele Romanus F.C., the piece opens with a bright, rhythmic declamation before moving into a joyful call to celebrate the birth of the Savior. The music carries a lively, rhythmic energy that announces the Word made flesh dwelling among us.

Choirs will find this piece especially fitting for Christmas Day Masses and seasonal carol services. The verses beautifully recount the core of the Nativity message, from the good news in the city of David to the heavenly host singing glory to God in the highest. With its engaging call-and-response sections and spirited "Nwa ka Nwa" refrain, it naturally invites the congregation into the shared gladness of the season.