OTITO DIRI CHINEKE

"Otito Diri Chineke" is a vibrant Igbo setting of the Gloria, composed by Anozie Kelvin. The title translates to "Glory to God," and the piece carries the joyful, exultant energy that belongs to the great hymn of praise in the Catholic Mass.

The song opens with the familiar angelic proclamation of peace to people of good will, set to a lively rhythm that immediately engages the congregation. As the piece moves through its verses, it faithfully follows the traditional liturgical text of the Gloria. The choir leads the faithful in praising, blessing, and adoring God the Father, before turning to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The final verse brings the hymn to a triumphant close, acknowledging the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father with a resounding series of Amens.

Choirs typically sing this during the Introductory Rites on Sundays, solemnities, and feast days. Its straightforward solfa arrangement and rhythmic drive make it a favorite in Nigerian parishes, allowing the voices in the choir loft to truly lift the spirits of the assembly as they give glory to God.