OYA ALA KOWOICHO

"OYA ALA KOWOICHO" is a reverent setting of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) in the Idoma language, composed by C.D Maduabuchi. In the Catholic Mass, this piece is sung during the fraction rite, just before the congregation receives Communion. The choir leads the faithful in this ancient petition, asking the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world to grant mercy and peace.

The music moves with a gentle, moderate tempo, reflecting the solemnity of the moment. The repeated invocations build a sense of deep prayer, culminating in the final plea for peace ("Je bo la"). For Idoma-speaking congregations and choirs across Nigeria, singing this Mass part in their native tongue brings the liturgy closer to home, allowing the profound mystery of the Eucharist to resonate deeply within the community.