Okwukwe!!!

"Okwukwe!!!" is a heartfelt Igbo setting for the Prayer of the Faithful, composed by Okoli Kingsley .I. The title translates to "Faith," and the piece serves as a moving congregational response during the intercessions at Mass. Instead of a simple spoken response, this sung prayer elevates the moment, allowing the choir and congregation to express their absolute trust in God's providence.

The lyrics, "Enwere m okwukwe, n'i ge me ya" (I have faith that you will do it), anchor the piece in a spirit of unwavering confidence. As the intercessions are read, this melodic response reinforces the community's belief that God hears and will answer their petitions. The flowing solfa arrangement builds to a reassuring conclusion: "Ama m n'i ge mezi'he nile gbasara m" (I know you will do all things concerning me), making it a deeply comforting addition to the liturgy.