RANDA UBANGIJI ZAI DAWO

"Randa Ubangiji Zai Dawo" is an earnest Hausa hymn that calls the congregation to spiritual vigilance. Drawing deeply from the parables of the ten virgins and the entrusted talents, the lyrics ask a piercing question: when the Lord returns, will He find our lamps burning brightly, or will we be caught unprepared? The melody carries a sense of urgency and reflection, making it a powerful choice for Advent or any Sunday where the readings focus on the Second Coming and the end times.

Paired with it on this sheet is "Prepare!", a short, driving English chorus by Effiong Dan that echoes the exact same theme. With its call to "join the Heavenly train" because the Lord is coming with the clouds, it acts as a rousing musical wake-up call. Choir directors often pair pieces like these to reinforce a single message across different languages, ensuring the call to prepare for eternity resonates with everyone in the pews.