Ebezina

"Ebezina" is a moving Igbo funeral hymn that speaks directly to the grieving, offering comfort and a call to faith. The title, meaning "Weep no more," sets a tone of gentle consolation. Choirs typically sing this solemn piece during a Requiem Mass or burial service to remind the congregation of the Christian hope in eternal life.

The lyrics carry a profound message, asking the living to dry their tears because physical death is not the end for believers—their true dwelling place is in heaven ("Ụlọ obibi ha dị n'eligwe"). Instead of weeping, the departed asks for something much more valuable: earnest prayers for their soul to find eternal rest ("Ọ chọghị anya mmiri gị, ih'ọ chọrọ bụ ekpere"). It is a comforting choral work that helps guide mourning families toward peace and acceptance.