SHIE! SHIE! SHIE! (Bassa - Holy Holy Holy)

"Shie! Shie! Shie!" is a vibrant setting of the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) sung in the Bassa language. Used during the Eucharistic Prayer just before the consecration, this piece grounds one of the most solemn moments of the Mass in indigenous Nigerian expression. The repeated acclamation of "Shie" calls the congregation into deep reverence, echoing the heavenly chorus praising God ("Agwatana").

The handwritten solfa score reveals a dynamic choral arrangement, utilizing rhythmic call-and-response patterns between the voice parts. As the sopranos and lower voices weave together through the verses, the music builds a joyful yet majestic atmosphere. For a choir, it offers a wonderful way to celebrate the liturgy with cultural authenticity, lifting up the traditional words of the Sanctus with local warmth and energy.