Uyi O' Ghosa

There is a special kind of energy that fills the church when the Gloria is sung in a local language, and "Uyi O' Ghosa" captures that joy perfectly. This vibrant Edo setting of the "Glory to God in the highest" opens with a bright, soaring call to worship before settling into a rhythmic, engaging call-and-response structure that invites everyone to participate.

As the cantor leads the congregation through the familiar text of the Gloria—praising, blessing, and petitioning the Lord—the choir answers with steadfast, repeating responses of "r'uyi n'Osa" (give glory to God) and "Uyi n'Osa mwan" (Glory to our God). This conversational style keeps the whole church engaged, making the great hymn of praise feel deeply communal and rooted in the local culture rather than just a performance from the choir loft.

It is an ideal piece for festive Sundays, feast days, and grand celebrations, lifting the spirits of the faithful the moment the opening notes are sung. The concluding "Ise O" (Amen) seals the prayer with a resonant, traditional affirmation, leaving the congregation ready to enter the Liturgy of the Word with joyful and open hearts.