WANNA JIKI NA NE

“Wanna Jiki Na Ne” is a Hausa Communion hymn that draws directly from Christ’s words at the Last Supper. The title translates to “This is my body,” and the chorus invites the faithful to come forward and partake: “Wannan jikina ne, ga shi ku ci / Wannan jinina ne, ga shi ku sha” (This is my body, here it is, eat / This is my blood, here it is, drink). It is a deeply reverent piece, reminding the congregation of the life-giving nature of the Eucharist.

The verses expand on the themes of love and sacrifice, echoing the Gospel of John. They speak of the greatest commandment to love one another, the ultimate sacrifice of laying down one's life for a friend, and the calling of the disciples not as servants, but as friends chosen to bear fruit. For a choir singing this during the Communion procession, the steady, flowing rhythm provides a beautiful backdrop for the congregation as they approach the altar, grounding the moment in the profound mystery of the sacrament.