Ya Dan Tunkiya

"Ya Dan Tunkiya" is a Hausa setting of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), paired on this sheet with "Mun Kasa," a sung response for the Prayer of the Faithful. Written for a four-part choir, these pieces bring a reverent, indigenous voice to the fixed parts of the Mass, allowing the congregation to pray the liturgy in a familiar tongue.

The first section is sung during the breaking of the bread, petitioning Christ for mercy and peace. The second section, "Mun Kasa" (meaning "we have fallen short" or "we are unable"), serves as a humble congregational response during the intercessions. It calls on the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to hear the people's prayers ("ji adu'armu").

Singing the Mass parts in Hausa allows the faithful to internalize the liturgy deeply. The simple, repetitive structure of both the Agnus Dei and the intercessory response creates a meditative atmosphere in the church, drawing worshippers into a unified plea for divine mercy and guidance.