Ya Ubangiji

"Ya Ubangiji" is a reverent Hausa setting of the Kyrie, composed by S.S.S. Edoki for the Penitential Rite of the Mass. The title translates to "O Lord," calling the congregation into a space of humility and reflection as the liturgy begins.

In the choir loft, this piece offers a gentle, grounded harmony that supports the solemnity of the prayer. The familiar threefold petition—asking for the mercy of the Lord and of Christ—is carried through staggered vocal entries and warm cadences. It is a fitting choice for Hausa-speaking congregations or any choir looking to bring a moment of deep, indigenous reverence to the start of their Sunday worship.