Abi Jesu Oyenmwen Nọ

"Abi Jesu Oyenmwen Nọ" is a vibrant Edo choral piece that celebrates the birth of Christ with unmistakable festive energy. The music captures the pure gladness of the Nativity, opening dramatically with a solo male town crier chanting a traditional call to attention. This sets a deeply cultural scene before the full choir answers and the piece breaks into a lively, rhythmic celebration driven by repeated declarations of "Oghogho" (joy) and "Oyenmwen" (gladness).

Choirs often bring this out during Christmas carol services or as a high-energy Offertory anthem during the festive season. The arrangement makes brilliant use of vocal textures, moving from the traditional chant into a driving 12/8 rhythm, and later featuring a bright soprano duet that floats above the choir. It is the kind of song that gets the congregation swaying, perfectly expressing the good news of Christmas in a truly indigenous style.