"ABINCIN ALHERI"

"Abincin Alheri" translates to "Food of Grace," and this Hausa Communion hymn by Jude Nnam takes us straight to the heart of the Eucharistic celebration. Written in 1999, it has become a familiar and beloved piece for choirs across northern Nigeria and beyond, offering a gentle, reverent call to the Lord's table. The melody is steady and inviting, perfectly matching the solemn joy of receiving the sacrament during Mass.

The verses walk the congregation through the words of institution, recalling how Jesus took the bread and the cup, offering His body and blood for all people. As the choir sings the third verse—"Kuzo ku karbe shi" (Come and receive Him)—it becomes a direct invitation to the faithful stepping out of their pews. It reminds the church that this heavenly food, prepared by God, brings eternal life to those who approach the altar with a pure heart.