AFUFU MMUỌ

"Afụfụ Mmụọ" (Story of the Cross) by Sam Ojukwu is a profound Igbo choral reflection on the Passion of Christ. The piece takes the choir and congregation through the agonizing journey of Jesus, asking poignant questions about why the Savior, who healed the sick, fed the hungry, and raised the dead, was condemned to a shameful death on the cross. The baritone solo powerfully recounts the fickleness of the crowds who once shouted "Hosanna" only to turn and demand His crucifixion before Pilate.

Attached to this score is Fr. C. Ezenduka’s "Aga M Ekuli," a deeply penitential hymn based on the parable of the Prodigal Son. Singing "I will arise and go to my Father," the verses express true contrition, acknowledging our sins against heaven and asking to be taken back not as a son, but as a servant.

Together, these pieces form a moving repertoire for the Lenten season and Holy Week. The solemn melodies and rich harmonies invite the faithful into a space of deep reflection, mourning the suffering Christ endured while seeking the Father's boundless mercy and forgiveness.