Awa Yin O o

"Awa Yin O o" is a vibrant Yoruba setting of the Gloria, composed by Rev. Fr. Martin Badejo. The words ring out as a joyful declaration of praise, capturing the festive spirit of the angelic hymn sung at Mass.

As a Gloria, this piece is sung right after the Penitential Rite on Sundays and feast days. The lively rhythm and natural flow of the language make it a wonderful choice for lifting the congregation's voices during celebratory liturgies.

The arrangement by Aderemi Olajide features a bright, rhythmic refrain that the whole church can easily catch, followed by three distinct verses that walk through the traditional text—praising the Father, pleading to the Lamb of God, and glorifying the Holy Trinity. It brings a warm, distinctly Nigerian energy to the ancient words of the liturgy.