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BATA N'OBI NDI NKE GI was composed by Okwy Tony Umeh (Rev. Fr.).

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BATA N'OBI NDI NKE GI is sung in Igbo.

BATA N'OBI NDI NKE GI by Okwy Tony Umeh (Rev. Fr.) — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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BATA N'OBI NDI NKE GI by Okwy Tony Umeh (Rev. Fr.) — Lyrics

CHORUS Ezi Chineke Nna, Ezi Chineke, Mmụọ si n'igwe, Chukwu nsọ riri nsọ, Biabata n'obi mmadụ nile, N'ime obi ndị nile kwere na Gị. REFRAIN Bata O bata, ekwere m na Gị. VERSE 1 O Dinwenu bata, agụụ gị n'agụ m. O Dinwenu bata, ihe gị n'asọ m. VERSE 2 O Dinwenu bata, nye m'ihe n'obi. O Dinwenu bata, m'onyinye Gị.

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About BATA N'OBI NDI NKE GI

"Bata N'obi Ndi Nke Gi" is a deeply reverent Igbo Communion hymn composed by Rev. Fr. Okwy Tony Umeh. The title is a direct plea for the Lord to enter the hearts of His people, setting a fitting tone for the moment the congregation approaches the altar to receive the Eucharist. It is a song of spiritual hunger and invitation, calling on the True God and the Holy Spirit to dwell within all who believe.

The piece is structured with a flowing main chorus and a series of short, earnest verses that act as personal prayers. As the choir leads the verses, the singers express a profound longing for the Lord—singing "agụụ gị n'agụ m" (I hunger for you) and asking for His peace, strength, and forgiveness. The choir or congregation then answers with a simple, steadfast refrain: "Bata O bata, ekwere m na Gị" (Come, oh come, I believe in You).

During Mass, this hymn creates a quiet atmosphere of devotion and intimacy. The call-and-response format between the verses and the short refrain keeps the faithful engaged in prayer as they process for Communion. It is a gentle, grounding reminder of the grace that comes when we open our hearts to receive Christ.