Ebi Mien Dau

"Ebi Mien Dau" is a vibrant and rhythmic offertory hymn composed by Funkeye Tubotu, sung beautifully in the Ijaw language. The song is a joyful call to bring gifts and thanksgiving to the Father ("Dau") and the Lord ("Nanawei"). With its lively tempo and engaging vocal parts, it captures the celebratory spirit of the Nigerian Catholic offertory procession, where the congregation dances forward to present their lives and offerings to God.

A special highlight of this piece is its rich "Choir Ostinato" section, which explicitly mentions the bringing of bread ("Bredi") and wine ("wu-ru") to the altar. The interplay between the cantors and the choir creates a dynamic, layered sound that builds in devotion and excitement. It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking to enrich their repertoire with an authentic, culturally resonant piece for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.