EJIRO'GHENE

"Ejiro'ghene" is a vibrant Urhobo call to worship that radiates pure, rhythmic joy. Written as a grand choral motet, it serves as a magnificent entrance or festival piece, inviting the entire congregation to lift their voices in praise. The title translates to a heartfelt plea to praise God, and the music matches this energy with lively, driving melodies that naturally encourage movement in the choir loft and the pews.

The lyrics are a warm invitation to brethren ("Imoni" and "iniovome") to come forward, sing, and dance ("suine gbeha") before the Lord. It acknowledges God as the glorious King ("Ovie rurinrin") and the only one worthy of our service. For choirs in Delta State and beyond, singing this piece is a moment of communal celebration, where the rich harmonies and rhythmic vitality of the Urhobo language bring the text to life. It is a song that reminds us that praising God is a shared, joyful celebration.