HAPPY BIRTHDAY

There is a special joy in the choir loft when voices unite to celebrate one of their own. "Happy Birthday" is a vibrant, custom-written celebration piece composed by Ifeanyi Mbagwu, dedicated to Nurse Iheoma Precious. It captures the warmth and festive spirit of a Nigerian birthday thanksgiving, blending heartfelt prayers with joyful melodies.

The song weaves seamlessly between English and Igbo, opening with a beautiful reflection on the gift of life: "Nwa Chukwu nyere anyị n'ụbọchị taa" (The child God gave us today). It moves from cheerful birthday greetings into a deep, earnest prayer for the celebrant, asking God for "Ogologo ndụ n'ahụ isi ike"—long life and good health. It is a lovely example of how choirs turn personal milestones into shared moments of thanksgiving, community, and praise.