Jesus Aha N'ato M Uto & Mee M Ngwolu Nke Udo

This score brings together two distinct and deeply moving Igbo choral pieces. The first, "Jesus Aha N'atọ M Ụtọ" by Sam Ojukwu, is a lively, rhythmic praise song celebrating the sweet and powerful name of Jesus. It reminds the choir and congregation of Christ's unchanging love and His saving grace on Calvary. Choirs often use it for moments of joyful thanksgiving or as a recessional hymn, lifting the spirit with its bright, confident declarations.

Paired with it is Gerald Ani's "Mee M Ngwọlụ Nke Udo," a beautiful Igbo setting of the beloved Prayer of Saint Francis. In contrast to the first song's exuberance, this piece offers a gentle, reflective mood. The verses walk through the familiar petitions—asking to sow love where there is hatred, and hope where there is despair. It is a natural choice for Communion, the preparation of gifts, or any moment in the Mass calling for a deep, personal petition to be an instrument of God's peace.

Together, these two pieces offer a wonderful balance for a choir's repertoire. They move the congregation from the triumphant joy of salvation in Christ's name to the quiet, earnest desire to live out His peace and forgiveness in the world.