LOKENENU UMUNNEM

"Lokenenu Umunnem" (Look, my brethren) is a deeply moving choral anthem that draws the congregation into the heart of Christ's Passion. The piece opens with a solemn recounting of the third hour, echoing Jesus's agonizing cry from the cross, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" Through its expressive melodies, it paints a vivid picture of the crucifixion, from the crown of thorns to the piercing of His side, urging the faithful to witness the heavy price of redemption.

As the anthem progresses, the tempo shifts into an urgent call, inviting the choir and the people to gather at the foot of the cross. It becomes a profound plea for repentance and mercy. The composition concludes with a stark reminder of our mortality: "Remember, man, that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return." Written by M.C. Onyishi and Chris Umoh, this piece is a powerful choice for Good Friday veneration or Lenten retreats, leaving listeners with a quiet but urgent call to turn back to God.