Ewu Ene Hiyi Eyiza Oohe (Full of Grace)

"Ewu Ene Hiyi Eyiza Oohe (Full of Grace)" is a reverent Ebira setting of the Hail Mary prayer. Composed by Abel Obaje, the piece captures the deep devotion of the Catholic faithful to the Blessed Virgin Mary. From the opening greeting of "Maku vu Maria" to the final petitions for her intercession, the music carries a gentle, pleading quality that draws the congregation into a space of quiet reflection.

Choirs often sing this piece during Marian feasts, May and October devotions, or as an entrance and prayer hymn. The continuous, through-composed structure allows the familiar words of the angelic salutation to unfold naturally. As the voices weave together through the solfa notation, the harmony builds a sense of communal prayer, making it a fitting offering for any choir looking to sing the Hail Mary in an indigenous Nigerian language.