ME ZAN BAKA?

"Me Zan Baka?" is a vibrant Hausa offertory hymn composed by Jude Nnam. The title poses a question of thanksgiving as we approach the altar, asking what we could possibly offer the Almighty for all He has done for us. It is a song of deep reflection on God's goodness and our response to His grace.

The verses walk through the material things we might bring—money, houses, cars, livestock—acknowledging that God has no need for them and can easily refuse them. Instead, the refrain points to the true offering He desires: our hearts and our love. It reminds the congregation during the presentation of gifts that while we bring the fruits of our labor, the ultimate gift is a sincere and loving heart.

Choirs will enjoy the lively, staccato rhythm that drives this piece. The call-and-response feel and the steady build-up in the harmony make it an engaging song for the Offertory procession, filling the church with a joyful, rhythmic expression of gratitude.