What are the lyrics of Nri Oma Si N'igwe by Jude Nnam?

“Nri Oma Si N'igwe” begins: Ngwanu k'anyi jeenu nara,… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Nri Oma Si N'igwe?

Nri Oma Si N'igwe was composed by Jude Nnam.

What language is Nri Oma Si N'igwe sung in?

Nri Oma Si N'igwe is sung in Igbo.

Nri Oma Si N'igwe by Jude Nnam — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: Jude Nnam

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Nri Oma Si N'igwe by Jude Nnam — Lyrics

REFRAIN Ngwanu k'anyi jeenu nara, k'anyi jee k'anyi jeenu, biko jeenu. Nso, Ngwanu k'anyi jee k'anyi jee n'altar. Amara Chukwu, e nara, nara, k'anyi jee k'anyi jeenu, biko jeenu. Nri oma k'anyi g'eri. Nso, k'anyi jee k'anyi jee n'altar. Nri oma O! O! Nwannem bia nara gwe. K'anyi g'eri si n'igwe na, k'anyi g'eri maa nma si n'igwe. Nri di ndu nara ya, Nri si n'igwe. Nri ndi Nmuozi akwadebeere, Nri oma gwe. O nara ya, nara ya. K'anyi g'eri, bianu, bianu k'anyi jeenu k'anyi jeenu. Ya k'anyi g'eri, bianu k'anyi jee k'anyi jeenu n'altar. Ezi Nwanne k'anyi jeenu nara rie, k'anyi jeenu jee jee k'anyi jeenu k'anyi jeenu. Ahu Dinwenu n'enye ndu n'altar nke Chukwu. Nwannem sekpuere ya, ozie bia nara ya! Ndi di, ndi di bugnye di nma g'eri ya! Ndi di k'anyi jee nma n'obi bia, kunite O nakpo Gi. Ndi diocha n'obi nma n'obi bia,

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About Nri Oma Si N'igwe

"Nri Oma Si N'igwe" is a deeply reverent Igbo Communion piece that calls the faithful to the altar to receive the "Good Food from Heaven." Written by Jude Nnam, the song captures the awe and mystery of the Eucharist. The refrain acts as an urgent, joyful invitation—urging the choir and congregation alike to come forward, kneel, and receive the living bread prepared by angels.

The verses reflect on the profound mystery of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. The lyrics ask who can truly explain this divine mystery to human eyes—how Christ gave Himself in the form of bread and wine for our salvation. It is a fitting and moving choice for the Communion procession, where the faithful gather to partake in the heavenly banquet.