Nwaturu Nke Chineke(Requiem)

"Nwaturu Nke Chineke (Requiem)" is a solemn and deeply moving setting of the Agnus Dei, specifically arranged for a funeral Mass. In the Catholic liturgy, the Lamb of God is a moment of profound petition just before Communion. Here, the traditional plea for mercy and peace is replaced with the Requiem text, asking God to grant eternal rest to the departed.

Composed by Collins Ifejika Nworie in memory of Madam Regina Edugwu Ngozi Odo, the piece carries the heavy but hopeful weight of a choir singing a loved one to their final rest. The Igbo lyrics gently repeat the prayer "Nye ya ezumike" (grant her rest), building to the final, comforting petition "Nye ya ezumike ebighebi" (grant her eternal rest). It is a fitting choice for the breaking of the bread at a burial Mass, offering solace to the grieving congregation.