O MAI TSARKI

"O Mai Tsarki" is a vibrant Hausa setting of the Sanctus, the great acclamation of praise sung by the choir and congregation just before the Eucharistic Prayer. Composed by Jude Nnam, this piece captures the majesty of the heavenly liturgy, declaring the holiness of the Lord God of hosts ("Ubangiji Allah mai runduna").

The arrangement uses staggered vocal entries and rhythmic energy to build a sense of joyful reverence. In the choir loft, the voices weave together during the "Mai albarkane" (Blessed is he who comes) section, creating a dynamic texture before uniting in the triumphant "Hosanna a cikin samaniya" (Hosanna in the highest). It is a wonderful expression of Northern Nigerian Catholic worship, lifting the hearts of the faithful as they enter the most solemn part of the Mass.