Ọba Ọrun (Revised Version)

"Ọba Ọrun" is a vibrant Yoruba choral piece that bursts with praise and thanksgiving. With a title invoking the King of Heaven, the lyrics are a cascade of profound names for God—calling Him the ruler of heaven (Alakoso ọrun), the great and mighty one (Aribitirabata), and the one who speaks and acts (Alewileṣe). It is a song designed to lift the spirits of the congregation, making it a natural choice for an Entrance procession or a joyful Offertory.

The music, arranged here in its revised version by Exomo John O., uses rhythmic ostinatos and overlapping vocal parts to build a sense of awe and celebration. As the sopranos sing of the boundless goodness God has shown ("Ore to ṣe laye mi, o pọju"), the repetitive, driving responses from the lower voices create a deeply moving, communal affirmation of faith. It captures the lively, reverent energy of Nigerian Catholic worship, where the choir loft leads the entire church in recognizing the grace of the Almighty.