OSEBURUWA BU ONYE AKAEBE M

This score brings together two beautiful pieces perfectly suited for a Catholic wedding Mass. The first, "Oseburuwa Bu Onye Akaebe M" by Peter Egbo, is a deeply moving Igbo song sung from the perspective of a bride. She declares before God that she has left her mother and father to build a new home with her husband. The verses unfold as a heartfelt vow of mutual care, asking the Lord to bless their union, their parents, and all the guests who have gathered to witness their special day. It is a wonderful choice for a post-communion thanksgiving or the signing of the register.

Following it is "My Prayer For You (The Nuptial Blessing)" by the well-known Nigerian composer Jude Nnam. Sung in English, this gentle choral piece asks God to grant the new couple peace, harmony, and the grace to see their children's children. The score even includes the names of a specific couple—Juddy and Janny—showing how choirs often personalize these blessings for the bride and groom standing before the altar.

Together, these two songs offer a choir both an indigenous cultural expression of marriage vows and a classic, prayerful choral blessing. They capture the joy, solemnity, and community spirit that make a Nigerian church wedding so memorable.