Otito Diri Chineke

"Otito Diri Chineke" is a vibrant Igbo setting of the Gloria, composed by Jude Nnam as part of his well-loved *Missa Ngozi* (Blessing Mass). This piece captures the profound joy and reverence of the angelic hymn, "Glory to God in the highest," translating that ancient praise into a rhythmic, uplifting choral experience.

In the choir loft, this is the kind of Gloria that wakes up the congregation and sets a celebratory tone for the rest of the Mass. The refrain bursts forth with a unified proclamation of peace for people of good will, while the six verses walk through the traditional text—praising, blessing, and adoring God the Father, and pleading for the mercy of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

Choirs often turn to this setting for festive Sunday Masses and solemnities. Its straightforward solfa arrangement allows the harmony parts to support a strong, memorable melody, making it a joy to teach during rehearsals and a powerful prayer when the voices finally come together in the sanctuary.