What are the lyrics of Otito Diri Chineke by IFEANYI NWAIWU?

“Otito Diri Chineke” begins: Otito diri Chineke n'elu kachasi… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Otito Diri Chineke?

Otito Diri Chineke was composed by IFEANYI NWAIWU.

What language is Otito Diri Chineke sung in?

Otito Diri Chineke is sung in Igbo.

Otito Diri Chineke by IFEANYI NWAIWU — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: IFEANYI NWAIWU

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Format: Solfa

Language: Igbo

Pages: 2 pages

Otito Diri Chineke by IFEANYI NWAIWU — Lyrics

REFRAIN Otito diri Chineke n'elu kachasi Otito diri Chineke n'elu kachasi Udo diri ndi mmadu n'uwa Udo diri ndi mmadu n'uwa Ndi nwere obi oma Otito diri Chineke VERSE 1 Anyi a jaa gi mma Anyi a gozie gi Anyi e sekpuoro gi Anyi e too gi Anyi e kele gi n'ihi nnukwu ebube gi Oseburuuwa Chineke Otito diri Chineke VERSE 2 Nna nwe anyi Chineke eze nke eluigwe Chineke nna ji ike nile Onwenu anyi Jesu Kristi nwa otu onye nna muru

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About Otito Diri Chineke

When the opening notes of Ifeanyi Nwaiwu's "Otito Diri Chineke" ring out from the choir loft, the congregation immediately knows it is time to celebrate. This vibrant Igbo setting of the Gloria captures the joyful essence of the angelic hymn. The refrain, "Otito diri Chineke n'elu kachasi" (Glory to God in the highest), is bright and rhythmic, making it easy for the whole church to join in the praise.

Nwaiwu structures the long liturgical text into four distinct verses, allowing the choir to carry the narrative of the prayer—from praising and blessing God the Father to calling upon Jesus, the Lamb of God. A recurring motif brings each verse back to the central theme of God's glory, anchoring the piece before the final, overlapping "Amen" section. It is a wonderful choice for festive Sunday Masses, Easter, and Christmas, bringing a true sense of Nigerian Catholic worship to the liturgy.