PAPA YOU DO WELL

"Papa You Do Well" is an energetic, pan-Nigerian song of thanksgiving composed by Omaye Isaac. Singing entirely in Nigerian Pidgin English mixed with phrases from Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Edo, and other indigenous languages, the piece creates a universal, joyful chorus of gratitude. It opens with a relatable, personal testimony of God's unmatched goodness—"Since the time of Adam... I never see any body wey dey like my papa God"—before launching into a vibrant litany of thanks across multiple tongues, from "magode" and "obulu" to "agba" and "Oseba sun we."

Choirs typically bring this out during the Offertory or for special thanksgiving processions, such as harvest celebrations, bazaars, or end-of-year Masses. The upbeat tempo and highly expressive lyrics—like "Great provider dey make me jolly sotey I dey denge pose"—naturally invite the congregation to dance forward with their gifts. It is a song that refuses to stand still, capturing the lively, celebratory spirit of Nigerian Catholic worship.

The music is structured as a continuous outpouring of praise. After the extensive first section detailing all the "boku boku" blessings God provides, the second verse shifts to a confident declaration of faith: "Any time I ask you dey give me." For a choir director looking to lift the energy in the church and get everyone moving, this piece is an absolute staple.