Ka Ụwa Niile, Tiere Chineke Mkpu Ọñụ

“Ka Ụwa Niile, Tiere Chineke Mkpu Ọñụ” is a lively Igbo responsorial psalm setting composed for Catholic worship. The title serves as a joyful invitation, calling on all the earth to shout for joy to the Lord. Written in tonic sol-fa for a standard four-part choir, it provides a bright and rhythmic response for the congregation to sing during the Liturgy of the Word.

The piece opens with the sopranos leading the primary declaration, followed by the steady harmonic support of the alto, tenor, and bass lines. The arrangement keeps the melody straightforward and accessible, ensuring the congregation can easily pick up the refrain after the cantor's verses. Choir directors will find it an uplifting choice for festive Sunday Masses, bringing a spirit of energetic praise to the psalm response and elevating the overall joy of the celebration.