URINRIN K'OGHENE

"Urinrin K'Oghene" is a joyful Urhobo setting of the Gloria, bringing the ancient angelic hymn to life with vibrant local cadence. From the opening refrain declaring glory to God and peace to His people ("Ufuoma dia k'ihwo"), the song carries the festive energy that makes the Gloria such a high point in the Sunday liturgy.

The verses walk faithfully through the traditional text, moving from bright declarations of praise ("Avware jiru vwe") to the reverent petitions addressed to the Lamb of God. For a choir, singing the Mass parts in the indigenous language often deepens the congregation's participation, turning a familiar rite into a deeply personal prayer.

Arranged in accessible solfa notation, the piece allows the voice parts to weave together naturally. When the choir raises this piece during a feast day or Sunday Mass, it fills the church with a sense of communal celebration, grounding the universal words of the liturgy in the heart of the Urhobo people.