WE ARE ONE LION KING II

Choirs often look beyond the hymnal for pieces that bring singers together, and this arrangement of "We Are One" from Disney's *The Lion King II* does exactly that. Prepared specifically for the St. Cecilia Students' Choir at the University of Ibadan, it is a wonderful example of how Nigerian youth and student choirs adapt popular, uplifting melodies into their concert and social repertoires.

The song's message centers on unity, shared heritage, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With its alternating male and female solos leading into a rich, harmonized chorus, it gives different sections of the choir a chance to shine before everyone joins voices. Singing lines like "We are one, you and I, we are like the earth and sky," the choir reinforces a sense of belonging and mutual support among its members.

While not a liturgical piece for Mass, an arrangement like this is perfect for choir concerts, youth day celebrations, or end-of-year gatherings. It reminds the singers—and the audience—that despite the uncertainties of life, they are part of a larger, supportive family.