WELCOME

"Welcome" by Exomo John O. is a bright and inviting choral piece designed to greet guests, new parishioners, or visiting clergy. Often sung during special celebrations, receptions, or the non-liturgical welcoming segments of a church event, the song radiates warmth and hospitality. It opens with a gentle baritone solo that sets a personal, earnest tone before the full choir joins in to echo the greeting, assuring visitors that they are received "from the bottom of our hearts."

What makes this piece especially moving for Nigerian choirs is its joyful turn toward a multi-lingual embrace. After the English verses, the choir breaks into a vibrant sequence of indigenous greetings—singing "Uwa bo khian" in Edo, "Nnọọ nụ" in Igbo, "Sannu da zuwa" in Hausa, and "Ẹ kaabọ" in Yoruba. This blend of languages ensures that everyone present feels a sense of belonging, uniting the whole congregation in a shared welcome in the name of Jesus Christ.