Summary

The lyrics of "Abu Umu Zayon" are in the Igbo language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Nigeria. The song is about the children of Zion. It is an…

Performance notes

Check tuning on the opening interval and keep inner voices present.
Observe phrasing in the final cadence; avoid rushing the rallentando.

Forces & instrumentation

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Licensing & usage

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Lyrics (preview)

Intro

Chukwu Chukwu Chukwu Chukwudike

Ibu dike dike nagha

nyeya nyeya nyeya nyeya

Nobu Dinwenu nobu Chukwu Igwe

Nobu okaka nobu okaka

Onye ya ka nobu omemma eh

Chorus

Kanyi je nu Zayon Zayon Zayon

Zayon obodo oma

Kanyi je nu Zayon Zayon Zayon

Zayon Zayon obodo oma

Agama eso ndi muozi nke Igwe bu abu mmeri

Agama eso ndi muozi nke Igwe bu abu ne enu

Ugwu Zayon abummeri abummeri nkwa

Onyene nanya nazu abu mmeri abu mmeri ije

Onye ene nanya na azu

Agama eso ndi muozi nke Igwe bu abu mmeri

Agama eso ndi muozi nke Igwe bu abu ne enu

Ugwu Zayon abummeri abummeri nkwa

Onyene nanya nazu abu mmeri abu mmeri ije

Onye ene nanya na azu

Zayon Zayon Zayon obodo oma

Soro anyi gu ba pa

Zayon Zayon Zayon obodo oma

Zayon Zayon Zayon obodo oma x6

Kwe ba allelluya Kwe ba allelluya

Kwe ba allelluya

Chorus

Solo

Zayon anyi bu Najiria

Ezigo obodo

Chukwu telu mmanu

Soro mu tobe Chineka Nna

Maka obodo anyi a di go mma

Alleluya Alleluya Alleluya

Alleluya

Male Chorus

Kwango kwango Odogwu eze

Abata gonu nkwa

Odogwueze abata go

Chukwueze abata gonu

Chukwueze abata go

Chukwueze abia

Igwe

Solo

Nna anyo no zi nenu ugwua biko

Mepe onu uzo eligwe ugbua

Kammi li enigwe wu sanyi naru o

Naha Jisos kanyi nekpe

Amen

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UPLOADED ON Jul 05, 2021

The lyrics of "Abu Umu Zayon" are in the Igbo language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Nigeria. The song is about the children of Zion. It is an upbeat and rhythmic song that features the use of African drums and other traditional percussion instruments. The song has a celebratory tone and is often played at weddings, festivals, and other joyful occasions in Nigeria.

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