Summary
Yak Itoro Obon Abasi is a lively African sacred choral work centered on praise and thanksgiving to God. Written for choir in a strong indigenous choral style,…
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
Concert
Licensing & usage
Suitable for parish, school, and competition performance. For livestreams or recordings, confirm local copyright requirements.
Lyrics (preview)
Yak Itoro Obon Abasi
By M. K. Amissah
Yak itoro Obon Abasi,
Odot itoro.
Yak itoro Obon Abasi,
Odot itoro.
Koro Abasi odot,
Koro Obon,
Koro Abasi odot.
Yak nyin ikwo, Alleluia,
Ikwo, ikwo, Alleluia.
No nyin uwem,
Abasi, no nyin uwem.
No nyin uwem,
No nyin uwem.
Abasi mbok, mbok, mbok,
No nyin uwem.
No nyin uwem,
No nyin uwem.
Yak nyin itoro,
Obon odot itoro.
Yak nyin itoro,
Obon odot itoro.
Kom, kom, kom,
Kom, kom, kom.
Yak ikom Obon,
Yak ikom Obon,
Yak ikom Obon,
Yak ikom Obon.
Kom, kom, kom,
Kom, kom, kom.
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UPLOADED ON Jun 17, 2026
Yak Itoro Obon Abasi is a lively African sacred choral work centered on praise and thanksgiving to God. Written for choir in a strong indigenous choral style, the piece uses repeated rhythmic phrases, layered vocal entries, and energetic ensemble writing to create a celebratory sound well suited to concerts, festivals, competitions, and other choral performances. The title and text are in the Efik-Ibibio language tradition and focus on giving praise and honour to God.
Composer
m.k amissah
Category
Concert
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