(Morning Star) is a prominent Swahili Catholic hymn performed by the St. Raphael Benedictine Nairobi County Choir . Released on December 1, 2016, it is a central track on their album Ave Maria, Vol. 5 . Background and Composition

: It is characterized by its melodic choral arrangement and is frequently used in liturgical celebrations like diaconate ordinations.

: The song was composed by Christine Mugambi , with some performances also attributing it to M. Kavakule .

The song is a devotional piece often associated with (Mother Mary), who is figuratively referred to as the "Morning Star" in Catholic tradition.

: The track runs for approximately 5 minutes and 29 seconds .