On the 1st of October 1960, a nation was born. Her first cry released from lungs filled with hope to become Africa’s greatest state. No sooner had Nigeria learnt to walk that she fell victim to internal conflict. The Nigerian dream suspended, men in arms began pushing personal agendas. Religion, ethnic differences and greed, erecting walls of hostility in a nation whose destiny lies in the unity of her people. Africa says, “Happy Independence Day Nigeria!”.
As we celebrate this milestone, let us listen to the call for unity from Timi Dakolo and when we are done listening, let us stand as a people united against terror, against corruption, against tribalism and let us rise to the challenge of defending our land, our Nigeria…our Africa.
Here we stand as a people
With one song: with one voice
We’re a nation: undivided and poised
We will take our stand: and build our land
With faith: to defend what we love
Here we are as a people
With one heart: for one cause
We’re determined: to rebuild and restore
Where freedom reigns: and truth prevails
A land where there’s hope for us all (2x)
(Chorus)
We’re all we have, we’ll defend our land
We believe in this nation, and we know we’ll get there
We’re all we have, we’ll defend our land
We believe in Nigeria and the promise she holds
And that one day we’ll shine like the sun
We’re a great nation
Though we are many people
Different tribes: different tongues
We’re united in our strength and resolve
To uphold the honour of our land
And for generations to come
(Chorus)
We’re all we have, we’ll defend our land
We believe in this nation, and we know we’ll get there
We’re all we have, we’ll defend our land
We believe in Nigeria and the promise she holds
And that one day we’ll shine like the sun
We’re a great nation