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Compare Nigeria's Old And New National Anthem by fortyfeet(m): 12:27pm On Oct 01, 2012 |
As we celebrate our 52nd independence, I want Nigerians to equally use the opportunity to compare our old and current national anthems and share views. It beats my imagination as to the reason behind the change in our Independence National Anthem. Is it the lyrics, the musical beat, the rhythm or the composer. In all these, I have not seen where to choose the new as against the old. That the composer Lillian Jean Williams (a British expatriate who lived here at the time) is not a Nigerian is just but too primitive to give as a reason. The cars we drive, the televisions we watch, the handsets we use, the computers we use, the football we play are all not Nigerian, so I consider it less a reason. Share your views. Happy Independence guys. THE OLD: Nigeria we hail thee Our own dear native land Though tribe and tounge may differ In brotherhood we stand Nigeria all and proud to serve Our sovereign motherland Our flag shall be the symbol That truth and justice reign In peace and battle honour And this we count as gain To pass unto our children As banner without stain O God of all creation Grant this our one request Help us to build a nation Where no man is oppressed And so with peace and plenty Nigeria may be blessed THE NEW: Arise O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey To serve our fatherland With love and strength and faith The labour of our heroes past Shall never be in vain To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom Peace and unity Oh God of creation Direct our noble cause Guide our leaders right Help our youth the truth to know In love and honesty to grow And living just and true Great lofty heights attain To build a nation where peace And justice shall reign.
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