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| What Was The Reason For The Change Of Our National Anthem? by yhemster(m): 7:39am On Oct 14, 2013 |
Hey Nairaland Family, I will like to know the reason (justification or excuse) given to change the Nigeria Anthem from "Nigeria We Hail thee" to "Arise O Compatriot". Personally, I think the lyrics of the old Anthem is more interesting and realistic then the latest one, as it acknowledges the diversity in culture and it contains a great dream of a nation we always wanted. "Arise, O Compatriots" (1978–present) Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey To serve our Fatherland With love and strength and faith. The labor of our heroes past Shall never be in vain, To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. O 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. "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" (1960-1978) Nigeria, we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood we stand, Nigerians all are proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour'd, And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children A 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. PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHT |
| Re: What Was The Reason For The Change Of Our National Anthem? by pendusky(m): 7:50am On Oct 14, 2013 |
i dont knw much about it, but i think the lyics wasnt good enough to define who we are.... |
| Re: What Was The Reason For The Change Of Our National Anthem? by Afrocatalyst: 7:57am On Oct 14, 2013 |
pendusky: i dont knw much about it, but i think the lyics wasnt good enough to define who we are....no. I tink the lyrics of the old anthem defines us better especially our cultural differences. 1978 was Obasanjo's time. I tink the question should be forwarded to him. He should know best. |
| Re: What Was The Reason For The Change Of Our National Anthem? by tsidra(f): 8:07am On Oct 14, 2013 |
Iono ooo maybe the old one taya dem or maybe it was hard 2 learn. Anyweiz d new one z cool |
| Re: What Was The Reason For The Change Of Our National Anthem? by Henrypraise: 8:10am On Oct 14, 2013 |
Nigeria today is a mockery of d first stanza of d current anthem... |
| Re: What Was The Reason For The Change Of Our National Anthem? by Ebehi5(m): 12:49pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
This is me from 5years+ into the future saying Nigeria is a mess right now. Where diversity is now war, where our flag has been stained with the blood of our people and the country just keeps getting worse even as the next generation comes up. so maybe, just maybe, The old anthem was what we should have stuck with. Laslasticlala this should be a FP thread. |
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