by Rachel Ogbu
The inauguration of the nation’s centenary anniversary celebration, took place on Monday February 4, with former president, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar presenting the centenary theme song titled: “This Land, Celebrating 100 years of Nigeria”.
The song, which was commissioned by the office of the Secretary to the Federal Government, Anyim Pius Anyim and has been in the works for the past two months was subsequently performed by a theme of notable Nigerian musicians led by Onyeka Onwenu and including Jodie and Omawumi
At least one review says it is “hitting all the right notes. Yanni-like vibes, fantastic instrumentals, easy to memorise and sing along to, and meaningful lyrics”
The anniversary will hold on January 1, 2014.Click here to listen:
Nigeria-Centenary-Theme-Song-1
LYRICS
Here we areStanding tall
Through adversity
We are one
100 years of unity
Nigeria, we will stand
(Uh….uh….)
(One hundred)
Uh-uh-uh
Together we will make it
Strong indivisible
Uh-uh-uh-uh
One nation
To stand, to stand, to stand.
