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HISTORY ABOUT THE OLD NIGERIA NATIONAL ANTHEM

 


Nigeria, We Hail Thee" is the former national anthem of Nigeria, used from independence in 1960 until 1978. Nigeria's present anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," was adopted in 1978, replacing "Nigeria, We Hail Thee.

However, Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was adopted as Nigeria's first national anthem on October 1, 1960. The anthem's lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Frances Berda composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." 

The second national anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" in 1978.


The old Nigeria national goes thus:


Nigeria we hail thee

Our own dear native land

Though tribes 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 shall be blessed.

This is the old national anthem which i believe is better in content and musical accuracy, but that’s just a matter of opinion. Everyone is free to think what they like. 

Tell us what you think about this old anthem compared to the new Anthem, don't forget to drop your comment below.




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