The Forgotten Anthem: ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’

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The Forgotten Anthem: ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’

“Nigeria We Hail Thee” was the national anthem of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was replaced by “Arise, O Compatriots.”

The Lyrics of “Nigeria We Hail Thee”:

Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood, we stand,
Nigerians all, and 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.

Composer and Criticisms:

The lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate in Nigeria. The anthem faced criticism, particularly for not being composed by a Nigerian.

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