LADY AFRICA; WE SING THY PRAISE by Joseph C. Ogbu (JoeNwaOgbu)

Smart land, beautiful home

Painted with a purified colour

Dazzling even in the darkest part,

Like Smart damsel, like beautiful star

Your image, our replica

Devoid of any cosmetic colouration

Pure as gold unrefined!

Like queen on a throne; oh beautiful Creature

Vibrant voice always; elegant!

We are the true seeds

That bear the virtues with which thou are made,

Thou are the breast that feeds all,

And "We", the offspring that sing thy praise!

Arise Africans! Let us jubilate

Our home, immaculate; let us celebrate,

Yes! Africa; a beautiful family to desire,

A Mother, who remains not to retire,

Good heart, her nature!

Indiscrimination, her culture!

Love cum unison, her song,

And equity; ever sounds her gong,

Calling children not to ruin Mother’s integrity

Even when wind seems blowing beyond their capacity,

Remember, With God, we shall live to hold our angelic culture,

For the sake of present harmony, and for the future.

I love Thee Mother Africa

We love Thee, Lady Africa.