Hive Open Mic #131: Nigerian Anthem/Himno de Nigeria (Cover) By Khaleesii
This week was a different one for me, the theme is national pride and if I am being honest, I don't have that.
For the longest time, being Nigerian was a pride to me, let's say I grew up naive and hopeful but recently, reality hit and I feel like there is no reason to be proud of my country.
A few days ago I had to move out of my home because it was affected by the flood, a flood that could have been avoided if my country did some things differently.
I have a constant fear for my security, we hear bad news every day, and much more so I don't see why I should be “proud”.
My goal was to avoid this theme and wait for the next one but I decided to participate when I saw @mayorkeys post and sing the national anthem, because well, that's the best I could do.
I hope one day I can have that pride again, I hope one day, I can do this again with the esteem of my country but, for now, I hope you enjoy my rendition of the national anthem.
LYRICS: NIGERIAN ANTHEM COMPOSED BY MR. BEN ODIASE
- Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. - Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause
Guide our leader’s 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.
Source: nigeriahc.org.uk
Composed by: Mr. Ben Odaise
Esta semana ha sido diferente para mí, el tema es el orgullo nacional y si soy sincero, no lo tengo.
Durante mucho tiempo, ser nigeriano fue un orgullo para mí, digamos que crecí ingenuo y esperanzado pero recientemente, la realidad me golpeó y siento que no hay razón para estar orgulloso de mi país.
Hace unos días tuve que mudarme de mi casa porque se vio afectada por la inundación, una inundación que podría haberse evitado si mi país hiciera algunas cosas de forma diferente.
Temo constantemente por mi seguridad, nos enteramos de malas noticias todos los días, y mucho más, así que no veo por qué debería estar "orgullosa".
Mi objetivo era evitar este tema y esperar al siguiente pero decidí participar cuando vi el post de @mayorkeys y cantar el himno nacional, porque bueno, es lo mejor que podía hacer.
Espero que algún día pueda volver a tener ese orgullo, espero que algún día, pueda volver a hacer esto con la estima de mi país pero, por ahora, espero que disfruten de mi interpretación del himno nacional.
LETRA: HIMNO DE NIGERIA COMPUESTO POR MR. BEN ODIASE
Levantaos, compatriotas, obedeced la llamada de Nigeria Para servir a nuestra patria Con amor y fuerza y fe El trabajo de nuestros héroes del pasado Nunca será en vano Para servir con corazón y fuerza Una nación unida en libertad, paz y unidad.
Oh Dios de la creación, dirige nuestra noble causa Guía el derecho de nuestro líder Ayuda a nuestra juventud a conocer la verdad En el amor y la honestidad para crecer Y vivir justo y verdadero Grandes alturas alcanzar Para construir una nación donde la paz y la justicia reinarán.
Fuente: nigeriahc.org.uk
Compuesto por: Mr. Ben Odaise
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So sorry to hear about the flood, where is your place?
Yenaoa, Bayelsa state and thank you.
I didn't know the flood also happened there o, where did you now move to?
The whole state is being affected, you know we are surrounded by water; also I moved to my sisters
Ohh. A lot of things would be damaged by that flood🤦
Omo, we are alive and that is all that matters
That's the main thing sha
Yeah
We regret the suffering you endured as a result of the flood and the ongoing anxiety brought on by security. We wish Nigeria well and for her to restore her position as the pride of Africa.
Thank you so much, I think I used the wrong tag.
Without the - is fine #afritunes
So sorry about the flood
Mheeen
We see these things in American movies but seeing it in real life is a really bitter experience.
Okay, noted
Seeing it is really awful
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Thank you.
Hey @khaleesii
I am also sorry for what happened, that you had to move from your home because of the flood, but still, you can be proud of your nation, I am sure. I am glad you participated in the weekly contest and @mayorkeys inspired you actually to do that. How nice is that!
Thank you so much, I try to be proud, they just make it t so hard sometimes especially now.
wow great job!
Thank you so much
I'm so sorry to hear about the flood issue. It's a pity that this is our situation at the moment. Oh well, we pray for better days, right?
Finally, somebody coming up here to sing our anthem, lol😁❤️. Can't even remember when last I sang that 🤔. Beautiful voice though.
😆 can't even remember the last time I sang it either, had to read it, thank you for watching.