Nna, see the beauty of the road!
Seventy-three years, he is standing tall.
The sun rises high over the Ntiat-Itam Itu hills today
Seventy-three summers, the journey has been long
From the days of the hustle to the quiet evening light
He walked with grace, he taught us how to be strong
He picked up the pieces when the storm was loud
He held the family steady, never bowed to the wind
Lessons in his pocket, stories in his gentle eyes
Today we celebrate the wisdom that never ends
Oh, seventy-three, a milestone of a king
With a heart full of gold and a spirit that will sing
Nna, you are the foundation, the root of our tree
We celebrate your life, living so wild and free
Oh, seventy-three, the man we adore
Bringing us joy and peace forevermore
Chai, look at the way he carries his frame
With the dignity of a man who played a winning game
Through the thick and the thin, he kept his head clear
Chop life, Papa, there is nothing left to fear
He taught us that money is good but love is the base
He showed us the beauty of a steady, honest pace
When the road was rocky, he smoothed it with a smile
He made every heavy burden seem worth the while
Oh, seventy-three, a milestone of a king
With a heart full of gold and a spirit that will sing
Nna, you are the foundation, the root of our tree
We celebrate your life, living so wild and free
Oh, seventy-three, the man we adore
Bringing us joy and peace forevermore
Oma-licha father, you are the legend we know
Watching the seeds of your love continue to grow
From Onitsha to Lagos, your name is a song
For seventy-three years, you’ve been where you belong
Omo, the joy is overflowing tonight!
So raise up the glass, let the palm wine flow
To the man who gave us everything that we know
He is the compass, the light in the dark
Leaving behind such a permanent spark
He is the storyteller, the pride of the clan
A true gentleman, the classic Nigerian man
No wahala today, just gratitude and praise
For the seventy-three bright and beautiful days
Oh, seventy-three, a milestone of a king
With a heart full of gold and a spirit that will sing
Nna, you are the foundation, the root of our tree
We celebrate your life, living so wild and free
Oh, seventy-three, the man we adore
Bringing us joy and peace forevermore
Seventy-three years strong, oh!
Nna, we love you today and tomorrow
Keep shining, keep dancing, keep living
Chop life, Papa, seventy-three is just the start!
Mighty Archibong