[male vocals] Nna,
listen
to
the
rhythm
of
the
land
Ibiaku
Ekpat
Ukpa,
hear
the
royal
sound
Oya,
let
the
horns
blow
for
the
throne
From
the
soil
of
the
thirty-two
villages
We
rise
in
unity,
sharing
the
heritage
Obong
J
J
Akpan,
the
King
of
Kings
To
your
kingdom,
the
joy
that
it
brings
We
all
bow,
with
respect
in
our
eyes
Your
wisdom
flows
like
the
morning
sunrise
God
bless
the
path
where
your
feet
have
trod
Obong
J
J
Akpan,
the
pride
of
our
God
Oh,
Obong
J
J
Akpan,
King
of
the
land
Leading
the
villages,
reaching
the
hand
From
Ibiaku
Ekpat
Ukpa
to
the
world
Your
banner
of
royalty
is
proudly
unfurled
Chai,
let
the
people
celebrate
the
crown
Blessings
for
the
king
in
his
royal
town
We
celebrate
Asuakak
Umoh
today
Chairman
of
Ibiono,
lighting
the
way
Leading
the
people
with
a
steady
hand
Bringing
the
progress
to
all
of
the
land
We
are
all
kings,
by
the
grace
we
own
Gathered
together
before
the
throne
With
palm
wine
flowing
and
hearts
so
true
We
lift
up
the
glory
that
belongs
to
you
Oh,
Obong
J
J
Akpan,
King
of
the
land
Leading
the
villages,
reaching
the
hand
From
Ibiaku
Ekpat
Ukpa
to
the
world
Your
banner
of
royalty
is
proudly
unfurled
Chai,
let
the
people
celebrate
the
crown
Blessings
for
the
king
in
his
royal
town
Obong
Asuquo
George
Akpan
wrote
this
tale
The
King
of
Ibiaku,
may
he
never
fail
The
King
of
Ibiaku,
may
he
never
fail
From
Ibiaku
Ikot
Udom,
the
story
is
told
Of
a
legacy
stronger
than
silver
and
gold
Omo,
the
history
lives
in
the
beat
With
every
rhythm
and
every
street
So
let
the
udu
drum
echo
the
sound
Peace
and
prosperity
all
around
For
the
leaders
we
trust
and
the
kings
we
adore
We
ask
for
blessings
and
plenty
more
Chop
life,
for
the
kingdom
is
blessed
Put
all
your
worries
and
your
fears
to
rest
For
the
pride
of
the
people
is
here
to
stay
Lighting
the
darkness
and
showing
the
way
Oh,
Obong
J
J
Akpan,
King
of
the
land
Leading
the
villages,
reaching
the
hand
From
Ibiaku
Ekpat
Ukpa
to
the
world
Your
banner
of
royalty
is
proudly
unfurled
Chai,
let
the
people
celebrate
the
crown
Blessings
for
the
king
in
his
royal
town
Blessings
to
the
King
of
Kings
Blessings
for
the
joy
he
brings
Omalicha,
Ibiaku
lives
on
forever
King
of
Ibiaku,
we
stand
together
Ah
ah,
the
crown
remains
bright
Goodnight,
let
the
stars
shine
light.