[female
vocals] (
Talking
drum
rolls,
rhythmic
and
energetic) (
Saxophone
swell)
Leader:
Who
is
this
woman
of
courage?
Chorus:
Iyalode
Rebecca
Ogundare!
Leader:
Who
stands
for
peace
and
justice?
Chorus:
Iyalode
Rebecca
Ogundare!
Leader:
Who
is
a
light
to
the
women?
Chorus:
Iyalode
Rebecca
Ogundare!
All:
Iyalode
ooo!
Iyalode
ooo!
Rebecca
Ogundare
ooo!
We
celebrate
you
today!
A
woman
with
a
lion
heart,
a
woman
strong
and
brave
You
stand
for
peace
and
justice,
your
people
you
defend
A
shining
light
in
Ogbomosoland,
a
woman
of
great
worth
Your
courage
speaks
for
generations,
you
are
the
salt
of
earth
From
the
morning
sun
to
the
evening
breeze,
your
name
is
held
in
pride
With
every
step
you
take,
the
ancestors
are
on
your
side
You
lead
with
wisdom,
you
lead
with
grace,
you
heal
the
broken
heart
You
set
the
standard
for
the
race,
you
play
a
noble
part
Iyalode
Rebecca,
our
heroine,
our
queen
The
strongest
woman
that
the
land
has
ever
seen
With
the
talking
drum
beating,
we
call
out
your
name
Rebecca
Ogundare,
you
rose
to
lasting
fame
Oh,
Iyalode
ooo,
your
legacy
is
bright
Guiding
us
through
darkness,
shining
like
a
light
In
the
halls
of
our
fathers,
your
voice
is
heard
so
clear
You
cast
away
the
shadow,
you
banish
every
fear
Ogbomosoland
is
rising,
because
you
take
the
lead
You
plant
the
seeds
of
kindness,
you
plant
the
seeds
of
need
For
equity
and
honor,
for
growth
and
for
the
truth
You
are
the
inspiration
for
the
dreams
of
all
our
youth
We
lift
our
hands
together,
we
lift
our
hearts
in
song
Because
of
your
foundation,
we
know
we
belong
Iyalode
Rebecca,
our
heroine,
our
queen
The
strongest
woman
that
the
land
has
ever
seen
With
the
talking
drum
beating,
we
call
out
your
name
Rebecca
Ogundare,
you
rose
to
lasting
fame
Oh,
Iyalode
ooo,
your
legacy
is
bright
Guiding
us
through
darkness,
shining
like
a
light (
Saxophone
solo,
melodic
and
soaring) (
Talking
drum
intensifying)
You
walk
with
fire,
you
walk
with
peace
Your
wisdom
grows
and
it
will
never
cease
From
Ogbomosoland
to
the
world
afar
Rebecca,
you
are
our
brightest
star
So
let
the
drums
keep
rolling,
let
the
saxophone
play
We
honor
our
mother,
we
honor
you
today
A
living
legend
walking,
a
spirit
so
divine
Through
every
season,
you
continue
to
shine
We
thank
you
for
the
service,
we
thank
you
for
the
fight
We
walk
in
your
footsteps,
bathed
in
your
light
Iyalode,
Iyalode,
we
sing
it
to
the
sky
Your
honor
and
your
glory
will
never,
ever
die
Iyalode
Rebecca,
our
heroine,
our
queen
The
strongest
woman
that
the
land
has
ever
seen
With
the
talking
drum
beating,
we
call
out
your
name
Rebecca
Ogundare,
you
rose
to
lasting
fame
Oh,
Iyalode
ooo,
your
legacy
is
bright
Guiding
us
through
darkness,
shining
like
a
light
Iyalode
ooo! (
Iyalode!)
Rebecca
Ogundare
ooo! (
Our
mother!)
Your
light
will
always
shine
Ogbomosoland
celebrates
you (
Saxophone
fades
out
with
a
final
melodic
flourish)