Chale, gather round, it’s a special day!
Ei! Today we celebrate a king, yoo!
October 30th, the sun is shining bright
The streets of dTamale ancing in the morning light
No time for sorrow, no time for the blues
We got the best celebration, we got the best news
Tikumah is growing, shining like the gold
A story of greatness that’s meant to be told
So raise up your glass, let the rhythm flow
We’re celebrating you everywhere that we go
Oh Tikumah, today the world is yours
We’re opening up all of the golden doors
Happy birthday, let the music play loud
Tikumah, you make us so, so proud
Chale, chop life, it’s your special day
Let the palm-wine guitar wash the stress away
Oyiwa! Tikumah, you’re the star tonight
Everything is beautiful, everything is right
Look at the smile, look at the style you bring
You make the whole neighborhood start to sing
From Kumasi to the coast, your name is ringing clear
We’re so glad you’re here, year after year
Wonim? You’re destined for the highest height
Keep chasing the vision, keep holding the light
My brother, my friend, the journey is long
But today we dance to your birthday song
Oh Tikumah, today the world is yours
We’re opening up all of the golden doors
Happy birthday, let the music play loud
Tikumah, you make us so, so proud
Chale, chop life, it’s your special day
Let the palm-wine guitar wash the stress away
Oyiwa! Tikumah, you’re the star tonight
Everything is beautiful, everything is right
Ah ah! The horn section blowing so sweet
Everyone moving their hands and their feet
We give thanks for the life, we give thanks for the grace
A smile like yours lights up the whole place
So when the cake comes out and the candles glow
Remember the love that we’re giving you so
Tikumah, you’re a legend in the making, it’s true
Everything good is coming back to you
Keep rising up, keep shining your flame
And forever we’ll be shouting out your name
Oh Tikumah, today the world is yours
We’re opening up all of the golden doors
Happy birthday, let the music play loud
Tikumah, you make us so, so proud
Chale, chop life, it’s your special day
Let the palm-wine guitar wash the stress away
Oyiwa! Tikumah, you’re the star tonight
Everything is beautiful, everything is right
Yeah, Tikumah, it’s your day!
Keep shining, keep living, keep winning
Chale, we celebrate you!
Happy birthday, brother!
Oyiwa!