(Gentle, rhythmic duff percussion starts, building into a celebratory beat)
Oh, hear the sound of gratitude today
We gather round to give thanks and pray
For a brother, a heart so pure and gold
A story of kindness that must be told
Alhaji Olayinka Kareem Tiamiyu
Your life is a blessing, a light shining through
A brother from another mother, loyal and true
Your presence is a gift, old friend, to you
Through the changing seasons, you stand so tall
A benevolent spirit who answers the call
You reach for the hungry, you help the weak
You find the lost and the truth you seek
Oh, may Allah grant you years of grace
With a smile upon your blessed face
In sound health and prosperity stay
On this, your very special birthday
Alhaji Olayinka, we celebrate your name
A heart of gold that puts pride to shame
May your path be guided by His light
Keeping your future forever bright
Your altruism touches every single soul
To uplift the community is always your goal.
We honor the man who is held so dear
You share what you have with the young and the old
A tapestry of kindness more precious than gold
May the doors of Jannah open wide for your deeds
As you plant the garden of righteous seeds
Oh, may Allah grant you years of grace
With a smile upon your blessed face
In sound health and prosperity stay
On this, your very special birthday
Alhaji Olayinka Kareem Tiamiyu, we celebrate your name
A heart of gold that puts pride to shame
May your path be guided by His light
Keeping your future forever bright
May He strengthen your arms when the days grow long
May He keep your heart constant and your spirit strong
May His protection cover your every endeavor
Blessings upon you, now and forever
Amin Ya Rabbi, hear our plea
For a man of peace, may he always be free
So let the drums beat in a joyful flow
To the man whose kindness continues to grow
We thank the Creator for the day you were born
May you wake to glory every single morning
With sound health, wealth, and joy in your breast Alhaji
Olayinka Kareem Tiamiyu, may you be truly blessed, a toast to your day
May your troubles fade and melt away
Oh, may Allah grant you years of grace
With a smile upon your blessed face
In sound health and prosperity stay
On this, your very special birthday
Alhaji Olayinka Kareem Tiamiyu, we celebrate your name
A heart of gold that puts pride to shame
May your path be guided by His light
Keeping your future forever bright
Remain blessed always, through every test
Alhaji Olayinka KareemTiamiyu, you are truly the best
May peace be upon you, may blessings remain
Until we meet under the sun and the rain
Sending you loads of love, warm hugs and cheerful wishes on your special day from Abdulfatai Bada
(Fade out with celebratory tambourines and rhythmic clapping)