[male
vocals] [
Intro] (
Gentle,
rhythmic
percussion
build-up)
Oh,
let
us
celebrate
a
soul
of
light
A
man
whose
spirit
shines
so
bright
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko,
we
honor
your
day
In
every
word
and
song
we
say
[Verse 1] A
pillar
of
strength,
a
leader
so
true
Guided
by
faith
in
all
that
you
do
With
wisdom
that
flows
like
a
river
so
deep
Promises
kept
and
secrets
you
keep
From
the
dawn
of
the
day
till
the
setting
of
sun
Your
work
for
the
people
is
never
quite
done
A
father,
a
husband,
a
heart
made
of
gold
A
story
of
virtue
that
needs
to
be
told
[Chorus] Alhamdulillah
for
a
wonderful
man,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko
With
grace
and
with
mercy,
you
lead
us
to
grow
Alhamdulillah
for
a
wonderful
man,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko
May
your
path
be
enlightened,
may
your
spirit
always
glow
We
wish
you
love,
in
health
and
in
peace
May
your
blessings
and
joy
forever
increase
[Verse 2] You
treat
every
stranger
like
kin
of
your
own
You
treat
every
stranger
like
kin
of
your
own
The
seeds
of
your
kindness
are
everywhere
sown
With
equity
guiding
the
palm
of
your
hand
You
walk
with
compassion
across
all
the
land
An
altruistic
soul
in
a
world
full
of
noise
You
find
in
the
helping
of
others
your
joys
To
your
family
a
shelter,
to
us
a
great
guide
With
humility
standing
right
there
by
your
side
[Chorus] Alhamdulillah
for
a
wonderful
man,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko
With
grace
and
with
mercy,
you
lead
us
to
grow
Alhamdulillah
for
a
wonderful
man,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko
May
your
path
be
enlightened,
may
your
spirit
always
glow
We
wish
you
love,
in
health
and
in
peace
May
your
blessings
and
joy
forever
increase
[Bridge] Oh,
may
the
Almighty
grant
you
the
best
In
every
endeavor,
and
give
you
your
rest
Your
years
be
a
tapestry
woven
with
light
Shining
through
darkness,
burning
so
bright
You're
blessed
always,
yes,
blessed
in
your
deeds
Planting
the
future
with
beautiful
seeds
[Verse 3] Chairman,
your
vision
is
clear
and
profound
Where
there
is
discord,
you
build
common
ground
A
lover
of
peace,
a
man
of
pure
prayer
With
burdens
you
lift,
and
a
love
that
you
share
On
this
birthday
we
gather
to
offer
our
praise
For
the
life
that
you
live
and
the
standard
you
raise
May
your
table
be
full
and
your
heart
stay
serene
The
finest
example
that
we've
ever
seen
[Chorus] Alhamdulillah
for
a
wonderful
man,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko
With
grace
and
with
mercy,
you
lead
us
to
grow
Alhamdulillah
for
a
wonderful
man,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Dikko
May
your
path
be
enlightened,
may
your
spirit
always
glow
We
wish
you
love,
in
health
and
in
peace
May
your
blessings
and
joy
forever
increase
[Outro] Blessed
always,
Alhaji
Hussaini
Blessed
in
your
home,
and
blessed
in
your
work
Peace
be
upon
you,
our
chairman,
our
guide
Alhamdulillah,
for
you
today (
Fading
percussion
and
strings)
This
is
a
special
dedication
to
you
from
Abdulfatai
Bada
on
your
special
day
and
appreciation
for
all
you
do.
Remain
blessed
always.
Amin