[male
vocals] [
Intro] (
Guitar
melody
swirls,
light
percussion)
Nna!
We
celebrate
a
man
of
grace
today.
Oya,
join
the
music,
let
the
trumpets
sound!
[Verse 1] There
is
a
man
who
walks
with
steady
feet,
Leading
the
flock
through
the
busy
street.
Revd
Iliya
Makoshi,
the
name
we
praise,
Setting
the
path
for
better,
brighter
days.
From
the
early
morning
to
the
setting
sun,
You
serve
the
people,
the
work
is
never
done.
With
wisdom
deep,
you
light
the
fire,
Taking
us
all
a
little
bit
higher.
Chai!
The
rhythm
is
sweet
when
the
heart
is
true.
[Chorus] Oh,
Revd
Iliya
Makoshi,
shine
so
bright,
Guiding
the
people,
leading
with
the
light.
Esmim
is
calling,
your
glory
takes
the
stage,
Turning
the
chapter,
writing
a
new
page.
Chai!
We
celebrate
your
dedication
now,
To
the
man
of
honor,
we
all
make
a
bow.
[Verse 2] Look
at
the
gathering,
see
how
we
dance,
Catching
the
spirit,
taking
a
chance.
Revd
Iliya,
your
smile
is
like
the
sun,
Bringing
the
laughter,
making
us
one.
We
chop
life
today
to
celebrate
your
name,
A
legacy
growing,
a
burning
flame.
Omo!
The
celebration
is
sweet
and
pure,
Your
leadership
style,
the
ultimate
cure.
[Chorus] Oh,
Revd
Iliya
Makoshi,
shine
so
bright,
Guiding
the
people,
leading
with
the
light.
Esmim
is
calling,
your
glory
takes
the
stage,
Turning
the
chapter,
writing
a
new
page.
Chai!
We
celebrate
your
dedication
now,
To
the
man
of
honor,
we
all
make
a
bow.
[Bridge] From
Enugu
to
Lagos,
the
story
rings
clear,
A
man
of
the
people,
with
nothing
to
fear.
Your
voice
is
the
compass,
your
truth
is
the
key,
Opening
doors
for
the
world
to
see.
Oya,
everybody
stand
up
and
move!
[Verse 3] Raise
up
your
glasses,
let
the
melody
flow,
Raise
up
your
glasses,
let
the
melody
flow,
Watching
the
goodness
of
life
as
we
grow.
Revd
Iliya,
we
honor
the
path
that
you
tread,
With
grace
in
your
heart
and
the
truth
in
your
head.
It
is
a
season
of
joy,
a
season
of
praise,
For
the
man
who
has
guided
us
through
the
maze.
Omalicha
spirit,
keep
pushing
the
line,
Everything
here
is
by
design.
[Chorus] Oh,
Revd
Iliya
Makoshi,
shine
so
bright,
Guiding
the
people,
leading
with
the
light.
Esmim
is
calling,
your
glory
takes
the
stage,
Turning
the
chapter,
writing
a
new
page.
Chai!
We
celebrate
your
dedication
now,
To
the
man
of
honor,
we
all
make
a
bow.
Shekari
gwanzwang
said
congratulations
man
of
God
[Outro] Revd
Iliya,
the
star
of
the
night,
Everything
is
fine,
everything
is
right.
Chop
life,
celebrate
the
man
today!
M.
O.
G!
The
music
keeps
playing,
the
light
leads
the
way. (
Guitar
fade
out)