(Halleluyah!)
Oh,
let
the
drums
roll
for
the
mother
of
the
house! (
Praise
the
Lord!)
We
are
celebrating
royalty
today,
Iyabode
Cecilia
Balogun!
Iya-Ijooh
[Verse 1] From
the
shores
of
the
Ilaje
land,
a
blessing
has
arrived
A
woman
of
virtue,
with
a
heart
where
the
Spirit
resides
Iyabode
Cecilia
Balogun,
you
shine
with
a
light
so
rare
Your
life
is
a
testament
to
the
Father's
love
and
care
A
cheerful
giver,
you
sow
into
the
Kingdom
ground
In
every
corner
of
the
church,
your
kindness
is
always
found
[Chorus] Oh,
we
celebrate
you,
Iyabode
Balogun
Your
life
is
a
melody,
a
song
to
the
Holy
One (
Eseun
Baba!)
Beauty
of
heart,
a
vessel
for
the
King
of
Kings
May
the
grace
of
the
Lord
bring
you
joy
that
forever
sings
Happy
birthday
to
you,
Mama,
our
pride
and
our
joy
With
Kabiyesi
Olomide,
we
join
to
shout
and
deploy!
[Verse 2] Your
wisdom
is
brilliant,
like
the
morning
sun
in
the
sky
A
worshipper
of
God,
keeping
the
standard
very
high
You
lead
by
example,
in
the
way
that
you
serve
and
pray
Watching
you
grow
in
the
Lord,
it’
s
a
beautiful
display (
Imela!)
May
the
oil
on
your
head
never
run
dry,
Mother
dear
May
your
testimonies
multiply
as
we
enter
a
brand
new
year
[Chorus] Oh,
we
celebrate
you,
Iyabode
Balogun
Your
life
is
a
melody,
a
song
to
the
Holy
One (
Ekwueme!)
Beauty
of
heart,
a
vessel
for
the
King
of
Kings
May
the
grace
of
the
Lord
bring
you
joy
that
forever
sings
Happy
birthday
to
you,
Mama,
our
pride
and
our
joy
With
Kabiyesi
Olomide,
we
join
to
shout
and
deploy!
[Bridge] Long
life
and
prosperity,
that
is
your
portion
today
God
will
hold
your
hands
and
guide
you
in
every
way (
Holy
Ghost
fire!)
Continue
the
work,
Mama,
the
harvest
is
surely
yours
Jesus
Christ
is
your
strength,
He
opens
the
heavenly
doors (
Glory!)
[Verse 3] Kabiyesi
Olomide
is
here
to
give
you
a
toast
To
the
woman
we
love
and
respect
the
absolute
most
From
the
church
altar
to
the
streets,
your
light
is
bright
Walking
in
victory,
moving
from
glory
into
light
God
bless
your
home,
bless
your
path,
and
bless
your
seed
You
are
a
champion
indeed,
fulfilling
every
godly
need
[Chorus] Oh,
we
celebrate
you,
Iyabode
Balogun
Your
life
is
a
melody,
a
song
to
the
Holy
One (
Amen!)
Beauty
of
heart,
a
vessel
for
the
King
of
Kings
May
the
grace
of
the
Lord
bring
you
joy
that
forever
sings
Happy
birthday
to
you,
Mama,
our
pride
and
our
joy
With
Kabiyesi
Olomide,
we
join
to
shout
and
deploy!
[Outro] Happy
birthday,
Iyabode
Cecilia
Balogun! (
Iya-Ijooh)
Keep
shining,
keep
serving,
keep
winning
Kabiyesi
Olomide
says
long
life
is
yours! (
Chineke!
Praise
the
Lord!)
Amen! (
Chineke!
Praise
the
Lord!)
Amen!