(Talking drum solo)
Oya, listen to the heartbeat of the land
Ebiraland, our heritage, our home
(Oya, no dulling, make we talk true)
Ancient drums are vibrating in your hands
Oga, be careful how you beat them, understand?
We have seen the seasons come and go
But the growth of this land is all we know
Yahahya Bello, Natasha Akpoti, hear the call
When brothers fight,
When sisters fight
the pride is sure to fall
Ambition is a fire, keep it controlled
Don't let our future story turn to cold
Ebiraland first, before your ambition
Peace is the mission, that is our position
Okokoro ohiku aka'a wunini ono
Ohiku cautions us all
Let the love reside where the people go
Ebiraland first, let the unity reign
We are tired of the sorrow and the pain
See the streets, our people waiting for the light
Not for the gladiator choosing for the fight
It is time for the builders to hold the floor
We don't want the hunger or the war no more
(Ah-ah, see gobe!)
Politicians, play the game with wisdom true
Whatever you decide, the land is watching you
One heart, one sound, under the same sun
Before the day is over, let the healing be done
Ebiraland first, before your ambition
Peace is the mission, that is our position
Okokoro ohiku aka'a wunini ono
Ohiku cautions us all
Let the love reside where the people go
Ebiraland first, let the unity reign
We are tired of the sorrow and the pain
Put the swords down, lift the branches high
Let the peace anthem reach the open sky
(Ohiku, no wahala)
Ebira people, we are stronger as one
The race for the progress has only just begun
Choose the peace, choose the bridge, choose the way
That brings the sunshine to a brighter day
Your name will be written in the hall of fame
If you put the land above your personal game
(No dulling, yeah!)
Ebiraland first, before your ambition
Peace is the mission, that is our position
Okokoro ohiku aka'a wunini ono
Ohiku cautions us all
Let the love reside where the people go
Ebiraland first, let the unity reign
We are tired of the sorrow and the pain
Okokoro ohiku... for the land
Peace, progress, unity
(Shey you dey hear me?)
Ebiraland first, for life
Asi'irohye meh kwu'ogo,
Let's apply wisdom
Asi'irohye meh kwu'ogo,
Wisdom is the key
Oohomorihii Osere abayi
Okokoro ohiku... for the land
Peace, progress, unity
(Shey you dey hear me?)
(Talking drum fades out)