(Guitar melody, slow and soulful)
Nna, the sun rises, but the shadow is long
Today we celebrate, for you are the song
April 6th, the sky turned grey and cold
A story of loss that never quite grows old
But in the silence, you stepped into the light
A mother's love burning through the darkest night
For me, for my siblings, for yours as well
More stories of kindness than words can tell
Oh, Mrs. Awoyomi Omolara Rachael
You are the strength, the love, the special
When the world was shaking, you stood so tall
Catching us gently before we could fall
Happy birthday, our heart, our grace
There is no one who can take your place
When the shadows of sorrow tried to stay
You fought for the pension, you paved the way
Every property, every seed that was sown
You kept it for us, made sure it was known
It belongs to the children, the legacy stays
Guided by you through all of these days
Oh, Mrs. Awoyomi Omolara Rachael
You are the strength, the love, the special
When the world was shaking, you stood so tall
Catching us gently before we could fall
Happy birthday, our heart, our grace
There is no one who can take your place
Chai, the weight you carry, you never complain
Through all of the struggle, through all of the pain
You took up the mantle, you carried the load
You walked with us on this long, winding road
Omo, your sacrifice, it runs deep and wide
With you by our side, there is nowhere to hide
From the house to the future, you kept it all clear
We are grateful today, we hold you so dear
Oma licha, your heart is a crown
For you, we celebrate, we never look down
Oh, Mrs. Awoyomi Omolara Rachael
You are the strength, the love, the special
When the world was shaking, you stood so tall
Catching us gently before we could fall
Happy birthday, our heart, our grace
There is no one who can take your place
We love you, Awoyomi, our mother, our soul
For keeping us safe, for keeping us whole
Happy birthday, Rachael, our guiding light
(Guitar fade out)
Oya, rest now, you’ve done it all right