Chale! Welcome home, my brother!
Eii, look at you, standing tall today.
You went away a boy, now you return a man,
Following the path that was laid by the clan.
The journey was tough, the mountain was steep,
But you held your ground while the world was asleep.
From the bush to the light, you kept your head high,
Under the heat of the hot Ghanaian sky.
We heard of the lessons, the stories you learned,
The respect in your eyes is what you have earned.
Welcome home, my boy, you’ve done so well,
With a story of courage that we’re gonna tell.
You stood in the fire and came out refined,
Leaving the worries of the past behind.
Chale, you’re a man now, stand in the sun,
The battle is over, the victory’s won.
Oyiwa, let the drums begin to play,
We celebrate you on this glorious day.
Your father is proud, your mother is glad,
Seeing the strength that you’ve always had.
The elders are nodding, they see the new grace,
A look of deep wisdom written on your face.
You learned how to serve, you learned how to lead,
Planting the future like a powerful seed.
No more the child who was playing in street,
Now you walk with the steady, rhythmic beat.
Welcome home, my boy, you’ve done so well,
With a story of courage that we’re gonna tell.
You stood in the fire and came out refined,
Leaving the worries of the past behind.
Chale, you’re a man now, stand in the sun,
The battle is over, the victory’s won.
Oyiwa, let the drums begin to play,
We celebrate you on this glorious day.
It’s not about the pain that you had to endure,
It’s about the spirit, strong and so pure.
Wonim? You’re the future, the pride of the land,
With the future of us all held in your hand.
Keep moving forward, don't look to the side,
With your head held up, and your heart open wide.
So walk through the gate with your chin in the air,
We’ve got the jollof and the music to share.
Chop life, my brother, you’ve earned every bit,
Let the rhythm of Highlife make you a hit.
The journey of manhood is just beginning now,
With honor and grit, yeah, you took a bow.
We’re happy you’re back, healthy and sound,
The greatest of men that we’ve finally found.
Welcome home, my boy, you’ve done so well,
With a story of courage that we’re gonna tell.
You stood in the fire and came out refined,
Leaving the worries of the past behind.
Chale, you’re a man now, stand in the sun,
The battle is over, the victory’s won.
Oyiwa, let the drums begin to play,
We celebrate you on this glorious day.
Yeah, you’re a man now, look at you.
Welcome home, akwaaba to the family.
Chale, we celebrate you today.
Oyiwa, chop life, my boy!
Yeah, you’re the man now.