WCB! Yeah, we celebrate today
It’s a special vibe, birthday style
Twende! Emma, listen up
I know the road was never easy, girl
Growing up, you faced a heavy world
But look at you, standing tall and proud
Rising up above every single cloud
Baba Emma always prayed for this day
Mama Emma showed you how to find your way
You fought the storms, you conquered all the fear
And now the light is finally shining clear
Happy birthday Emma, celebrate your life
You made it through the struggle and the strife
You’re a queen, yeah you’re shining so bright
Everything is gonna be alright
Happy birthday Emma, yeah you’ve grown so strong
This is where your magic does belong
Poa sana, keep on reaching for the sun
Emma, your journey has only just begun
Don’t let the past weigh down your heavy heart
You’ve already played a truly golden part
From those days in the hood to where you stand
You’re the finest jewel throughout all the land
Bongo pride, yeah we lift you up today
Throwing all the bitterness away
Baba and Mama, they’re so proud of you
Everything you touch is turning into true
Happy birthday Emma, celebrate your life
You made it through the struggle and the strife
You’re a queen, yeah you’re shining so bright
Everything is gonna be alright
Happy birthday Emma, yeah you’ve grown so strong
This is where your magic does belong
Poa sana, keep on reaching for the sun
Emma, your journey has only just begun
So dance, Emma, dance in the light
Everything is gonna be alright
You’re the champion of your own design
It’s your moment, it’s your time to shine
(Tamu!)
Forget the tears, put a smile on your face
You’re running in your own beautiful race
Challenges were just lessons in disguise
Look at the fire burning in your eyes
Emma, you’re the star we love to see
Keep on climbing to your destiny
Mambo vipi? Life is looking good
Just like we knew that it surely would
Happy birthday Emma, celebrate your life
You made it through the struggle and the strife
You’re a queen, yeah you’re shining so bright
Everything is gonna be alright
Happy birthday Emma, yeah you’ve grown so strong
This is where your magic does belong
Poa sana, keep on reaching for the sun
Emma, your journey has only just begun
Yeah, Happy birthday Emma
Baba and Mama are smiling down on you
Keep moving, keep growing, Bongo style
Twende, Emma, yeah, you’re the one!
Ah ah!