(Oya, listen!)
From the East to the Delta, we ready!
Talking drum talking, Oja flute calling
Are you ready to move? Let's go!
Early morning sun, I wake up, I grind
I put in the work, leave the stress far behind
From Lagos to Enugu, we chasing the gold
A story of hustle that must be told
I dey push the limit, I dey climb the height
When the work is done, I shine in the night
See the rhythm flowing, it's deep in my soul
We taking the lead, we taking control
Work hard, play hard, that is the way
After the labor, we celebrate the day
Bring out the drums, let the flute sound loud
We dance to the rhythm, we stand out in the crowd
Oya, join the party, let the sweat drop down
We the kings and queens, wear the African crown
Work hard, play hard, let the bass drum play
It's a celebration, hip-hip-hooray!
See the Delta style, the rhythm is tight
With the Eastern Oja, we dance through the night
No time for drama, no time for the hate
We living the life, we choosing our fate
Abeg, make you ginger, don't stand like a stone
This melody sweet, it reach to the bone
From the riverside flow to the mountain peak
This is the gbedu that the people seek
Work hard, play hard, that is the way
After the labor, we celebrate the day
Bring out the drums, let the flute sound loud
We dance to the rhythm, we stand out in the crowd
Oya, join the party, let the sweat drop down
We the kings and queens, wear the African crown
Work hard, play hard, let the bass drum play
It's a celebration, hip-hip-hooray!
(Odogwu rhythm!)
Feel the vibration, let it take you high
Under the heat of the Naija sky
No dulling, no stopping, we rise like the sun
The party is starting, the joy has begun
Omo, check the groove, it's heavy and true
Traditional magic coming right through to you
From the village to city, we keeping it real
Giving you that authentic African feel
If you tired of working, come shake off the pain
Let the music wash over you like the rain
We build up the wealth, we maintain the vibe
A toast to the hustle, a toast to the tribe!
Work hard, play hard, that is the way
After the labor, we celebrate the day
Bring out the drums, let the flute sound loud
We dance to the rhythm, we stand out in the crowd
Oya, join the party, let the sweat drop down
We the kings and queens, wear the African crown
Work hard, play hard, let the bass drum play
It's a celebration, hip-hip-hooray!
Yeah, work hard, play hard!
Oja sound, talking drum beat!
No dulling! (E choke!)
We celebrate, we rise!
Yeah, Nigeria to the world!