Chale! Ei! Today we celebrate greatness!
Kadie Sesay, the queen is in the building!
From the morning light she is shining bright
Everybody dancing, everything is feeling right
Kadie Sesay, you carry so much grace
See the beautiful smile upon your lovely face
We came to party, we came to lift you high
Underneath the beautiful Sierra Leonean sky
Chale, move your feet, let the rhythm flow
This is the party that everybody wants to know
Oh, Kadie Sesay, the woman of the hour
You carry all the beauty and you carry all the power
Kadie Sesay, we love the way you move
Everybody dance to the Highlife groove
Oyiwa! Kadie Sesay, we celebrate you today
In every single step and every single way
Your wisdom is a treasure, your love is pure gold
A story of a queen that will forever be told
Wonim? You are the heart of the family home
No matter where we go, no matter where we roam
We pour the drink, we keep the music loud
Kadie Sesay, stand tall, make us all proud
Chop life, mama, because you deserve the best
Put all your worries and your troubles to the rest
Oh, Kadie Sesay, the woman of the hour
You carry all the beauty and you carry all the power
Kadie Sesay, we love the way you move
Everybody dance to the Highlife groove
Oyiwa! Kadie Sesay, we celebrate you today
In every single step and every single way
Ah ah! The trumpets sound, the guitars ring
Listen to the song that the people want to sing
For Kadie Sesay, let the horns blow out
That is what the party is all about
Raise your glasses high, let the spirit rise
See the joy reflecting in her beautiful eyes
Kadie Sesay, you set the standard high
Like an eagle soaring, reaching for the sky
Keep on dancing, keep on shining bright
We keep the party going all through the night
Oh, Kadie Sesay, the woman of the hour
You carry all the beauty and you carry all the power
Kadie Sesay, we love the way you move
Everybody dance to the Highlife groove
Oyiwa! Kadie Sesay, we celebrate you today
In every single step and every single way
Kadie Sesay, we love you so!
Chale, keep on shining, don't let it go
Yoo! It is your day, mama!
Kadie Sesay, you are the queen forever!