(Oya, turn up the speakers!)
(E don tey we wait for this day, omo!)
Segun Elvis Balogun, the birthday boy!
Igarra stand up, Akokoedo to the world!
Early morning, the sun dey shine so bright
Today na special day, we dey celebrate with light
From Etuno town, the news don travel far
Segun Elvis is growing, shining like a star
Daddy Lagos and the family, we dey join the train
From Port Harcourt city, we dey bring the rain
No dulling today, we dey party till the dawn
Another year of greatness, a new life is born
Happy birthday, Boss Segun Elvis!
Celebrate your day, let the rhythm kiss
Daddy Benin, Mummy Warri, all join the flow
Daddy Abuja, let the blessings overflow
We love you from the heart, yeah, deep inside
May you live long, with nothing to hide
Omo, you go celebrate many years more
Let the gbedu scatter the dancefloor!
Look at the beauty of a brand new age
Turning the book to a brand new page
Every child from Warri, Igarra, every soul from town
We gather here today, no one fit pull you down
Keep the ginger high, let the shekere sound
Blessings fall on you, like the rain on the ground
See gobe, this celebration too sweet oh
Segun Elvis, stand up, move your feet oh!
Happy birthday, Segun Elvis!
Celebrate your day, let the rhythm kiss
Daddy Benin, Mummy Warri, all join the flow
Daddy Abuja, let the blessings overflow
We love you from the heart, yeah, deep inside
May you live long, with nothing to hide
Omo, you go celebrate many years more
Let the gbedu scatter the dancefloor!
Long life and prosperity, that be the prayer
God grant your wishes, answer every layer
Akokoedo represent, from the roots to the top
This kind of party, we never want it to stop!
(Shey you dey whine me? Birthday king!)
Happy birthday, our dear Segun!
The celebration has just begun
Blessings everywhere, no wahala today
Enjoy your day, in a special way
(E choke!)
(More life, more blessings!)
(Igarra!)