The Nigerian national anthem, in use for over 50 years, was replaced without consultation, sparking controversy. Political figures like Tinubu and Oby Ezekwesili express differing opinions on the change, with some supporting the old anthem. The new anthem, 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee,' written by a Briton, faces criticism after a contentious law is passed. Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, is seen learning the reintroduced anthem, while former Reps and Labour Party Senator Victor Umeh defend the change.
Labour Party Senator Victor Umeh Defends Adoption Of ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ As New National Anthem By Tinubu Government | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/bpmau0em1G https://t.co/lip7W2BeRc
Old national anthem best reflects Nigeria’s aspirations – A’Ibom gov https://t.co/a8Kyyyoar6
VIDEO: Pupils Singing Reintroduced Anthem At Assembly Credit: Facebook/ Sen Chijinkem Ugwua https://t.co/rpuBlqBxY4
VIDEO: Super Falcons captain, Ajibade learns reintroduced national anthem https://t.co/YHaIzDxYhh
VIDEO: Super Falcons Captain, Ajibade Learns Reintroduced National Anthem Captain of the women's national football team, Super Falcons, Rasheedat Ajibade, is setting an example by learning Nigeria's reintroduced national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." President Bola Tinubu… https://t.co/TZoSosOL3Y
VIDEO: Pupils recite reintroduced national anthem during morning assembly https://t.co/csjbhlCPXl
Nigeria's new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed https://t.co/xWnk9Z2QOM
An interesting piece on the Nigerian national anthem from an old newspaper. https://t.co/tEPbh7NT6Q
ICYMI: Re-introducing old national anthem long overdue, says Ozhekome https://t.co/h6syj8X0nq
Former Rep Hails Reversal To Old National Anthem https://t.co/RNrdlu37dS
Ezekwesili Vows Not To Sing Newly Adopted National Anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/gbxtvW4dgS https://t.co/a4FszODEF8
VIDEO: Old clip of MRA orchestra singing Nigerian national anthem in 1960 https://t.co/tdR9eyosYr
I won’t revert to old national anthem, Oby Ezekwesili fumes https://t.co/vNVzd4nmVs
'Hungry People Don't Sing', Tinubu Under Fire Over National Anthem Bill https://t.co/Sls5nLUfBv https://t.co/5sdZYcdI4v
Absolutely incredulous! “Native Land” . “Tribes”. In a 21st Century Nigeria, the country’s political class found a colonial National Anthem that has pejorative words like “Native Land” and “Tribes” to be admirable enough to foist on our Citizens without their consent. It is…
nigerians: we’re hungry, poor, & suffering. please help us, consider us. FG: this national anthem thoughhhh, it’s not hitting anymore.
Without any form of consultation or leaning into popular demand, that’s how a national anthem that stood for over 50 years was expunged. Nigerians, stop playing games with your leadership choices.