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StandUP Naija Theme Song

tomi — Sat, 28 May 2011 11:00:44 +0000

This theme song is in support of NLI’s StandUP Naija project; a series of videos which highlight the needs of average Nigerians and their expectations of elected officials.

The song features Joyce Hanson (aka Miss Boss), winner of the Wordslam Competition – a lyrical contest for young Nigerians focused on NLI’s values.

The song also features recording artiste, BOUQUI and Da Grin producer, Sossick

StandUP Naija Artistes’ Profiles

tomi — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:26:13 +0000

BOUQUI

Born Bukola Folayan, BOUQUI is an inspirational rapper and artiste. An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, she is noted for her deep lyrical style and positive message. Her latest album is titled Redefinitions.

Sossick

Born Esosa Douglas Osemwengie, SoSick is a prolific producer and artist. He is best known for his work on the late Dagrin’s CEO album as well as Gino’s hit, ‘No be God’ and ‘Julie’ for Shank. SoSick produced the StandUP Naija theme song.

Miss Boss

Joyce Hanson, a student of Mass Communications at the University of Lagos, loves to rap. She is an upcoming artiste with the stage name, Miss Boss. She is the winner of the NLI Wordslam Competition.

StandUP Naija Lyrics

tomi — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:07:33 +0000

Intro:

Classic… Classic….. This is for my people oh oh oh oh (5x)

Chorus:

Sometimes we rise, sometimes we fall,

Sometimes we slide, sometimes we crawl

But through it all, we dey carry dey go ooooo (Stand up Naija)

Cos we are the best

Na we dey carry first

Cos we are the future – Yes we can!

Raise your fist if you believe it … (Stand up Naija) (2x)

First Verse:

We are the beacons of hope, we are the light to be shown

We are the future and it’s our time to be known

Sometimes we win some, a times we lose all

But through it all, we’re truly Naija

I beat my chest, that I am truly Naija

We don’t fall down, just to stay down

When we fall down, we get up and shout

Three basic things that limit a man

Three major things you must understand; Character, Worth, the Ground where you stand

The knowledge in your mind, the tool in your hand

Information differentiates the foolish from the wise

What you know is what you are, no more lies

That is why I go through life like a motion picture, the good, the bad, full description, high low, fast slow

Chorus

Second Verse:

Speaking on top of my voice, I want to be heard, it’s my tolerance yeah, so let it be clear

My country got enough blessings, so let it be shared

The government man has lost his own lane let it be clear

I respect the territorial integrity of my nation

I think we got to do everything in collaboration

I feel the way we tolerate things in harsh condition

I think we have to get back together by integration

We’ve got millions suffering from pain without being harmed

Capability to suffer in chains without being charmed

Gidi is my land, my color green white green

Speak firm, so here we stand

Let us live in peace and harmony, let us live together like holy matrimony

So everyone, everyone should be equal, so carry on, carry on and play legal

Omo gidi ni mi, I ain’t do nothing yet

I will be gone for a second but I will be back in a bit….. in a bit….

Miss Boss ……I am hittin it

Chorus till fade

Conversations on Values

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:31:43 +0000

EMEKA ANYAOKU, Former Commonwealth Secretary-General

MARYAM UWAIS, Lawyer and Human Rights Activist