National Anthem of Nigeria (1960-1978) - 'Nigeria We Hail Thee'

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" is the former national anthem of Nigeria, used from independence in 1960 until 1978. Nigeria's present anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," was adopted in 1978, replacing "Nigeria, We Hail Thee."

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was adopted as Nigeria's first national anthem on October 1, 1960. The anthem's lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Frances Berda composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee."

The second national anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" in 1978.

[eliginalschool]

Who is here 2024 after the news flash that will b going back to this

[newleaseyetty]

In 2024, I'm here to say that this was our best National Anthem full of prayers. I h ope we can revert to this sometime soon WITHOUT SENTIMENT of the person who composed it!!.

[mnlrdug]

I need to auto correct my brain back to the old one. It’s actually very nice

[okafornkechiakadu]

If you're in 2024 they have brought the old national anthem back, , 🎉😊

[adelowovincent]

Quite deep, help to hand our banner to our children without stain!

[blessing]

"This is my first time of hearing this our amazing national anthem God bless nigerian💚🤍💚##God bless our motherland## 🇳🇬✊🤝✌️🥰

[timothydestiny]

I love this national anthem. Thank God we are back

[siphyiphy]

Everything about the old Nigeria was awesome

[glowriaonthestars]

With The number of people here 3-4 years praising how wonderful this national anthem is one who think Nigerians would have lighted fireworks when it was brought back😂😂😂😂

[johnnyenemuwe]

After carefully listening to the lyrics of the old anthem, I think I support the bill to revert back to it from the current anthem.

[AnnaTeri-vwit]

Am here to learn too, after the news flash, I was present here 2024

[chidinmasylva]

wow I'm so proud to be a Nigerian ❤❤❤

[ademolaadedeji]

I never knew it's this nice and loaded. Much thanks to the leadership for going back to this. We it would inspire true unity, patriotism and deliberate progress-looking leadership for our politicians too. Nigeria and Nigerians, we hail thee!

[adex]

This is the best Nigerian national anthem

[adaokoye]

I prefere this it makes sense and is catchy

[adetayoracheal]

Every words were directed to God, asked him for HELP, DIRECTION and GUIDANCE.

[RealJethroLeo]

This one get groove. Grammys please consider

[Eyiba]

Why did we change this anthem. This is by far the best anthem we have.

[olabodeolarenwaju]

Na to dey dance amapiano to national anthem now

[adetayoracheal]

I sang it in those days, it was far far better, meaningful and prayerful