Nigeria We Hail Thee - Nigerian Anthem - October 01, 1960

All 3 Stanzas of Nigeria's anthem are recited on October 01, 1960 by the MRA Studio Orchestra under the direction of the Brazilian composer - Remo Usai.

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was Nigeria's anthem from 1960-1978. It was written by Lily J. Williams and the music was composed by Frances Berda. The anthem faced criticism from its onset. Eventually, it was changed to "Arise, O Compatriots."

Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribes and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour 'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.

O God of creation
Grant this our one request.
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.

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[NigeriainVideos]

For those who need clarification on why Nigerians are not present in this video, it captures the activities of celebrating Nigeria's independence in Mackinaw Island, Michigan, USA!
Nigerians were more than a thousand miles away, receiving their independence on Nigerian soil that fateful Saturday, October 1, 1960. 😃

[yasirkassim]

Like if you’re here after Nigeria returned to this anthem!

[janeiheme]

Gather here if you are happy you are done with secondary school and don't have to learn this.

[bobola]

"Help us to build a nation where no man is oppressed"

Unfortunately, not today.

[chiomaomowunmi]

On this beautiful day, my beloved mom was born ❤️😍

[fakeyeolusola]

This is the anthem I sang in my
school days. Now at over 70, I can still sing the 3 verses off-head!

[favour]

You never know when your content or video blows up. I never knew we had an old anthem
Na primary and secondary school students go learn this one. I Dey hustle for my daily bread

[alexanderebun-oluwa]

Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand 🇳🇬

[femiajibola]

Tears of joy. 😢😢😢
I remember the Groundnut pyramids.
The Cocoa.
The Rubber.
The Palm oil.
The old ECN
The old Currency ....
The glory of this latter house shall be greater and Nigeria will be great again.

[TrueCrimeTelecast]

We're back at it after 64 years of independence. 🇳🇬

[romeobenson]

Listening to every line brought tears rolling down my eyes I pray Nigeria be great again

[ohreuvc]

tHIS IS THE ANTHEM i HAD TO SING EVERY MORNING FROM 1975 AT THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF THE AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY IN zARIA
i AM A DUTCHMEN

[samuelelias]

Nigeria’s old National Anthem

Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribes and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.

O God of all creation
Grant this our one request.
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill proposing that Nigeria return back to reciting the old National Anthem.

[fredeokolo]

This is the national anthem I grew singing since 1970 and I am still attached to it today.

[mightyvoicetv]

I was in primary 3 in 1978 when it was changed to the aggressive meaningless one by the military junta under Obasanjo. I used to sing the first stanza to my children. I used to tell them about this Anthem which is melodious and spirit lifting like some chapters of the book of Psalms.

Now my prayer for reversal to this Anthem has come to reality in my life time.

[christopheretukimoh]

I always ask myself why we changed, this is the best and sounds victorious.🔥🔥🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[charlesiheanacho]

National Anthem is not our problem, our problem is good governance

[DaudaIshola-sl]

Welcome to NEW NIGERIA THE THAT ALLAH WILL SHOW MERCY AMIN❤❤❤❤

[christianaayanniyi]

The National Assembly just passed a bill reverting to this old anthem.

[Frdoskin]

I’ve never been sadder listening to an anthem