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There was a mix of drama and laughter in the UK during the recent Nigeria vs Ghana Unity Cup match, as many Nigerians in attendance couldn't sing the newly reinstated national anthem. Instead, they defaulted to singing the only version they knew — the now-replaced anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.”

As soon as the instrumental for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” began to play, many Nigerians looked confused. Some burst into laughter, clearly unfamiliar with the lyrics. Rather than staying silent, the crowd collectively began singing “Arise, O Compatriots” to the tune of the new anthem.

One Nigerian man was heard shouting in Pidgin English: “Wahala! Who sabi sing am? Na the one wey we know we go sing!” — meaning, “Problem! Who knows how to sing it? We’ll just sing the one we know!”

The stadium echoed with laughter and amusement as the crowd embraced the old anthem, creating a light-hearted and humorous moment during the event.

For context, Nigeria officially reverted to its original national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” on May 29, 2024, after President Bola Tinubu signed it into law. This anthem was originally used from 1960 to 1978 before being

Watch the hilarious moment and share your thoughts in the comments below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-AHbMJhAXY?si=wh7U0KgRzJdNfK43

Summary:
During the Nigeria vs Ghana Unity Cup match in the UK, many Nigerians were unable to sing the newly reinstated national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." Confused by the unfamiliar lyrics, the crowd humorously sang the former anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," instead. The moment sparked laughter and light-hearted reactions in the stadium.

Tinubu's proud achievement is hereby a practical failure bro

They even tried.

How many of us back home go confidently boast of knowing the new national anthem let alone how to recite it.... personally I can't.

Na who no get problem dey one moribund anthem.

Worst nation ever

That's what tribalism and hate for a certain tribe has caused...

Thanks to Tinubu and those that ed him into power

Funny nought my mama prefer this new anthem to the old one. I think she's just like them Tinubu generation.

No issues here

Master Tinubu this is not how to president who wakes up one morning and changes the national anthem of a country with such speed!

When lunatics are appointed into power, the patients run the asylum

Wananonly:
Tinubu's proud achievement is hereby a practical failure bro

Hahahah baba be wan just use back door write e name in sand of time , e still flop

Wananonly:
Tinubu's proud achievement is hereby a practical failure bro

To me, there is no pride in what happened. It is another way round. I won't be proud of myself for not able to sing my country's national anthem. Where is my patriotism? Only to criticize, condemn and abuse the country? Is that not failure on our part if we cannot do simple things to the country unless we are force or benefit us?

God Bless President Bola Tinubu
The best President ever in the history of Nigeria

God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

that's Tinubu only achievement in d past 2yrs

The introduction of the new National Anthem was rushed.

It’s unfortunate that our politicians are over zealous when they believe they are taking the right decisions. Overzealousness under any circumstance is counterproductive.

The introduction of this anthem should have followed a pattern - allowing time to teach students and citizens using the NOA and radio/television juggles for a 1 year period before full implementation and adaptation.

Watch the Nigerian Police management videos and you will see that even the police and armed forces cannot sing the anthem - a national prayer.

Staffers at the presidency can’t do better.

Quite shameful!

Many Nigerians felt the change was imposed upon them without proper consultation or public debate

They should not kill themselves over the new one, it is meant for the younger generations to memorise and it to their children and children's children. And before you know it, the old one fizzles away into thin air

So such an important ge.was played outside Africa

An anthem I deliberately refuses to learn

Lol

Just one of the numerous confusions tinubu has caused since he stole the mandate

Nigeria has truly 😭😭

A Worthless Anthem

Some of us didn't bother to learn it.

Rebuker:
There was a mix of drama and laughter in the UK during the recent Nigeria vs Ghana Unity Cup match, as many Nigerians in attendance couldn't sing the newly reinstated national anthem. Instead, they defaulted to singing the only version they knew — the now-replaced anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.”

As soon as the instrumental for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” began to play, many Nigerians looked confused. Some burst into laughter, clearly unfamiliar with the lyrics. Rather than staying silent, the crowd collectively began singing “Arise, O Compatriots” to the tune of the new anthem.

One Nigerian man was heard shouting in Pidgin English: “Wahala! Who sabi sing am? Na the one wey we know we go sing!” — meaning, “Problem! Who knows how to sing it? We’ll just sing the one we know!”

The stadium echoed with laughter and amusement as the crowd embraced the old anthem, creating a light-hearted and humorous moment during the event.

For context, Nigeria officially reverted to its original national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” on May 29, 2024, after President Bola Tinubu signed it into law. This anthem was originally used from 1960 to 1978 before being

Watch the hilarious moment and share your thoughts in the comments below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-AHbMJhAXY?si=wh7U0KgRzJdNfK43

1. This isn't a new anthem rather an old anthem.
2. This was counted as one of Mr Tinubu's achieve.

Put women in power una no gree. Next year his medical trips to would be counted as another milestone.

Bunch of f99lish men in power.

Even the one they sabby they no sing am finish. This just a bunch of confusion. What was the need for the change of national anthem? No need whatsoever

Procashtips:
An anthem I deliberately refuses to learn

Same here.

Fvvvck The new Anthem
Fvvk Tinupoooooo

Mrchippychappy:
When lunatics are appointed into power, the patients run the asylum

Amazing quote

How fast they are to change the National Anthem but slow to make amends to the Electoral Act...

Bulaba and his doings