1st June, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigerian sonic artiste and songwriter, Olawale Ashimi Ọlọfọrọ popularly known as Brymo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
The controversial singer noted that the reintroduced anthem has better lyrics in content and context.
On his Instagram account, Brymo wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is officially my G.O.A.T. of all-time Nigerian president.
“Read the lyrics of the new national anthem; first stanza is all you need; it asserts Nigeria for ‘motherland’ and now Africa can be fatherland and be the symbol of polygamy and we can all focus on one family unit each finally.
“And my favourite part: ‘In brotherhood, we stand.’ We are all now members of the greatest cult on earth. Nigeria is now the only brotherhood every boy and ambitious girl must belong to in this country! I am very happy!”
President Bola Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
Celebrities such as Kate Henshaw, comedian Igosave and singer Joeboy have berated the Federal Government for prioritising changing the national anthem over tackling the numerous challenges facing the country.