New anthem, same old problems……

Greetings to my fellow Nigerians! (Or as we say in local parlance, ‘how far’? –  let’s face it, we’re all about the hustle and grind but we still need to check in on each other because being a citizen of this great country Nigeria, is a whole lot itself.

In a move that seemed to prioritize patriotism over pressing issues, our dear president, who has a thing for tasting microphones has decided to give the national anthem a makeover.This thoughtful action is because, clearly, the country’s numerous challenges which includes: poverty, insecurity, and a wonky power grid, were just a result of the wrong tune.

Perhaps he thought a catchy new beat would distract the masses, or maybe he just wanted to add a bit of sparkle to his legacy (Purrrrrrrr!!!).
Maybe the President is just really passionate about music and thought this would boost morale? Or maybe he just wanted to give the people something new to complain about.

After 46 years of belting out the same lyrics, they expect us to pick up the new one like we’re a choir of pitch-perfect angels? Seriously, this is like putting a fresh coat of paint on a house with a crumbling foundation. Sure, it might look nice, but the underlying problems are still there.

Let’s face it: learning a new song is not going to be easy, especially when it’s meant to be sung with a straight face and a hand over your heart. We’re just humble citizens, struggling to remember the lyrics to the old anthem, let alone adapt to a new one. Who knows, maybe we’ll all end up humming the old tune by accident.

The mental image of students gathering at the assembly ground and being informed that they must let go of the old national anthem to embrace a new one is quite peculiar.The adjustment, to say the least, would be quite odd and challenging for these young learners.

The rapid introduction of this new national anthem is obviously a case of misplaced priorities. Well, I think the national pledge should also be changed or better still the colour of the national flag. The colour of the flag should be changed to red ( I mean atarodo kind of red) because this government is clearly showing us pepper.

To the esteemed Super Eagles,

As you prepare for your next match, we implore you to prioritize the learning of our new national anthem because as we all know,nothing empowers a team like a fresh tune

So, forget the tactics, forget the training, just focus on the lyrics. Who knows, maybe a rousing rendition of our new anthem will be all it takes to strike fear into the hearts of your opponents, causing them to tremble in terror at the sheer force of your harmony.

Regardless, as the new national anthem reverberates across Nigeria, let’s remember that a catchy tune doesn’t fill an empty belly or pay the bills. The government has truly given a masterclass in misdirection, proving that you can distract a nation from its problems with the right melody and some well-placed symbolism. But hey, if this is the extent of the government’s creativity, we should all be grateful they didn’t decide to solve the country’s issues by changing the name of the country..( Republic of atarodo or shege)…

So, as the country hums its new anthem, let’s remember that change doesn’t come from a song, it comes from action.If the government won’t provide that, then it’s up to the citizens to demand it.

Till I write again, it’s bye for now……

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