‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ – Viral video shows primary school students singing new anthem

A primary school in Lagos singing the new national anthem A primary school in Lagos singing the new national anthem. ..Read Full Article

Pupils of a primary school in Lagos were seen complying with the new law signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was Nigeria’s national anthem from its independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was replaced by “Arise, O Compatriots.”

However, on May 29, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed a bill reinstating “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as the national anthem.

Following this change, many Nigerians expressed disappointment with lawmakers, arguing that more pressing issues need attention.

Despite this, a local primary school in Lagos embraced the new development.

In a viral video, the pupils enthusiastically sang the reinstated anthem on the assembly ground.

Below are some of the reactions to the video

Chichi_blogs wrote; “That student is vibing to the sound”

Pleasantchinwe wrote: “Think Arise o compatriot is one of the best national anthem ever”

Qstacks101; “That Little Boy With Mixed Reaction “Kini Gbo Gbo Eleyi Bayi”

Officialescudorojo: “Some students go think say na praise and worship”

Ucakes__: “If I learn am make I know wetin cause am”

Freezz69: “They way the children are confused is the state of the nation”.

Watch video below.