Back Nigeria We Hail Thee German Nigeria, We Hail Thee Finnish Nigeria, We Hail Thee French Najeriya, Muna Godiya Hausa Nigeria we hail thee Italian ナイジェリア、我ら汝を讃えん Japanese Zi̱ Dyep Ang, Naijeriya KCG 나이지리아, 우리가 네게 만세를 외친다! Korean Naijeria, Wi Hail Dee PCM ไนจีเรียวีเฮลที Thai
National anthem of  Nigeria | |
| Lyrics | Lillian Jean Williams[1], 1959 |
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| Music | Frances Benda, 1959 |
| Adopted | 1 October 1960 |
| Readopted | 29 May 2024 |
| Relinquished | 1 October 1978 |
| Preceded by | Arise, O Compatriots |
| Audio sample | |
Nigeria, We Hail Thee | |
"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978.[2] "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024, replacing "Arise, O Compatriots".[3]
- ^ "Standardised lyrics of reintroduced National Anthem released".
- ^ "Nigeria's National Anthem Composer, Pa Ben Odiase, Dies". Gazelle News. 2013-06-12. Archived from the original on 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- ^ Akpan, Samuel (29 May 2024). "Tinubu signs bill returning old national anthem into law". The Cable. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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