[male vocals] Chale!
It
is
a
beautiful
day
Everything
for
Mama
Gladys
today
Eii!
Let
the
music
play!
The
sun
is
shining
brighter
in
the
sky
We
gather
round
with
joy,
we
hold
our
heads
up
high
From
every
corner
of
the
town
we
come
to
say
That
Mama
Gladys
Chikwanda
is
the
star
today
Your
wisdom
is
a
light
that
guides
us
through
the
night
Your
laughter
makes
the
darkest
shadows
take
to
flight
Chop
life,
Mama,
today
the
world
is
yours
alone
Sitting
like
a
queen
upon
a
golden
throne
Oh,
Gladys
Chikwanda,
today
we
celebrate
your
name
With
every
drum
and
rhythm,
we
fan
the
birthday
flame
Oyiwa!
You
are
the
blessing
that
we
hold
so
dear
We
celebrate
your
life
and
toast
another
happy
year
Gladys
Chikwanda,
let
the
music
move
your
feet
With
rhythm
from
the
heart
that
makes
the
day
so
sweet
Wonim?
You
are
the
finest
soul
we
know
Let
the
love
of
family
continue
to
grow
We
bring
you
flowers
and
the
melody
so
fine
Like
the
aging
sweetness
of
the
palm
wine
From
Accra
to
the
world,
your
story
is
a
song
It’
s
where
the
rhythm
beats
and
where
we
all
belong
Your
kindness
is
a
garden
that
will
always
bloom
Chasing
away
the
sorrow
and
the
gloom
So
dance,
Mama,
let
the
horns
begin
to
sway
It
is
the
glorious
Gladys
Chikwanda
day
Oh,
Gladys
Chikwanda,
today
we
celebrate
your
name
With
every
drum
and
rhythm,
we
fan
the
birthday
flame
Oyiwa!
You
are
the
blessing
that
we
hold
so
dear
We
celebrate
your
life
and
toast
another
happy
year
Gladys
Chikwanda,
let
the
music
move
your
feet
With
rhythm
from
the
heart
that
makes
the
day
so
sweet
Wonim?
You
are
the
finest
soul
we
know
Let
the
love
of
family
continue
to
grow
Ah
ah!
Look
at
the
way
you
shine
Like
a
treasure
hidden,
standing
in
the
line
We
thank
the
heavens
for
the
gift
of
you
Everything
you
touch
turns
to
something
true
Happy
birthday,
our
beautiful
queen!
Your
grace
is
measured
in
the
hearts
that
you
have
touched
We
thank
you,
Mama,
for
loving
us
so
much
Today
the
table
is
set,
the
music’
s
playing
loud
We
sing
your
praises,
we
are
feeling
proud
So
lift
your
glass
up
high
beneath
the
golden
sun
The
celebration
has
only
just
begun
Gladys
Chikwanda,
forever
may
you
thrive
In
this
beautiful
world
where
we
all
chop
life
Oh,
Gladys
Chikwanda,
today
we
celebrate
your
name
With
every
drum
and
rhythm,
we
fan
the
birthday
flame
Oyiwa!
You
are
the
blessing
that
we
hold
so
dear
We
celebrate
your
life
and
toast
another
happy
year
Gladys
Chikwanda,
let
the
music
move
your
feet
With
rhythm
from
the
heart
that
makes
the
day
so
sweet
Wonim?
You
are
the
finest
soul
we
know
Let
the
love
of
family
continue
to
grow
Gladys
Chikwanda,
happy
birthday,
yeah!
Chale,
keep
on
shining,
keep
on
winning
We
love
you,
Mama
Oyiwa!
Happy
birthday
to
you!