Igba Temi De (Remix)

Intro – _spoken_

_Daddy’s voice:_

“From my heart — Prince Daixie Bankyzeal Om'Oba Kétu, with Mummy Larrybanks, David Bankkie-Praise and Aremu Donald-Banks — to our daughter Genialé Jesukorede Emmanuella Omotola Ajoke, Korebanks. Happy 9th birthday, ọmọ mi. We love you.”

Chorus – _everybody sing_

Happy birthday Genialé, our precious girl

Jesukorede Emmanuella, you light up our world

Omotola Ajoke, Korebanks we celebrate

Every 28th of April is your day

9 years today, and God has been so good

Aremu Donald-Banks, David Bankkie-Praise

Mummy Larrybanks, we all say

Happy birthday, our shining star

You’ll grow, you’ll glow, you’ll go so far

Verse 1

Nine candles burning, nine blessings in view

Your name tells the story of all God will do

Genialé – you’re unique, truly one of a kind

Jesukorede – God’s goodness is always on your mind

Emmanuella – God is with you every single day

Omotola – joy and favor will never pass you by

Ajoke – we’re all gathered to celebrate you

Korebanks, our queen, we’re so proud of you

Verse 2

From your first little steps to your brightest smile

You’ve filled our home with laughter all the while

David Bankkie-Praise, your big brother and guide

Aremu Donald-Banks, your partner-in-crime by your side

Mummy Larrybanks prays, Daddy’s chest is proud

Heaven is watching you, angels cheer so loud

Ọlọ́run tó dá ọ, He will never leave you

He’ll keep you, teach you, help you make it through

Bridge –

May God grow with you and lead your way

May wisdom and knowledge increase every day

Where others may stumble, you will rise above

Success and peace will walk with you in love

No weapon, no fear, no harm will come near

Because Jesukorede, God’s love is always here

Final Chorus – _louder, with clap_

Happy birthday Genialé, our heart’s own song

Jesukorede Emmanuella, you where you belong

Omotola Ajoke, Korebanks o

Every 28th of April is your day

9 years today, more grace on display

Aremu, David, Larrybanks, we all agree

You’re loved, you’re blessed, just as you should be

So blow your candle, make a wish, dance and play

Happy birthday Korebanks, enjoy your day!

Chant Outro

Korebanks! _She’s nine!_

Jesukorede! _She’s fine!_

Emmanuella! _She’s divine!_

*April 28th!* _It’s her time!_

Happy birthday, one more time!

Outro– _spoken_

“Once again, happy 9th birthday to my princess, Genialé. From Prince Daixie Bankyzeal Om'Oba Kétu, Mummy Larrybanks, David Bankkie-Praise, and Aremu Donald-Banks. We love you beyond words, Korebanks. *Every 28th of April, we celebrate you*. Igba odun, odun kan ni o. We love you, ọmọ ọba.”