A Well Great Man (Bartholomew)
A song made by Slim Gold 🪙
A Well Great Man (Bartholomew)
A song made by Slim Gold 🪙
(Oja flute plays softly, acoustic guitar chords)
Chukwu biko...
Papa, your legacy lives on.
Bartholomew Opoke Nwoñu... a well great man.
We miss you, eh.
From Mbeke Nwaji to your home at Ofia Ukpa,
You built a kingdom of love, oh Papa.
Our beautiful mother Virginia Nwoñu Opoke,
Nne Ora from Ishiajim Agbja, her heart is heavy today.
Your children are standing strong, just like you taught us.
Chinaza, our first born, small body no be sickness, oh!
And Mercy oma, our first daughter, the Black beauty.
We hold hands, crying for the man who gave us life.
Laa n'udo, Bartholomew, laa n'udo.
A well great man, you live in our hearts forever.
The ground of Ofia Ukpa will never forget your steps.
Chukwu dry our tears, Papa has gone to rest.
Oh, laa n'udo... my giant, my hero.
It is me, Friday, your second son, slim good Omo Ajay,
Singing this song with tears in my eyes today.
Beside me is Samuel Ejimukonye, MC assorted one,
And our last born, Amarachukwu, your baby sis.
We look to the heavens, we see your shining light.
No more pain, no more sorrow or earthly fight.
Nne Ora is watching her children, we will make you proud.
Your name is gold, we shout it loud.
Laa n'udo, Bartholomew, laa n'udo.
A well great man, you live in our hearts forever.
The ground of Ofia Ukpa will never forget your steps.
Chukwu dry our tears, Papa has gone to rest.
Oh, laa n'udo... my giant, my hero.
(Guitar fades out, oja flute weeps)
Sleep well, Bartholomew Opoke Nwoñu.
Mbeke Nwaji mourns, but heaven celebrates.
Chinaza, Mercy, Friday, Samuel, Amarachukwu...
Nne Ora loves you forever.
Adieu, Papa... till we meet again.
