[female vocals] Chale,
gather
round,
let
the
music
play
It’
s
a
golden
day
for
our
dear
Mariama
Sesay
Eii!
Oyiwa!
Sun
is
rising
high
over
the
Accra
streets
Everything
is
dancing,
moving
to
the
rhythmic
beats
From
Isha,
your
big
sister,
sending
love
so
deep
We
cherish
you,
Mariama,
promises
we
keep
Nenneh,
our
mother,
she
is
praying
for
your
soul
May
this
new
age
make
your
spirit
feel
whole
Yoo!
Chop
life
today,
it’
s
your
special
year
We
wipe
away
the
sadness,
we
only
hold
you
near
Happy
birthday
to
you,
Mariama
Sesay
Shine
your
light,
girl,
in
your
own
special
way
We
love
you
more
than
words,
more
than
gold
in
the
sun
The
celebration
of
your
life
has
only
just
begun
Happy
birthday,
Mariama
Sesay,
our
sister
so
true
We
are
all
gathered
here
just
to
celebrate
you
Sara
is
calling,
sending
blessings
from
afar
To
the
brightest
light,
to
our
shining
morning
star
Uncle
Issa
is
smiling,
looking
down
from
above
Sending
you
a
lifetime
of
happiness
and
love
Your
father
in
heaven,
he
is
proud
of
who
you
are
You’
ve
traveled
through
the
struggles
and
you’
ve
traveled
very
far
Wonim?
You
are
strong,
you
are
kind,
you
are
grace
There
is
no
one
else
who
could
take
your
special
place
Happy
birthday
to
you,
Mariama
Sesay
Shine
your
light,
girl,
in
your
own
special
way
We
love
you
more
than
words,
more
than
gold
in
the
sun
The
celebration
of
your
life
has
only
just
begun
Happy
birthday,
Mariama
Sesay,
our
sister
so
true
We
are
all
gathered
here
just
to
celebrate
you
May
your
new
age
bring
a
change
that
is
new
Opening
the
doors
for
the
blessings
coming
through
Success
in
your
hands,
joy
in
your
heart
This
is
only
the
beginning,
a
brand
new
start
Ah
ah!
Keep
pushing,
keep
shining,
keep
sweet
Life
is
a
rhythm,
dance
to
the
beat
From
Nenneh
to
the
sisters,
we
are
standing
as
one
Family
is
forever,
like
the
moon
and
the
sun
Mariama,
you’
re
the
jewel
in
our
family
crown
With
a
smile
so
bright
that
it
covers
the
whole
town
Enjoy
your
day,
let
the
good
palm
wine
flow
Because
you
are
the
best
that
we
could
ever
know
Happy
birthday
to
you,
Mariama
Sesay
Shine
your
light,
girl,
in
your
own
special
way
We
love
you
more
than
words,
more
than
gold
in
the
sun
The
celebration
of
your
life
has
only
just
begun
Happy
birthday,
Mariama
Sesay,
our
sister
so
true
We
are
all
gathered
here
just
to
celebrate
you
Happy
birthday,
Mariama
Sesay!
We
love
you
so
much,
don't
you
ever
forget
Chale,
enjoy
your
day
Oyiwa,
let
the
celebration
carry
on!
Yes,
Mariama
Sesay,
long
life
to
you!