Ofo Ndi Igbo
A song made by Udehani Chinedu
Ofo Ndi Igbo
A song made by Udehani Chinedu
Greetings
I greet ndi Nze na Ozo,nke onye chiri ya zelu,i greet you with sound of drum kpa kpa kpa, kpa ,dum, dum dum,taa taa taa,i greet elders of our land with sound of ikoroo, koto koto ,kom,kom,kom.
We are ndigbo,the great people,we are ancient people,full of pride and strength,we are descendants of the wise warriors of the old.
I greet women of our land,ndi nne mama,iso kwa!let the sound of ichaka greet them,chaka chaka, chaka, chaka!
I greet the youths of our land,ndi youth kwe nu! IYA! Ndi youth kwe nu! Iya! Iya!kwe zuo nu! Iya ! Iya!
We are ndigbo,the great people,we are ancient people,full of pride and strength,we are descendants of the wise warriors of the old.
May gods bless us bountifully and also bless our lands with plentful harvest,may our springs give us sound health and peace of mind-Isee,isee! Isee!
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
Our people say,the elder dont seat and watch the goat gives birth while tethered.The elders dont seat and fold their hands while things go wrong.It's unheard of in Igboland.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
Onye gburu nwanne ya aburo dike,he that kills his brother is no warrior,but a coward.While brothers fight to death,strangers inherit there lands and farmsteads.You dont fight your brother nor shed the blood of your brother,it's gravely forbidden.
If you should kill your warrior because of internal conflicts,who will defend you when external war comes to your doorstep.All internal issues are handled wisely and discreetly to avoid long term regret.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
The dirty hands feed the mouth,while the idle hands starve or steal.If caught stealing he's giving severe beating of his life.That lives indelliable scares for more like him to see and singe.Hard work pays off and laziness kills.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
The anger of a brother doesnt severe the bones,if it rises so high at sun rise,it dies down at sun set.It doesnt last for a long time,it's momentary and ephemeral.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
He that hears the cry of his brother should not walk away.we dont leave one of our own behind, even in death.We take the corpse home and give him a befitting funeral.
We believe in unity of brotherhood,in brotherhood we can achieve more and stand strong in thin and thick times-egwebuike-unity is our strength.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
We detest trouble and there makers,we are peace loving people,that's the reason every notorious stubborn goat goes to eke market for sale.We hate trouble making.Peace is peaceful and priceless to us Igbo people.
We are thankful people,full of gratefullness and gracefullness,we appreciate good people and cheer up community developers and defenders with chieftaincy titles.The Ekwe sound salutes the good people every now and then.
We are ndigbo,the great people,we are ancient people,full of pride and strength,we are descendants of the wise warriors of the old.
Let the sound of the drum roll,doom!doom!kpa!kpa!kpa!tam!tam!tam!let the sound of ekwe,the beat of ikoro and ichaka roll and mix,making vibes and verves.
Anywhere,any destination of the man who flies get to,the one who walks,who treks,who strolls will certainly get there.slow and stead wins the race not the hasty that hits the boat against rocks.
We are ndigbo,the great people,we are ancient people,full of pride and strength,we are descendants of the wise warriors of the old.
