[female
vocals] (
Gentle
acoustic
guitar
strumming
with
a
soft
steady
beat) (
Smooth
percussion
kicks
in)
We
gather
here
today
with
hearts
so
light
To
celebrate
a
union,
shining
bright
With
grace
and
love,
the
family
comes
together
A
beautiful
day,
a
memory
forever
Nana
Kadija,
the
heart
of
this
home
Welcomes
the
guests,
wherever
they
roam
Hajia
Aisha,
with
a
smile
so
kind
Leaving
the
stress
of
the
world
behind
Hadjara,
Amina,
and
Hajia
Sakina
too
They’
ve
worked
so
hard
to
make
this
day
true
With
Baban
Amarrya,
Alhaji
Shaibu
stands
tall
Ready
to
welcome
and
honor
us
all
It’
s
a
day
of
joy
for
Fatima
and
Abdul
Their
love
is
a
river,
steady
and
full
September
twenty-seventh,
the
date
is
set
A
day
of
sweetness
we’
ll
never
forget
Kasoa
is
calling,
come
join
in
the
cheer
For
this
happy
couple
we
hold
so
dear
We
see
Buba
and
Ali,
ready
to
lead
Helping
the
day
with
the
love
that
we
need
Nana
Kadija
brings
the
blessing
so
sweet
For
a
love
story
that
is
finally
complete
Fatima,
the
bride,
glowing
with
grace
Abdul,
the
groom,
a
smile
on
his
face
The
rhythm
is
steady,
the
mood
is
just
right
As
we
dance
through
the
day
and
into
the
night
It’
s
a
day
of
joy
for
Fatima
and
Abdul
Their
love
is
a
river,
steady
and
full
September
twenty-seventh,
the
date
is
set
A
day
of
sweetness
we’
ll
never
forget
Kasoa
is
calling,
come
join
in
the
cheer
For
this
happy
couple
we
hold
so
dear
From
the
mothers
so
proud
to
the
brothers
so
true
We’
re
weaving
a
tapestry,
shiny
and
new
No
rush
in
the
rhythm,
no
haste
in
the
sound
Just
love
in
the
air,
wherever
it's
found
Every
guest
is
invited,
the
table
is
spread
With
memories
made
and
blessings
unsaid
So
let
the
music
play,
let
the
spirit
arise
Reflected
in
the
light
of
the
couple’
s
eyes
From
Kasoa
to
the
world,
the
message
is
clear
That
love
is
the
anchor
we
honor
right
here
Hajia
Aisha
and
the
family
remain
Celebrating
the
sunshine,
avoiding
the
rain
With
the
elders
leading,
the
youth
standing
near
This
is
a
season
for
all
to
revere
It’
s
a
day
of
joy
for
Fatima
and
Abdul
Their
love
is
a
river,
steady
and
full
September
twenty-seventh,
the
date
is
set
A
day
of
sweetness
we’
ll
never
forget
Kasoa
is
calling,
come
join
in
the
cheer
For
this
happy
couple
we
hold
so
dear
September
twenty-seventh,
remember
the
name
Fatima
and
Abdul,
a
love
without
blame
Thank
you
for
coming,
thank
you
for
grace
In
this
beautiful,
warm,
and
welcoming
place (
Fade
out
with
steady
percussion
and
guitar
chords)
Yes,
we
celebrate
you
today
Always
and
forever,
love
finds
a
way