Viva Nigeria
Fela Kuti & Nigeria 70 Lyrics

This is brother Fela Ransome Kuti
Introducing himself as Fela Ransome Kuti

This is one time I would like to say a few things
Expressing a desire to address an issue

Men are born Kings are made
Some people are born to lead, while others have to work hard to become leaders

Treatys are signed Wars are fought
Some conflicts can be resolved through diplomatic agreements, while others require military action

Every country has its own problems
All countries face unique challenges

So has Nigeria so has Africa
Nigeria and Africa also have their own issues and struggles

Let us bind our wounds and live together in peace
Inviting people to come together and heal from the past to live peacefully

Nigeria, one nation indivisible
Nigeria is a united country that cannot be divided

Long live Nigeria Viva Africa
Wishing a prosperous future for Nigeria and the entire continent of Africa

The history of mankind
The story of human existence

Is full of obvious turning points and significant events
Human history has many important moments

Though tongue and tribe my differ We are all Nigerians
Even though people have different languages and cultural backgrounds, they are all part of Nigeria

We are all Africans War is not the answer
As Africans, it's important to remember that war is not a solution to problems

It has never been the answer
Throughout history, war has not resulted in long-lasting solutions

And it will never be the answer fighting amongst each other
Fighting amongst ourselves will never lead to progress or success

Let's live together in peace
Encouraging peaceful coexistence and unity

Let's eat together like we used to eat
Rekindling the spirit of togetherness and community

Let's plan together like we used to plan
Encouraging collaboration and teamwork towards progress

Sing together like we used to sing
Inviting people to celebrate together and share happiness

Dance together like we used to dance
Encouraging people to cherish their cultural heritage

United we stand, divided we fall
Emphasizing the importance of unity for success and progress

You know what I mean
Asking if the listener understands the importance of unity

I hope you do
Expressing a desire for the listener to share the same viewpoint

Brothers and Sisters in Africa
Referring to all people of African descent

Never should we learn to wage war against each other
War should never be a lesson learned amongst African people

Let Nigeria be a lesson to all
Using Nigeria's experiences as a cautionary tale for all African countries and their leaders

We have more to learn towards building then destroying
Emphasizing the importance of constructive, nation-building efforts over destructive actions

Our people can't afford any more sufferings
The people of Africa have already suffered enough and cannot bear any more pain

Let's join hands Africa
Inviting all Africans to join together in solidarity and unity

We have nothing to lose
Working together unites people and does not harm anyone

But a lot to gain
Unity and cooperation can bring great benefits

One nation indivisible Long live Nigeria Viva Africa
Wishing for a united, strong Nigeria and a prosperous Africa