Nigeria, We Hail Thee

Nigeria, We Hail Thee
The coat of arms of Nigeria
National anthem of  Nigeria
LyricsLillian Jean Williams, 1959
MusicFrances Benda, 1959
Adopted1 October 1960 (1960-10-01)
Readopted29 May 2024 (2024-05-29)
Relinquished1 October 1978 (1978-10-01)
Preceded byArise, O Compatriots
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Nigeria, We Hail Thee is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, the anthem was said to be frowned upon by the military regime until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978. "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024.

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