The host asked, “Have you learnt the new national anthem ... The newly re-adopted anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances ...

Firstly, the original anthem had strong ties to Nigeria’s colonial past. It was written ... national pride and a push towards embracing indigenous culture. The leadership felt that a new anthem ...

In a move that has sparked widespread debate and frustration, Nigeria’s decision to revert to its old national anthem, ...