(Ayy! Ayy!)
Today na special day, make we celebrate
Alhaji Bakar Sheku Macasuba, big man you be!
From the rising of the sun, we give praise
Blessings fall down on your name today
August twenty-fourth, the date is set in stone
The finest prince that I have ever known
My last and only son, you be the star of light
Everything you touch, it turn to gold so bright
I thank the Lord for the day you came to stay
You make my heart feel glad in every way
Alhaji Bakar, you be the head, never the tail
Your legacy is one that will never fail
Oh Alhaji Bakar Sheku Macasuba
Happy birthday, my king, my only son, my jewel
We celebrate your life, we celebrate your soul
You make my world feel perfect, you make me feel whole
Ayy! Celebrate the man, Alhaji Bakar today
Ayy! Let the music play, wash your troubles away
Look at the way you stand, tall and so proud
Your presence always stands out inside the crowd
You be the last born, but you lead with such grace
I see the future shining all over your face
My only son, the pride of my life, it is true
Nothing in this world can ever compare to you
Keep climbing higher, let your light shine so clear
I love you more than words, year after year
Oh Alhaji Bakar Sheku Macasuba
Happy birthday, my king, my only son, my jewel
We celebrate your life, we celebrate your soul
You make my world feel perfect, you make me feel whole
Ayy! Celebrate the man, Alhaji Bakar today
Ayy! Let the music play, wash your troubles away
Long life and prosperity, that be my prayer
Success in everything, everywhere you go and share
Alhaji Bakar, the world is waiting for your show
Keep on pushing forward, let your greatness grow
So raise your glass up high, let the party begin
For the man of the hour, let the joy sink in
From the north to the south, let the people hear your name
Alhaji Bakar, you are destined for the fame
My heart is full of peace just to see you smile
Stay the way you are, you be the best by a mile
Oh Alhaji Bakar Sheku Macasuba
Happy birthday, my king, my only son, my jewel
We celebrate your life, we celebrate your soul
You make my world feel perfect, you make me feel whole
Ayy! Celebrate the man, Alhaji Bakar today
Ayy! Let the music play, wash your troubles away
Alhaji Bakar, we love you so
Keep shining, keep glowing, let your spirit show
Happy birthday, my son, my only one
(Ayy! Ayy! The celebration continues!)
Yeah, Alhaji Bakar!