[female vocals] Oh,
we
gather
to
celebrate
the
path,
The
history
written
in
the
heart
of
Ilobu,
Eight
years
of
strength,
eight
years
of
grace,
For
a
leader
whose
name
is
etched
in
time.
It
was
the
third
day
of
the
eighth
month,
in
twenty-eighteen,
A
monumental
day
when
history
was
seen,
Oba
Ashiru
Olatoye
Olaniyan,
the
second
in
line,
Bestowed
the
Balogun
title,
an
honor
so
fine,
On
Baba
Mudashiru
Olatunji
Ogunmodede,
our
pride,
With
the
wisdom
of
ages
and
nothing
to
hide.
From
the
noble
Olubuse
lineage
of
Ile-Ife
he
came,
Carrying
the
weight
of
a
legendary
name.
Oh,
Balogun
Mudashiru,
the
legacy
grows,
Eight
years
of
service,
like
a
river
that
flows,
We
give
thanks
for
the
work
that
you
have
done,
In
Ilobu,
beneath
the
bright
morning
sun,
Mudashiru
Ajagbe,
may
you
live
long
and
free,
Guided
by
Allah,
for
all
of
us
to
see.
Look
back
to
the
sixteenth
of
December,
two
thousand
and
thirteen,
When
he
first
took
the
mantle,
in
a
scene
so
serene,
As
Eketa
Balogun,
he
started
his
climb,
Serving
the
people,
one
day
at
a
time,
His
deeds
were
many,
they
ripple
through
the
land,
With
an
open
heart
and
a
helpful
hand.
From
Adeji
Ibijuwon,
the
roots
were
sown,
Through
Ikoyi-Ile,
where
his
character
was
grown.
Oh,
Balogun
Mudashiru,
the
legacy
grows,
Eight
years
of
service,
like
a
river
that
flows,
We
give
thanks
for
the
work
that
you
have
done,
In
Ilobu,
beneath
the
bright
morning
sun,
Mudashiru
Ajagbe,
may
you
live
long
and
free,
Guided
by
Allah,
for
all
of
us
to
see.
Olobu
Olanru
honored
his
name,
Giving
Adeji
Ibijuwon
a
rightful
claim,
To
the
Balogun
stool,
in
our
beautiful
home,
Across
Ilobu,
wherever
we
roam,
Your
journey
is
steady,
your
spirit
is
true,
Everything
we
say
is
to
celebrate
you.
Ogunmodede,
you
stand
like
a
rock
in
the
stream,
Living
the
vision,
chasing
the
dream,
Eight
years
of
leadership,
steady
and
tall,
You
answered
the
duty,
you
answered
the
call,
We
celebrate
you,
for
the
years
you
have
given,
By
your
example,
our
community
is
driven,
May
your
days
be
peaceful,
may
your
health
be
strong,
In
this
house
of
Ilobu,
where
you
belong.
Oh,
Balogun
Mudashiru,
the
legacy
grows,
Eight
years
of
service,
like
a
river
that
flows,
We
give
thanks
for
the
work
that
you
have
done,
In
Ilobu,
beneath
the
bright
morning
sun,
Mudashiru
Ajagbe,
may
you
live
long
and
free,
Guided
by
Allah,
for
all
of
us
to
see.
Eight
years
of
service,
eight
years
of
honor,
Baba
Oloye,
you
are
our
father,
We
thank
you,
we
bless
you,
Long
may
you
live,
Mudashiru
Ajagbe,
Peace
be
upon
you
always.