(Soft piano chords, shekere rustle)
Cibacool... Elder Charles Bassey, we salute you
Abasi mboho... Papa, your family miss you
Chai, e don do
You be the giant tree wey give us shade
The legacy you leave behind, e no go ever fade
Your wife Philo, she dey hold the memory tight
Thinking of her crown, her shining light
All your children stand tall, we call your name with pride
We know your spirit dey guide us, on our side
Elder Charles Bassey, our hero, Cibacool!
You sleep in peace, but your love still dey rule
Emeka and Nkanu, they miss you every day
Chaka, Efa, and Vodina, we dey pray
We miss you, Papa, till we meet again
Your light go shine forever, through the joy and the pain
A good man's steps are ordered by the Lord
You fought the good fight, you deserve the reward
No more wahala, no more heavy load
Now you dey rest for God's golden road
Philo dey send love, we hold the family bond
Of your great wisdom, we are forever fond
Elder Charles Bassey, our hero, Cibacool!
You sleep in peace, but your love still dey rule
Emeka and Nkanu, they miss you every day
Chaka, Efa, and Vodina, we dey pray
We miss you, Papa, till we meet again
Your light go shine forever, through the joy and the pain
Rest well, Cibacool
Elder Charles Bassey...
Abasi odiong fi, Papa
Adieu, till we meet again