(Yeah, yeah)
Nine years in the game, you know?
It’s a celebration of love, of family, of those who held us down.
Maryann and Emmanuel, let’s take it back.
This one’s for the village that built this home.
Let’s go.
Nine years of the climb, nine years of the spark
Walking through the tunnel, yeah, we found the light in the dark
From the start of the journey, Lord, we give You the praise
Looking at the road, man, it’s been a beautiful maze
Bro Richard, you were the miracle, saved us from the shame
Court wedding dreams, you were the one who spoke the name
God’s instrument, yeah, you took the weight off our chest
Oduala with the wisdom, put our faith to the test
You taught us how to stand when the pressure was high
Never gonna forget, yeah, we reaching for the sky.
It’s nine years strong, and we’re standing on the rock
Thankful for the people who helped us pick the lock
To every hand that held us, every prayer that was sent
Every single blessing, that’s exactly what it meant
We’re celebrating life, we’re celebrating you
Nine years of the love, and we’re making it through.
Ngozi radiating joy, yeah, you’re special in the heart
Temitope, Sister Moses, you were part of the start
Halima Kane, our intro miracle, we appreciate the grace
Jumoke, Big Aunty, you made the world a better place
Lizzy, thank you for the lessons and the calm you brought
And Sis Osama, the makeup, yeah, the beauty was hot,
For free, with the expertise, you made my queen glow
And Mummy Ekpo, the prayers, they help us steady and grow
President Tosin, my friend, you gave us the drive
When the going got tough, you kept our vision alive.
It’s nine years strong, and we’re standing on the rock
Thankful for the people who helped us pick the lock
To every hand that held us, every prayer that was sent
Every single blessing, that’s exactly what it meant
We’re celebrating life, we’re celebrating you
Nine years of the love, and we’re making it through.
Lucky Smart, man, my brother, my peer
Nine years ago, you had us covered, had no fear
Took us in for two weeks when the job wasn't there
Shared your home, shared your life, that’s a love that is rare
President Ekpe, helped us seal it for life
Mummy Adebayo, you molded my wife
Turned her to a woman, brought the peace to our home
Through the sickness and the kids, we never felt alone.
Laurence Adelusi, big uncle, guiding our way
Showing us how to survive, how to brighten the day
Patriarch Adeniyi, calling every single week
Those blessings are the treasure that we constantly seek
Daniel, family, best friend, yeah, you the best of the crew
Blessing and Solomon, ID and Eleanor, we love you
Daddy and Mummy Umoh, Charity, Joseph, we rise
Jeffrey, Jaden, Kem Bobo, light of our eyes
Christensen, Felicity, thanks for making us grow
To everyone unnamed, yeah, we love you, and you know.
It’s nine years strong, and we’re standing on the rock
Thankful for the people who helped us pick the lock
To every hand that held us, every prayer that was sent
Every single blessing, that’s exactly what it meant
We’re celebrating life, we’re celebrating you
Nine years of the love, and we’re making it through.
Yeah, nine years.
Maryann and Emmanuel.
We don't do this alone, never have, never will.
It's a collective blessing.
Grace upon grace.
We love you all.
Keep shining.
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