[male vocals] Chale!
Listen
to
the
story
of
a
man
From
Daru
to
the
world,
eii!
Let
the
horns
blow!
Born
in
the
heart
of
Daru,
Kailahun
soil
Where
the
seeds
of
greatness
began
to
boil
Young
John
B
Kallon
had
a
vision
so
bright
He
kept
his
eyes
focused
on
the
morning
light
From
the
village
green
to
the
Freetown
street
He
kept
moving
forward
on
his
own
two
feet
Chale,
life
is
a
journey,
wonim?
He
walked
the
path
with
a
light
in
him
Oh,
John
B
Kallon,
you
are
a
shining
star
They
call
you
A
Plus,
heard
near
and
far
From
Daru
district
to
the
city
of
the
sea
You’
re
a
mentor
to
the
soul,
setting
spirits
free
Oh,
A
Plus,
keep
rising
high
Underneath
the
beautiful
Freetown
sky
He
spent
his
time
building
in
the
Jyi
community
Teaching
us
the
value
of
strength
and
unity
With
a
heart
full
of
grace
and
a
spirit
so
grand
He
became
the
hero
of
this
blessed
land
He
faced
the
challenges,
he
faced
the
rain
But
he
pushed
through
it
all,
despite
the
pain
Oyiwa!
The
wisdom
he
shares
is
gold
A
story
of
a
mentor,
so
bravely
told
Oh,
John
B
Kallon,
you
are
a
shining
star
They
call
you
A
Plus,
heard
near
and
far
From
Daru
district
to
the
city
of
the
sea
You’
re
a
mentor
to
the
soul,
setting
spirits
free
Oh,
A
Plus,
keep
rising
high
Underneath
the
beautiful
Freetown
sky
Akwaaba
to
the
legacy
you
build
With
your
vision,
our
dreams
are
fulfilled
Chop
life
with
gratitude,
keep
the
faith
strong
You
taught
us
exactly
where
we
belong
Ah
ah!
A
Plus,
you
are
the
one
Your
work
under
the
sun
is
never
done
So
we
lift
up
our
voices,
we
sing
your
praise
For
the
guidance
you
gave
through
all
of
your
days
John
B
Kallon,
your
name
is
carved
in
stone
A
mentor,
a
leader,
a
king
on
his
throne
From
the
early
morning
till
the
setting
sun
Your
race
is
a
marathon,
always
well
run
Wonim?
You’
re
the
strength
that
we
need
Planting
the
love
like
a
precious
seed
Oh,
John
B
Kallon,
you
are
a
shining
star
They
call
you
A
Plus,
heard
near
and
far
From
Daru
district
to
the
city
of
the
sea
You’
re
a
mentor
to
the
soul,
setting
spirits
free
Oh,
A
Plus,
keep
rising
high
Underneath
the
beautiful
Freetown
sky
Yeah,
A
Plus,
keep
shining
bright
From
Daru
to
the
city,
you’
re
our
guiding
light
Chale!
We
thank
you,
we
honor
you
John
B
Kallon,
true
through
and
through
Oyiwa,
yoo!