The reintroduction of the old National Anthem by the president appears to have stirred confusion, as video footage emerged showing individuals like Sabinus, Falz, and others struggling to sing along.
Clips of some of Nigeria’s prominent personalities, including Sabinus, Odumdublvck, Poco Lee, Falz, Prince Ajuda, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, as well as former footballers Joseph Yobo, Samson Siasia, Elderson Echiéjilé, Vincent Enyeama, and Carl Ikeme, participating in a charity match hosted by Super Eagles captain Williams Troost-Ekong, have circulated widely online.
The charity match marked the beginning of Williams Troost-Ekong’s philanthropic foundation, with numerous Nigerian celebrities present to demonstrate their backing for the Super Eagles captain.
The Nigerian national anthem was recently reverted to its earlier version, the one used during the first and second republics.
This change had been made in 1978 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during his initial term as a military ruler.
During the Troost-Ekong charity match, many public figures were observed having difficulty singing along when the anthem was played, becoming a notable aspect of the event. One amusing moment was Sabinus’s apparent lack of concern as the anthem was being played.
