African child br The glory of mother Africa br Though your land was savaged br The strength of your sages savored br Your skin is derided br But your content is esteemed br You are a precious seed br In a parched land br Rose in the mist of thorns br Though your petals are bruised br Your fragrance will diffuse br African child br You are moon among stars br An ocean among rivers br Beaming sun in the day br Lion in animal kingdom br Eagle of the birds br Your black epitomized beauty br Ebony among woods br You are a beacon of light br A source of inspiration br The glory of our globebr br Seun Bewajibr br