Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that he is yet to learn the reintroduced Nigerian national anthem, Nigeria, We Hail Thee.
Iwobi made this revelation during a recent episode of the *Is This Seat Taken?* podcast, hosted by Nollywood actress Chinasa Anukam.
When asked if he had mastered the anthem, Iwobi responded candidly:
“No. When it comes on, I literally stand there and close my eyes.”
The anthem, originally written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda, was replaced by *Arise, O Compatriots* in 1978. However, it was reintroduced in May 2024 following President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement.
The decision sparked widespread debate, with figures such as activist Aisha Yesufu publicly opposing the return to *Nigeria, We Hail Thee*.
Despite the controversy, Iwobi’s openness underscores the adaptation challenges faced by many since the anthem’s reintroduction.
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