Baba of Our Nation

A tribute to Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025)

1. From Daura’s dust and silence deep, you rose with silent grace,

2. A northern son in turbaned pride, with calm upon your face.

3. The call to serve was never small, yet you embraced its fire,

4. With sword of truth and prayer beads clutched, you climbed the burdened pyre.

5. In khaki bold, a General first, you led with will unbowed,

6. And faced the storms of. . .