(Intro)
*Traditional Sierra Leonean drum rhythm kicks in with deep 808 bass and shimmering synths, crowd cheering softly*
Mr. Smart (energetic, in Krio):
Peace and development studies says ah Yor, Salone!da World! Make una hear!
Dis na the International Peace Day Anthem!
Coming straight from Njala University, Bo Campus!
The Peace and Development Student Union dey represent!
Mr Smart on beat
In collaboration with all the big institutions wey believe for peace!
Big thanks to all of una! Now make we dance for peace!
(Verse 1 - Mr. Smart)
Big up to S.L.B.C and Kissy 104 for the airwaves!
Dem dey broadcast the message wey dey save!
Action Aid Salone, we appreciate your support for the nation!
Bo City Council, Bo District Council, na una we dey for this location!
Office of National Security, you hold the cord!
Caritas Sierra Leone, preaching the word of the Lord!
To the Resident Minister Southern Region, we dey your back!
For this peace mission, nor go lack!
(Pre-Chorus - Mr. Smart)
So Independent Commission for Peace, do your work!
MOPADA and Human Rights Commission, nor go shirk!
All you institutions, we dey thank you for the collaboration!
To grace this peace day with strong dedication!
(Chorus - Chris Brown)
So let the peace rain, let it fall on down! (Let it fall!)
From the streets of Bo town to the whole world now! (The whole world!)
We’re singing oh, oh, oh, for unity! (Yeah!)
Njala University is calling for peace and prosperity!
So let the peace rain, let it fall on down!
(Verse 2 - Mr. Smart)
Dem say student nor fit lead, but look us now!
President Tamba J. Lebbie, you dey show us how!
PR Officer Francis Smart dey on the mic!
VP Massaquoi Sheku, you too bright!
Organizing Secretary Mohamed Fofannah, you organize am well!
Treasurer Augusta Umu Lebbie, you manage the cash well!
Secretary General Philip Imomotime Fatorma, you take the note!
CSO Musa Kamara, you guard the hope!
Student Union Government, we dey on the scene!
For peace and development, we are the machine!
(Chorus - Chris Brown)
So let the peace rain, let it fall on down! (Salone, make peace rain!)
From the streets of Bo town to the whole world now! (Mr. Smart!)
We’re singing oh, oh, oh, for unity! (Unity!)
Njala University is calling for peace and prosperity! (Yeah!)
So let the peace rain, let it fall on down!
(Bridge - Mr. Smart & Chris Brown)
Mr. Smart (spoken):
This message na for everybody. To the politicians: make una stop the division.
To the youth: make una say no to violence and kush.
To the communities: embrace your brother.
Peace na the only road to development.
Na so we see am for Peace and Development Studies.
One Salone, One People!
Chris Brown (soft then powerful):
One love, one heart... let's stop the fight from the start... let's make a change...
(Outro - Call & Response)
Mr. Smart (shouting): Who we dey thank?!
Crowd Voice: The institutions!
Mr. Smart: Who we dey represent?!
Crowd Voice: Njala University!
Mr. Smart: Wetin we want?!
Crowd Voice: Peace!
Mr. Smart: Wetin we need?!
Crowd Voice: Development!
Mr. Smart: How we go
