Lyrics

Verse 1
When the night was dark and the road was long,
Through the hardest battle we held on strong.
My wife Tohun was fighting for her life each day,
AML tried to break us, but you helped light our way.
You gave more than words – you gave all your heart.
Prayers, calls, and visits kept hope from falling apart.
Not just by mouth, your love showed in every deed.
True friends stood firm by our side in our time of pain, faith, and need.

Chorus
E shey-un, mo dupe – I thank you, I’m grateful.
Na God go bless you well, He alone can repay.
You stood by us like Jonathan was to David – so faithful and true.
By God’s divine mercy, you won’t ever lack for true friends.
I pray you find joy and peace around you in all that you do,
May you never lack a friend as true, loyal, and present as you have been to us.

Verse 2

From her boss, Funmi Shokunbi,
To the Perm Sec, Shegoon Ogbo-yeh leading the way,
Many Directors, Deputy Directors, and colleagues at the Ministry of Health,
You all never ceased to pray, support and encourage.
My family, friends and colleagues—you were those to ride the river with.
Ola John, Baba Ebeji, Fajobi’s, Kings Anchor—you stood gidigba and supported through it all.
Sir and Lady Ike Onyechi, Femi Soremekun, Sam Ogunjimi and more! E nyere na kwado karịa ka okwu si kwuo — you gave and supported beyond words.
Our family in Christ – local and abroad – we leaned on each other.
Too many names to mention, but I carry each one in my heart.
You all treated us like family when we needed you most,
And for that, we’ll never forget your love, your sacrifice, your presence.

Bridge

I cannot repay you for the kindness you gave,
But I know the One who sees, and His blessings you’ll crave.
Oluwa a bukun fun yin – the Lord will bless you indeed;
Your cup will overflow, He’ll provide for every need.
As you showed us mercy and love without end,
May favor and friendship forever walk with you, God’s beloved.

Chorus (repeat)
E shey un, mo dupe – I thank you, I’m grateful.
Na God go bless you well, He alone can repay.
You stood by us like Jonathan was to David – so faithful and true.
By God’s divine mercy, you won’t ever lack for true friends.
I pray you find joy and peace around you in all that you do,
May you never lack a friend as true, loyal, and present as you have been to us.

Outro

On behalf of Tohun too, I lift my voice to say thank you once more,
For the love that you gave when our spirits were sore.
God bless you always, God keep you, may His light never dim,
Because you were our angels when life looked so grim.
True friends are a treasure money cannot buy,
May you have them in abundance, every day that goes by.
Thank you for being God’s hands to us. Your light will not be forgotten.