Nigeria at 64: Ufuoma McDermott’s Son Sings Timi Dakolo’s Great Nation, “Soulful Rendition”

• As Nigeria marks her 64th year of independence on Tuesday, October 1, several people have marked the event in their special way
• The son of actress Ufuoma McDermott decided to sing Timi Dakolo’s Great Nation, a song that celebrates Nigeria’s unity despite its different tribes
• He delivered the song excellently which made some netizens applaud him and they thought it was Nigeria’s new national anthem

It was a moment of reflection for some Nigerians as the son of Nollywood actress, Ufuoma McDermott, sang Timi Dakolo’s Great Nation beautifully.

Ufuoma McDermott’s son sings Great Nation by Timi Dakolo. Image credit: @ufuomamcdermottSource: Instagram

According to the boy, he loves the Nigerian in him despite having an American father. He also stated that the West African nation will reach greatness soon.

He asked his audience to enjoy the song as he sang with closed eyes. While the young boy sang, several netizens commended him and said they thought he was singing Nigeria’s national anthem.

Great Nation was released in 2014 by chorus leader Timi Dakolo, who hails from Bayelsa state. The song celebrates Nigeria and noted that the people are all the country have and together, they will build a great nation.

Watch the video below:

Reactions to Ufuoma McDermott’s son’s video

Check out some of the reactions to Ufuoma McDermott’s son’s video below:

@nkemoffonabo:

“This is the National Anthem that I know.”

@magix_123:

“The song alone is making me pack my luggage. I am returning to motherland first flight.”

@efecollabs:

“I almost thought this is the new anthem. This should be the national anthem.”

@aweleosagie:

“Goose bumps all over my body. Thank u sweetie for this wonderful voice of yours.”

@tp_davey:

“This is so beautiful. Flawless and soulful rendition.”

@ebisagbe:

“I listened more than once.”

Ufuoma McDermott celebrates her daughter’s birthday

TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Ufuoma had taken to social media to celebrate the birthday of her adorable daughter Kesiena.

The elated actress gushed over her child as she described her as the most beautiful, thoughtful and loving.

Fans and colleagues of the actress have taken to her page to celebrate with her and send in their birthday wishes for her daughter.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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