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Ogun State Anthem

Ise yaa a a  
Ise yaa a a  
Omo Ogun Ise yaa  
Olodumare ise ma ya o ee  

Ise ya  
Eyin Omo Ogun e se giri  
Ise po fun wa lati se ee  
Omo rere ki isa se e  
Omo Ogun kii s’ole e  
Ebere gb’eru oo  
Olorun mbe fun wa  
E tera mo se oo  

Ise ya  
Omo Ogun Ise yaa  

Ogun State Anthem – “Ise Ya”

The Ogun State Anthem, known as “Ọmọ Ògùn Isẹ Yá,” was composed in 1976 by the renowned Nigerian musicologist and composer Chief Dayo Dedeke. It was adopted as the official anthem of Ogun State, Nigeria, the same year the state was created. The anthem celebrates hard work, honesty, and dedication to community and God.  

Official lyrics and history are listed on the Ogun State Government website:

👉 Ogun State Anthem and History – Official Ogun State site

 

More details on the composer and formal recognition by the Ogun State House of Assembly:

👉 Ogun Assembly Passes Resolution to Immortalise Anthem Composer

 

Chief Dayo Dedeke’s work has become part of the state’s identity, often sung at official events and ceremonies.