. Let me invite the drums, The Gangan and omele Let me further surmoun the sticks All to be arranged in the respect Of their ages and sizes Then let Ayankola's hands beat out the rhythms . I plead to mama sodiq's Palm-wine To render us her sweetness. The gracious Omidans of this village I must behold! The grace of steps, dexterous twists, The exhilarating chants and colourful apparel, Tinted with beaded waists . As the ascenstors come out to watch this Colourful moment of ours Let the gods drink to this hour This moment is true The storm has recided! Here comes the calm as The future foretolds