UDJE.

Udje, that traditional melody
cleaning and fading all past tragedy
curing all of our ailling memories
cheer and laughter are what echo forth from your cowries.

Udje, and thus our faces shine
udje, and thus we danced to the wine
udje, and so we slaughter the choicest swine
udje, and so with hope we dine. 

Udje, that sacred dance of culture.
happilly, without fear we dramatised the future.
gracefully our dance tell tales of our treasure.
Peacefully, we danced to our drums and gongs without
pressure.

Udje, that rising echo of joy.
Udje, when everyone reap the reward of their toil.
Udje, that unlearned state of joy.
Udje, that gracious song of happiness.

Udje r' urhobo........
(c)  Edoja faith
2/7/2014