Mama Grace, O Seun
Kayode Adesiyan
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About this song
A warm Yoruba-English tribute celebrating Mama Grace for her prayer, hospitality, teaching, kindness and lasting influence. O Seun means “thank you,” and the song turns remembrance into gratitude and praise.
Proverbs 31:28–31
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Behind the song
Mama Grace, O Seun is a celebration of a woman remembered for prayer, hospitality, teaching and the quiet strength of a life poured into others. The song mixes Yoruba, English and Nigerian pidgin to create the atmosphere of a family celebration. It remembers the practical details that make love memorable — birthday calls, words of prayer, an open home, care for children and a willingness to treat others as family. Its repeated 'O Seun' is both thank-you and testimony: gratitude for the life Mama Grace lived and for the ways her faith continues to bless the people who knew her.
Lyrics
Mama Grace, O Seun
Chant:
Ẹ káàbọ̀ sí ayẹyẹ ìrántí rere—Mama Grace!
Didùn ni iranti olódodo—igbà gbogbo!
[Verse 1]
Mama Grace, you fine pass gold,
Elegant wrapper, gele well-rolled.
Smile wey sweet, heart wey bold,
Story of kindness forever told.
Lead: Mama Grace, o seun! (Thank you!)
Resp: O seun, o seun, o seun!
Lead: Fun àdúrà, fun ìfẹ́! (For prayers, for love!)
Resp: Àdúrà, ìfẹ́, a ò gbagbé!
[Chorus]
Mama Grace, ma jọ, ma yọ̀ l’áyé wa,
Ayo re kò ní tán, ìmúṣẹ Ọlọrun la rí.
From Ojodu to everywhere we’ve been,
Your light dey shine, your love dey win!
[Instrumental Dance Break — horns, guitars, shekere]
[Verse 2]
Teacher for Ilupeju, many lives you raised,
In your school and home, God’s name you praised.
House fellowship open—rain or sun,
If hunger show face, nobody go run.
[Pre-Chorus]
Birthday calls, messages sweet,
Instagram, WhatsApp—comments complete!
Grandma’s love make life feel new,
Grandchildren shout: “We love you!”
[Chorus – Repeat]
Mama Grace, ma jọ, ma yọ̀ l’áyé wa,
Ayo re kò ní tán, ìmúṣẹ Ọlọrun la rí.
From Ojodu to everywhere we’ve been,
Your light dey shine, your love dey win!
[Instrumental Dance Break — gangan, conga, horns]
[Bridge – Spoken/Chant]
Prayer warrior, mother of nations,
Pillar of grace, true foundation.
Daughter-in-love you called your own,
In Christ’s embrace, your seed has grown.
[Chorus]
Mama Grace, ma jọ, ma yọ̀ l’áyé wa,
Ayo re kò ní tán, ìmúṣẹ Ọlọrun la rí.
From Ojodu to everywhere we’ve been,
Your light dey shine, your love dey win!
Lead: Mama Grace, mama rere!
Resp: Mama rere, forever blessed!
Lead: Ìyá àgbà, ọmọlúwàbí!
Resp: Mama Grace, you live in we!
Mama Grace, ma jọ, ma yọ̀ l’áyé wa,
Ayo re kò ní tán, ìmúṣẹ Ọlọrun la rí...
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