Nigerian National Anthem Quiz

What is the definition of an anthem?

• A type of food

• A type of song

• A type of dance

• A type of animal

When was the first national anthem of Nigeria composed?

• 2005

• 1978

• 1990

• 1960

Who composed the first national anthem of Nigeria?

• Benedict Elide Odiase

• Sota Omoigui

• Lillian Jean Williams

• John A. Ilechukwu

What was the title of the first national anthem of Nigeria?

• Arise O Compatriot

• Nigeria We Hail Thee

• Freedom Song

• Independence Anthem

What was the title of the national anthem changed to in 1978?

• Independence Anthem

• Arise O Compatriot

• Nigeria We Hail Thee

• Freedom Song

How many verses does the current national anthem of Nigeria have?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

Who was handed over the new national anthem in 1978?

• Benedict Elide Odiase

• Lillian Jean Williams

• Eme Etim Akpan

• P.O. Aderibigbe

During which administration was the new national anthem sung for the first time?

• President Umaru Yar'Adua's administration

• President Muhammadu Buhari's administration

• President Goodluck Jonathan's administration

• General Olusegun Obasanjo's administration

How many submissions were received for the new national anthem lyrics?

• 1000

• 1449

• 2000

• 2500

Who were the five winners of the competition for the new national anthem lyrics?

• B.A. Ogunaike, Eme Etim Akpan, John A. Ilechukwu, Sota Omoigui

• Fela Kuti, Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Tafawa Balewa

• Benedict Elide Odiase, Lillian Jean Williams, Emeka Ojukwu, P.O. Aderibigbe