Songs and Music with Nigerian Identity: Patriotic Songs, Values of Patriotism and Patriotic Singers in Nigeria | Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 5 Cultural and Creative Arts

SONGS AND MUSIC WITH NIGERIAN IDENTITY: PATRIOTIC SONGS, VALUES OF PATRIOTISM AND PATRIOTIC SINGERS IN NIGERIA

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 5

THEME –  MUSIC 

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TOPIC – SONGS AND MUSIC WITH NIGERIAN IDENTITY 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Examples of Nigerian Patriotic Songs

3. Values of Patriotism and Ways to Show Patriotism

4. Patriotic Singers in Nigeria

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of patriotic songs.

2. Identify examples of Nigerian patriotic songs.

3. State the values of patriotism.

4. Mention some patriotic singers in Nigeria.

5. Demonstrate love for Nigeria by singing a patriotic song.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about songs and music with Nigerian identity, the National Anthem, and the National Pledge.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing patriotic songs, the values of patriotism, and Nigerian singers who promote love, unity, and loyalty to the nation through music.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Audio recordings of Nigerian patriotic songs

2. Copies of the Nigerian National Anthem and National Pledge

3. Charts showing patriotic singers in Nigeria

4. Pictures of the Nigerian flag and coat of arms

5. Radio or speaker (where available)

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every morning in school, pupils sing the Nigerian National Anthem and recite the National Pledge. These are examples of patriotic songs and expressions that remind us to love, respect, and serve our country.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of patriotic songs, identify Nigerian patriotic songs, discuss the values of patriotism, and learn about Nigerian singers who have promoted patriotism through music.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF PATRIOTIC SONGS

Patriotic songs are songs that express love, loyalty, unity, and pride for one’s country. They encourage citizens to work together for peace and national development.

EXAMPLES OF NIGERIAN PATRIOTIC SONGS

1. Nigeria, We Hail Thee (Former National Anthem)

2. Arise, O Compatriots (Former National Anthem)

3. Nigeria’s Call Obey (Current National Anthem)

5. National Pledge (often recited with patriotic spirit)

VALUES OF PATRIOTISM

Patriotism means loving, respecting, and serving one’s country.

The values of patriotism include:

1. Love for Nigeria

2. Unity among citizens

3. Respect for national symbols

4. Honesty

5. Loyalty

6. Discipline

7. Peace

8. Hard work

9. Tolerance

10. Obedience to laws

IMPORTANCE OF PATRIOTIC SONGS

Patriotic songs help to:

1. Promote national unity.

2. Encourage love for Nigeria.

3. Teach good citizenship.

4. Build peace among citizens.

5. Inspire people to serve their country.

6. Develop respect for national symbols.

LESSON 2 – PATRIOTIC SINGERS IN NIGERIA

Some Nigerians who are known for promoting patriotism through music include:

1. Onyeka Onwenu – Popularly known as the Elegant Stallion, she recorded songs that promote national unity and social values.

2. King Sunny Ade – A celebrated Juju musician whose songs encourage peace, unity, and good morals.

3. Chief Ebenezer Obey – A Juju musician whose songs teach honesty, hard work, and responsible living.

4. Bongos Ikwue – Known for songs that encourage peace, unity, and love for Nigeria.

WAYS TO SHOW PATRIOTISM

Pupils can show patriotism by:

1. Singing the National Anthem correctly.

2. Reciting the National Pledge.

3. Respecting the Nigerian flag.

4. Obeying school and national rules.

6. Keeping the environment clean.

7. Being honest and hardworking.

8. Living peacefully with others.

LESSON 3 – WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Patriotic songs are songs that show ________.

A. hatred

B. love for one’s country

C. fear

D. laziness

2. Which of the following is a Nigerian patriotic song?

A. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

B. Nigeria’s Call Obey

C. Happy Birthday

D. Jingle Bells

3. Patriotism means ________.

A. love and loyalty to one’s country

B. fighting with others

C. playing games

D. travelling abroad

4. Which of the following is a value of patriotism?

A. Fighting

B. Dishonesty

C. Unity

D. Disobedience

5 Which Nigerian musician is known for promoting patriotic values?

A. Isaac Newton

B. William Shakespeare

C. Pablo Picasso

D. Onyeka Onwenu

B. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences using the words in the box: Anthem, Nigeria, flag, unity, loyalty

6. Patriotic songs encourage love for _______.

7. The National _______ is a patriotic song.

8. Patriotism promotes _______ among citizens.

9. Patriotism teaches _______ to one’s country.

10. We should respect the Nigerian _______.

C. True or False

11. Patriotic songs encourage love for Nigeria. _______

12. Unity is a value of patriotism. _______

13. We should disrespect the National Anthem. _______

14. Patriotic songs promote disunity. _______

15. The Nigerian flag is a national symbol. _______

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. National Anthem – A. Love for one’s country

17. Patriotism – B. National song

18. Nigerian Flag – C. National symbol

19. Unity – D. Value of patriotism

20. Onyeka Onwenu – E. Patriotic singer

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Love for one’s country

2. B – Nigeria’s Call Obey

3. C – Love and loyalty to one’s country

4. A – Unity

5. D – Onyeka Onwenu

6. Nigeria

7. anthem

8. unity

9. loyalty

10. flag

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. False

15. True

16. B – National song

17. A – Love for one’s country

18. C – National symbol

19. D – Value of patriotism

20. E – Patriotic singer

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that patriotic songs are songs that express love, loyalty, unity, and pride for Nigeria. They identified examples of Nigerian patriotic songs, including the National Anthem and songs that encourage national unity.

Pupils also learned the values of patriotism, such as love for Nigeria, unity, honesty, loyalty, discipline, hard work, peace, tolerance, and respect for national symbols.

Furthermore, pupils identified some Nigerian patriotic singers, including Onyeka Onwenu, King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer Obey, and Bongos Ikwue, who have promoted patriotic values through their music.

Finally, pupils understood that patriotic songs encourage citizens to love their country, obey its laws, respect national symbols, promote peace and unity, and contribute positively to Nigeria’s development.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher sings or plays the Nigerian National Anthem and asks the pupils to sing along. The teacher asks what the song means to them.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils sing the National Anthem and share their responses.

Step 2: Meaning of Patriotic Songs – The teacher explains the meaning of patriotic songs and how they promote love, loyalty, and unity among Nigerians.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of patriotic songs in their own words.

Step 3: Examples of Nigerian Patriotic Songs – The teacher introduces examples of Nigerian patriotic songs, such as:

• Nigeria’s Call Obey (National Anthem)

• Nigeria, We Hail Thee

• Arise, O Compatriots

The teacher leads the pupils in singing one of the songs.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify and sing Nigerian patriotic songs.

Step 4: Values of Patriotism – The teacher explains the values of patriotism, including:

• Love for Nigeria

• Unity

• Loyalty

• Honesty

• Discipline

• Peace

• Hard work

• Respect for national symbols

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss ways they can demonstrate patriotic values in school and at home.

Step 5: Patriotic Singers in Nigeria – The teacher introduces patriotic singers such as:

• Onyeka Onwenu

• King Sunny Ade

• Chief Ebenezer Obey

• Bongos Ikwue

The teacher explains how their songs promote patriotism and national unity.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the patriotic singers and discuss the messages in their songs.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of patriotic songs.

• Group 2: Identify examples of Nigerian patriotic songs.

• Group 3: State the values of patriotism.

• Group 4: Mention patriotic singers in Nigeria and sing a patriotic song.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, sing, and present their group activities.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of patriotic songs, examples of Nigerian patriotic songs, the values of patriotism, and patriotic singers in Nigeria.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and sing a Nigerian patriotic song correctly.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of patriotic songs.

2. List five of Nigerian patriotic songs.

3. State five values of patriotism.

4. Mention four patriotic singers in Nigeria.

5. Demonstrate love for Nigeria by singing a patriotic song.