One submission, by Reverend John Colley Faye, although acknowledged as "superb" in content, was rejected for being too long, with the Committee preferring something more to the point and easy to memorise.

Jali Nyama stated that basing national anthems on odes to local historical figures had been done in nearby Guinea and Mali.

After it was also well received by Governor-General John Paul, it was sent to be translated into English by Jeremy Frederick Howe,[2] Chairman of the Selection Committee.

Let justice guide our actions Towards the common good, And join our diverse peoples[a] To prove man's brotherhood.

Na degga sama sunyu jefye Nyeal jef yu bakh ye ngu digalleh Tay bolleh sunyu girr ye Ndakh wonneh ni dom adama wara nekeh bena.