This fun, upbeat song actually has political origins. In the 1950's, Nigeria was still a British colony. The British imposed an early curfew on Nigeria, and this made many people mad. The people protested, and they won a partial victory when the curfew was lifted on Saturday evenings. This song was written in celebration of this victory, and to encourage the struggle for full national independence. The song has been translated into many languages, and is sung all over the world.

Everybody Loves Saturday Night
Everybody Loves Saturday Night
Everybody, Everybody, Everybody, Everybody
Everybody Loves Saturday Night

(Nigerian:)
Bobo waro ferro Satodeh
Bobo waro ferro Satodeh
Bobo waro, Bobo waro, Bobo waro, Bobo waro
Bobo waro ferro Satodeh

(French:)
Tout le monde aime samedi soir
Tout le monde aime samedi soir
Tout le monde, Tout le monde, Tout le monde, Tout le monde
Tout le monde aime samedi soir

(Spanish:)
El sabado ama todo el mundo
El sabado ama todo el mundo
El sabado, El sabado, El sabado, El sabado
El sabado ama todo el mundo

Everybody Loves Saturday Night
Everybody Loves Saturday Night
Everybody, Everybody, Everybody, Everybody
Everybody Loves Saturday Night

Everybody, Everybody, Everybody, Everybody
Everybody Loves Saturday Night

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