Founder Of The Themis Foundation, Mimi Ekpeazu, Shares A Heartwarming Memoir From Her Dad On Her Birthday 

-Mimi Ikpeazu | The Themis Foundation 

And it goes…

Dearest Mimiy,

I was at Eddy Grant’s studios on Osbaldeston Road in London, when I wrote this little song to celebrate your birth. And I would play it to you on my lovely Ovation guitar though you were too busy being a baby to make any sense of it!

Just want to let you know that the feelings I felt on that day are still as strong today. Even stronger. And you’ll always remain that little baby. Sorry about that!

Happy birthday, my love.

Baby

Baby, nine months you been coming,
We been waiting patiently,
Now finally you’re here
Whoa, yea! Alright!

Maybe we’re just part of the plan,
Our joy is in your hand
Cos you’re so sweet and dear;
Whoa, yea! Alright!

First time that I heard you cry,
It was the sweetest melody
That I ever heard in my life –
Like a Heavenly rhapsody

I’m so happy,
Baby, you drive me crazy
You got me jumping
Baby you got me dancing

Baby, I’ll love you till tomorrow,
Love you till when Goodness know,
Or until my days are gone;
Whoa, yea! Alright!

Baby, you bring light into the darkest night
With your smile and dancing eyes;
You bring us so much fun;
Whoa, yea! Alright!

Each time that I look at you, child,
I think that Heaven must be missing an angel;
Each time that you gaze in my face,
I’m sure there’s gotta be another race

I’m so happy,
Baby, you drive me crazy
You got me jumping
Baby you got me dancing….