In a sane society, this should get the people reflecting and making resolutions and devising plans to keep the country moving forward in unity, faith, peace and progress just as our Coat of arms reads.

It's in this spirit Pulse Music serves you these five songs, a mix of the old school and new school as a tool for fostering National unity and liberation from mental and other forms of oppression Nigerians are going through.

Onyeka Onwenu - 'One love'

Dubbed the "Elegant Stallion", the Nigerian singer and songwriter's 'One love' is the perfect theme song to mark the independence of the country. Listen to it and let that nostalgia hit you good.

Cobhams Asuquo - 'Ordinary people'

A classic song from the talented producer and singer exhorting people to live peacefully in love and basically just learning to simply do right, and see things fall in place.

Sunny Ade - 'Lift Up Nigeria'

The singer who is billed to headline Supremacy Concert in Nigeria on October 1, 2016, the day of the Independence alongside Asa, D'banj, 2Baba and Wizkid put out this song alongside many other Nigerian acts many years ago to foster unity, with the popular phrase in the song going thus.."Nigeria yi ti gbogbo wa ni/ko ma gbodo baje…gbe kemi gbe”.

Timi Dakolo - 'Great Nation'

Nigerian's modern day 'National anthem' it is called by many. Timi Dakolo literally spoke to the soul of many Nigerians evoking that spirit of patriotism and togetherness. We all need a dose of this one again in this season.

Funmi Adams - 'Nigeria my beloved country'

''The future is you and me'', a line in the song goes. Funmi Adams brings out the emotions powerfully in this song. You can't help but love it and sing along like a kid.

2Baba - 'Power of Naija'

Passionately rendered by 2Baba, the singer reminds the citizenry of the inward strength that lies in Nigeria as a nation.

Sunny Okosun - 'Which way Nigeria'

The legendary singer speaks the mind of the average Nigerian in this song. Which way to go Nigeria?

TY Bello - 'The Future'

Singer and songwriter has her say about her thoughts towards her country with this beautiful piece, with nothing but positive vibes all over the song, which every Nigerian should key into.