Chon Chon Abe

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This verse can be heard in this youtube video:

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This verse can be heard in this youtube video:

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This verse can be heard in this youtube video:

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This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 1:55 - 2:40

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This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 4:35 - 5:34

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This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 7:11 - 7:54

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CALL (First ‘verse’):

RESPONSE (First ‘verse’):

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CALL (Second ‘verse’):

RESPONSE (Second ‘verse’):

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You might also hear the middle sung twice as in:

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Need Help?

• Listen to the akpwon (vocalist/chanter)! Chon chon abe might get an extra sound at the start, like this: ee-chon chon abe.
  • It may be written as i-chon chon abe. Remember that i sounds like ee.. hear it here: Yoruba Alphabet: i
  • Another thing to note, chon may be said like chon (like ch as in choose) or shon (like sh as in shoe). There is no difference in that word; just simply know that it is the singer’s choice.
  • Also note, that the first line may also be sung as (Ache) chon chon abe.
• You may hear the akpwon say the name of the path of Elegua instead of Babasemi, listen carefully and respond accordingly.
  • Laroye
  • Alagbana

TRANSLATION/MEANING

• He who walks with a pointed blade/knife
• Be good; don’t allow your head to bring tragedy
• Father who is mine
• Be good; don’t allow your head to bring tragedy, the one who lurks in solitary places

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Resources

• Ritual Songs as taught by Afolabi
• Elegua Class with Bobi Céspedes on December 6, 2021. (Bobi Céspedes)
• Elegua Class with Bobi Céspedes on May 9, 2022. (Bobi Céspedes)
• Recording by Stephanie Frantz. Recorded on April 5, 2022.
• Recording by Stephanie Frantz. Recorded on April 5, 2022.
• Recording by Stephanie Frantz. Recorded on April 5, 2022.

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