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Beji La Omo Edun

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Audio

Heard between 0:27 and 0:51.

CALL:

common spellingcommon pronunciation
Beji la omo edunbay-gee lah oh-moh ay-doon
Beji la omo edunbay-gee lah oh-moh ay-doon
Beji beji la unbetun yarebay-gee bay-gee lah oohn-bay-toohn yah-ray

RESPONSE:

Same as call.


CALL:

common spellingcommon pronunciation
Beji la omo edunbay-gee lah oh-moh ay-doon
Beji la omo edunbay-gee lah oh-moh ay-doon
Ibeji beji la omo edun iyareee-bay-gee ee-bay-gee lah oh-moh ay-doohn ee-yah-ray

RESPONSE:

Same as call.

Notes:

  • Listen to the akpwon (vocalist/chanter)! In the last line, you may hear ibeji or 'beji. Both of these are just different variations that a singer may choose.
  • Ritual Songs as taught by Afolabi
  • Ibeji Class with Bobi Céspedes on January 17, 2022 (link)