Oya Oya O

Oya

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Heard between 6:49 and 7:34.

In this recording, the song may begin with a longer “rezo”.

CALL:

common spelling	common pronunciation
elego~ya bi oh yare	eh-leh-go~oya bee oh yah-ray

RESPONSE:

common spelling	common pronunciation
oya oya o	oh-yah oh-yah oh

Need Help?

• Listen to the akpwon (vocalist/chanter)! In the recording from Abbilona (Oya I), the song is changing the tempo and sounds like a longer rezo before it begins the call/response noted above. Listen carefully and follow the lead.

RESOURCES:

• Oya I - Abbilona

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