Oya Oya O
This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 6:49 - 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.
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