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This song, which was popular with sailors, is thought to be from the Efik/Ibibio people in the southern part of Nigeria. (source: Nigerian Languages Project FB page)
Lyrics
Eh soom boo kaway
Kedou, kadee.
Eh soom boo kaway
Kedou, kadee.
Kedou, kadee, kedou, kadee.
Ahhhhh,
Soom boom kaway,
Kedou, kadee.
As Performed By Efik/Ibibio Kids (& Translation)
Eyen Ebaruiba (Ebariba youth)
Sọñ ubọk wat inyañ (Paddle fast)
Sọñ ubọk wat inyañ
Kee dim ke di (Rain is approaching)
Aa aa aaaa
Sọñ ubọk wat inyañ
Kee dim ke di!
Tem afia esuñ iba (Prepare two mounds of fufu)
Bọk efere ekporoko (Cook stockfish soup)
Kot eyen Ebariba (Call an Abiriba youth)
Edi men do dia (To come take and eat) (source: Nigerian Languages Project FB page)
See also
- Nigerian folk songs
- songs with syncopation
- recorder DEF#GABC songs
- songs with half notes
- songs with Orff arrangements
- songs with I IV V chords
- lesson ideas
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4 thoughts on “Eh Soom Boo Kawaya”
I learned this from another music teacher in our district…..
translation – the clouds are gathering, paddle faster.
4-6 students in a boat
Measures 1-4 : paddle 4 beats on each side
Measures 5-6 : Paddle 2 beats on each side
measures 7-8 : raise up arms and look at the clouds
Measures 9-10 : Paddle Faster!!!
Great! Thank you!
If you want to see a cool video version of Eh Soom bo- check out this link. Hope you like it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIkbNSX8Axs
That’s really cool! Thanks for sharing!