Lyrics
Funga alafia,
ashay, ashay (repeat)
Apparently, the more accurate spelling of “funga” is “fanga,” and “ashay” is “asé” (source).
Translation
Funga alafia = Welcome, blessings
Asé = Let it be so, or the English word “amen.”
See also
- Nigerian folk songs
- songs with syncopation
- recorder GAC songs
- song with the same tune as Lil’ Liza Jane.
- songs with Orff arrangements
- videos
- songs with syncopation
- songs with chords I V
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4 thoughts on “Funga Alafia”
Hi Beth!
Do you have sheet music for the first Funga Alafia video? It sounds cool, but I’d love to see it!
-Angie
Hi Angie!
I don’t have this Orff arrangement. It looks like it was part of an Orff 2 training class, so someone must own the rights to this arrangement. Maybe it’s even published somewhere. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
Beth
This is a very lovely song!!!
I agree! It’s easy to teach also!