Travel to Africa with JJ through song and dance while visiting the country of Nigeria. Here’s a fun rhythmical stick song Eh Soom Boo Kawaya great for performances or classroom teaching. (Recommended K-5)
This song, which was popular with sailors, is thought to be from the Efik/Ibibio people in the southern part of Nigeria
English Translation:
Ebariba youth
Paddle fast
Rain is approaching
Prepare two mounds of fufu
Cook stockfish soup
Call an Abiriba youth
To come take and eat
