This is a traditional Afa song from the Eve people of Ghana (example and translation, Songs of West Africa by Dan Gorlin, Alokli Press). Afa is a West African god of divination that originated from the Yoruba of Nigeria. This song encourages one to move beyond difficult times because the life we have is always worth living.
For more songs and rhythms on the Akonting from West Africa and slave plantations, and for information on scheduling a performance, go to www.duelingshoes.com
When are you making more videos about your donkies?
cammarkgross 2 years ago