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'Bata re a dun ko ko ka' or 'Ko ko ka' is an onomatopoeic African playground song that encourages children to go to school and learn. The lyrics, both in Yoruba and English are on the image. Parents and storytellers can gently play percussion instruments to this song or clap and dance to it.
lyrics
Ko ko ka - Lyrics in Yoruba
Bata re a dun ko ko ka (2ce)
Bi o ba kawe re
Bata re a dun ko ko ka
Bata re a wo serere nile (2ce)
Bo o ba kawe re
Bata re a wo serere nile
Ko ko ka - Lyrics in English
You shall wear expensive shoes
If you work hard at school
You shall wear expensive shoes
You will end up wearing cheap shoes
If you do not work hard at school
You will end up wearing cheap shoes
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