From the recording TCHAPALO
Abissa, rearranged and produced by Yakou N’guessan, Feat. Lavahi.
The song "Abissa" was originally written by Kouame Lystrone. Abissa is a well-known folk song and refers to a cultural tradition and festival of the Nzema people, who are part of the Akan Tribe located in southeastern Côte d'Ivoire and southwestern Ghana. The festival is celebrated in the last week of October and focuses on forgiveness, rebirth, and community celebration through music, dance, and spirituality.
• Yakou N - Drums, Synths, Percussions, Vocals
• Lauren Highsmith A.K.A Lavahi – Vocals
• Josue Sandy - Vocals
• Kissamon Koffi – Piano
• Thomas Ola - Keys
• Junias Liga – Guitar. May God rest your soul brother. It has been a great honor playing with you Junias.
• Armand Effy – Bass
• Keith Grant – Audio Engineer
Lyrics
Adjalè kpagniri môti kpohouklotilèho
Ené mamichio magnintilé bômin
Foflo fôfi Waya waya waya woya ha
Oh ya he
Foflo fôfi Waya waya waya woya ha
Oh ya he
Abrin mamio
Aloua n’gôho
Hayeh
Hedema miye n’demouhe
Able blohi zozo
Imoti beman yehohe
Nan seye kawa bobo
Beman Yegouha n’zan aze
Yefle ye diaman wlomlin
Mowouhamin ye ye ye
Mowouhamin be n’zetcheyo