[female
vocals] (
Traditional
Fontomfrom
drums
thundering,
deep
bell
rhythm,
distant
crowd
chants,
triumphant
brass
fanfare) 🎵
DAASEBRƐ
MIRƐKU
AFƐRI
OO!
NANA
WONKWA
SO! —
Ahwie
Festival
Anthem
Oh-oh-oh!
Begoro,
today
we
celebrate!
Fanteakwa,
today
we
unite!
Akyem
Abuakwa,
let
the
drums
speak!
It
is
Ahwie!
It
is
our
heritage!
It
is
our
people!
Daasebrɛ
Mireku
Afari
oo!
Nana
Wonkwa
So! ---
Today
the
people
have
gathered,
From
near
and
far
we
have
come.
Young
and
old,
rich
and
poor,
We
stand
together
as
one.
We
celebrate
our
heritage,
We
celebrate
our
proud
tradition.
We
honour
our
ancestors,
And
we
look
forward
to
tomorrow.
Begoro
is
alive
tonight,
Fanteakwa
is
full
of
joy.
Ahwie
aba!
The
festival
is
here!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Our
Chief,
our
pride,
Our
leader,
our
guide.
Daasebrɛ
Mireku
Afari
oo!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Begoro,
rise
and
celebrate!
Fanteakwa,
let
us
celebrate!
Yɛma
wo
akye!
Long
life
to
Nana! ---
From
the
hills
of
Fanteakwa,
Hear
the
sound
of
celebration.
The
drums
are
calling
everyone,
Come
and
join
the
congregation.
Our
culture
is
our
treasure,
Our
unity
is
our
strength.
When
we
stand
together,
There
is
nothing
we
cannot
achieve.
So
let
the
children
learn,
Let
the
elders
guide
the
way.
Let
us
build
a
stronger
Fanteakwa,
For
generations
yet
to
come. ---
Daasebrɛ
Mireku
Afari
oo!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Benkumhene
of
Akyem
Abuakwa,
Fanteakwahene,
hear
our
song!
Begorohene,
this
is
your
day,
The
people
have
come
to
celebrate.
Daasebrɛ
Mireku
Afari
oo!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Ahwie
aba!
Ahwie
is
here! ---
LEAD:
Who
is
our
Chief?
CROWD:
Daasebrɛ
Mireku
Afari!
LEAD:
Begoro,
are
you
ready?
LEAD:
What
do
we
say
to
Nana?
LEAD:
What
do
we
say
to
our
people?
CROWD:
Yɛma
mo
akye! ---
Let
the
drums
roll!
Let
the
dancers
move!
Begoro,
dance!
Fanteakwa,
dance!
From
the
young
to
the
old,
Everybody
come
together.
Ahwie!
Ahwie!
Nana
Wonkwa
So! ---
Let
us
build
our
communities,
Let
us
educate
our
children.
Let
us
support
our
young
people,
Let
opportunity
reach
everyone.
Our
heritage
will
remain,
Our
culture
will
live
forever.
And
as
we
celebrate
today,
We
prepare
for
a
brighter
tomorrow.
Fanteakwa,
we
are
one
people.
Begoro,
we
are
one
family.
One
people!
One
heritage!
One
future! ---
Daasebrɛ
Mireku
Afari
oo!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Begoro!
Celebrate!
Fanteakwa!
Celebrate!
Akyem
Abuakwa!
Celebrate!
Ahwie
Festival!
Celebrate
our
heritage!
Yɛma
wo
akye!
Long
life
to
Nana!
Long
life
to
Fanteakwa!
Long
life
to
Begoro!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
Nana
Wonkwa
So!
The
drums
are
playing,
The
people
are
dancing,
The
festival
is
alive!
AHWIE
ABA!
DAASEBRƐ
MIRƐKU
AFƐRI
OO!
NANA
WONKWA
SO!
FANTEAKWA —
WE
ARE
ONE!
BEGORO —
WE
ARE
ONE!
AHWIE —
OUR
HERITAGE!
NANA
WONKWA
SO!