Children's Song Lyrics and Sound Clip
Traditional Nigerian
Performed by Gemini

 

The government of Nigeria put a curfew on it's people a number of years ago. When people protested, the government agreed to lift the curfew for Saturday nights only. People went out into the streets and spontaneously created this song as part of the celebrations. The song has been translated into many languages and sung throughout the world.

 

 

Bobo waro fero Satodeh - Nigerian
Tous le monde aime Samedi soir - French
Todos aman la noche del Sabado - Spanish
Yeider aine hat liebe Shabbas ba nacht - Yiddish
Minden ember szeret Szombat est_t - Hungarian

 

Many thanks to Gemini for permission to display these lyrics.
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