Kothbiro by Ayub Ogada

This song is sun in Dholuo, th language of the Luo people of Western Kenya. It is an adaption of a traditional song, and first featured in the repertoire of a rock band which Ayub formed in high school.

As with all of his songs, Ayub accompanies his singing with an instrument called the Nyatiti Lyre, which culturally is considered to be a woman!

Verse:

Haaah Haaahye Haahye

Aye Haaahye

Haaaye Hayeee

(2x’s)

Chorus:

Ouuuma Bu Winja Koth Biro

Kel uru dhok e dalaa

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