Djole comes from the Temine’ ethnic group, on the border of Guinea and Sierra Leone. the Singers use a mixture of languages including Soussou and Malinke, as well as many onomatopoeic words. We do know that “siko” is the original instrument that Djole was played on.
Lailaiko
Korobe’, Korobe’, Korobe’
Mamiwatole’
Aiya
Sikoleleleko
Aiya
Sikolaiko, Sikolaiko
Wawanko, Sikoliako
The drummers are reunited for the celebration, let’s play the siko drums, let’s begin the siko party.
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