The women divide into two groups to weed the fields. The group that finishes first stops at the other end of the field to sing this song, celebrating their victory over the other group.

 

Oh the lion, oh the weeding lion,

This weeding lion is well in the bush

If you’re a lion like us,

Find me at the end of the field x2

 

Konianké version :  

Wara wé 

Wara wé bonko lema 

Wara wé mô mina wara bonkô léma 

Wara wé 

Wara wé bonko lema 

Wara wé bimbô wara wé bonko léma 

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