Afofanto
Kojo Antwi Lyrics

Afrimata Afɔfantɔ e, yie, yie, yie
The singer expresses joy while speaking of a subject called Afɔfantɔ.

Ɔde n'ahoɔfɛ agyegye me o, yoo, yoo, yoo
Afɔfantɔ is praised by someone close to the singer, which brings them happiness.

Afɔfantɔ e, yie, yie, yie
The singer continues to express their joy while referring to Afɔfantɔ.

Ɔde n'ahoɔfɛ agyegye me e, yoo, yoo, yoo
The same person as before continues to praise Afɔfantɔ and bring happiness to the artist.

Aboa ɔkyere me e, aboa ɔkyere me e, yie, yie, yie
The artist calls out to someone younger than them, expressing joy and affection towards them.

Agya e, agya e, maame e, yoo yoo yoo
The singer calls out to someone older and a female as well, expressing joy and affection towards them.

Me deɛ, mese mada, sɛ na me nan gu abɔnten
The singer reminisces about a time when they didn't care much for things, perhaps when they were younger.

Mese manya ɔdɔ pa, sɛ na makɔfa afɔfantɔ e
However, now the artist appreciates the power of love and how it can bring happiness, perhaps referencing Afɔfantɔ's ability to do so.

Ɔhuri sisi sisi, ɔhuri sisi sisi nhyerɛn so e
The artist repeats a phrase that is a vocalization of a rhythm, possibly a traditional African rhythm.

Wadane aboa nanka, woakyekyere kahyire agu me so e
The artist requests something from someone, using a phrase that translates to asking for just a little bit from them.

Ɔde pɔ bi too me tirim sɛ ɔdɔ me nkoaa, sɛ na ne dɔ ɛrebɔ dɔnkɔmie e
The same person who praised Afɔfantɔ before tells the singer that their love is just as strong and powerful, like that of a supreme being.

Metɔɔ no aboɔden, sɛ na ne dɔ yɛ fofoofo e
The artist explains that the person's love is so much that they can't measure it and that it is precious.

Mede me wirɛ hyɛɛ ne mu, nanso nyinaa abɔ ahyɛ me nsa e
The singer expresses that they have tried to convince someone of something, but it seems that everyone else is against them.

Sɛ yɛkaayɛ a, yɛnmmoa sɛ, ahoɔfɛ nkyerɛ suban o
If we agree, we can bring change by finding a solution, which seems to involve Afɔfantɔ.

Oh oh oh, afɔfantɔ e, woagyegye me ɛkɔkwan so
The singer repeats a phrase that praises Afɔfantɔ's ability to guide them to success.

Woakɔ akɔgya me wo asuku n'ani o
Afɔfantɔ specifically helps the artist with their struggles in life.

Oh oh oh, Papa Doctor, kyerɛ me e
The artist calls out to a person called Papa Doctor, asking them to educate them on something (not specified in the lyrics).

Anaa sɛ mehu ɛpo biom a, ɛtworo bɛn na mɛnom o
The singer ponders what they would do if they receive money, wondering what life would be like for them then.

Afrimata Matɔ nkyene akyɛ o, yɛde mako na ɛda m'ase ɛ
The singer repeats a phrase that praises someone called Matɔ Nkyene Akyɛ, expressing gratitude to them for something they did.

Oh, matɔ nkyene akyɛ e, yɛde mako na ɛda m'ase o
The artist repeats the same phrase as before, giving it a slightly more personal touch.

Akoma, akoma de me dɔ bɛkɔ a, yɛnkɔ e
The artist's heart is filled with love, and they express their desire to go forward in life.

Wosee me bɔ, wohyɛ me bɔ sɛ
The artist asks someone (not specified in the lyrics) to take a look at them (perhaps asking for help or guidance).

Wobɛkura me mu sɛ kosua mono e
The singer pleads with somebody (not specified in the lyrics) to not break their heart like an unfaithful lover.

M'anunaa yɛ no, na wobɔ me te sɛ ɔbɔ te sɛ adeɛ e
The artist feigns ignorance of someone's intentions towards them, asking them what they really want.

Ɛyɛ ampa sɛ, ɔdɔ bi te sɛ, samina ahuruo
Love is like a herb that can heal, and can be used to treat wounds.

Fitaa fitaa hyɛnhyɛn kwa, mframa bɔ mpo a, na ayera o
Whispers and the sound of the wind can be heard when everything else is quiet, bringing peace to the soul.

Makɔdi n'ahoɔfɛ akyi, woama nkasɛe awɔ me o
The singer explains that when they met Afɔfantɔ, it was like a new beginning, and it gave them energy to keep going.

Oh oh oh, afɔfantɔ e, woagyegye me ɛkokwan so
The artist repeats a phrase that praises Afɔfantɔ's ability to guide them to success.

Anaa sɛ mehu ɛpo biom a, etworo bɛn na mɛnom o
The artist repeats a line from earlier, reminding themselves of what they pondered before.

Oh oh oh, ah, woakɔgya me yayaaya
The singer repeats a phrase that praises Afɔfantɔ's assistance with their struggles.

Oh oh oh, ɔdɔ yɛwu agyegye me, woagyegye me, agyegye me, akɔku me
The singer describes love as a guide that helps them, embraces them, and binds them.

Me na m'asɛm ni o, wokaayɛ na mantie o
The artist emphasizes that what they are saying is important, and they hope the listener takes it to heart.

Me na m'asɛm ni o, ɛna, wokaayɛ na mantie o
They repeat what they said before, perhaps to even further drive the message home to the listener.

Oh oh oh, ah, woakɔ akɔda agya me
The artist calls out to someone who helps guide them, using a phrase that refers to a father figure (or someone in a similar role).

Ɔdɔ yɛwu akɔda agya me o
The singer appreciates and loves this person who helps lead them, using the same phrase from before.

Afrimata
The song ends with a repetition of the word used to pay tribute to someone who brings joy, which, in this case, may refer to Afɔfantɔ.