Wofa Kwame
Sarkodie Lyrics

KHmmm!! aasefem.Nsɛmpii ɛna mepɛsɛ meka, tie!!
Clear my throat, I have a message. I don't know how to say it, but listen!!

Deɛ ɛdi kan, mesrɛ montie, listen!! tie!!
When it's time, let's hit the road. Listen!!

Papa bia yɛfrɛ no Wɔfa Kwame pɛsɛ ɔtu kwan
We're asking our dad about Uncle Kwame, the one who is always overseas.

Na Wɔfa Kwame daeɛ so a nesɛ dabi ɔbɛnya bi aba fie na wapɛ bi asi dan
Uncle Kwame never stays long, but we hope he brings something back when he comes home.

Nafɛfoɔ a ɔne ɔmobɔɔ ɔbra wɔ Akyem Agogo emu fa naa adikan
People who work hard in Akyem Agogo never lack food to eat.

Ɔɔne ne yere Maa Julie ne neba Josephine abɛtena Community 4 aban
He sent his wife Maa Julie and his son Josephine to live in Community 4.

Ɛɛno nsosoa ɔmo hire
He doesn't do anything special.

Ne yere kɔ kwan so Togo nanso mfasoɔ no sua
His family frequently goes to Togo and they bring back cloth.

Na Bosome rent koraa yɛsɛn, ɔbɛtua awie na neba nso kɔtworɔ paper
He always pays his rent on time and also sends money to his son who is in school.

Naso hyeɛ no wobɔ nabaso koraa na nebo afu ɔse: nyame bɛtua woka
When his family asks him for money, he always tells them that God will provide.

Nadwen ayɛ no Visa Visa nti ɔso daeɛ koraa na wakem: agyei afa
He finally got his Visa and now he's saying he will travel.

Nso ɔbɛsɔre na wada
But still he hasn't left yet.

Ɔɔhyɛɛ aseɛ German.Embassy, ɛhɔ yɛbouncee no ten
He is waiting for the German Embassy to call him.

Belgium coz newɔfase bi wɔ Ghent
He wants to go to Belgium because there's a new opportunity in Ghent.

Yaa ɔdi yaw sɛ ne family ne friends obia ntumi mma nente Wiemuhyɛn scent
Yaa doesn't understand why her family and friends can't detect the Wiemuhyen smell.

Application forms nkoaa wafilli yɛkabomu a nka watwerɛ ɔnoa ne book
She filled out the application form and submitted it with her book.

Embassy biaa wawura mu pɛn nti yɛhu nanim a na yama no ankɔnnwa ne juice
We're waiting in line at the Embassy and we brought some juice to keep us hydrated.

Wapa aba na monhu no mmɔbɔ
When he arrives, I'll pick him up.

Na sesei deɛ ɔse ɔnya Lome koraa ɔbɛkɔ
But even though he said he was just going to Lome, he'll still come back.

Wokɔ ne fie a ɛnwom a ɔpɛ a ne Aporsor
When he gets home, he is always greeted with love.

Ne passport stamp ayɛ mu ma sei kyɔ
He always proudly looks at his passports stamps.

Sesiaa nanim agu ɛkorɔ
He's always trying to plan his next trip.

Wonnware nti nantem aporɔporɔ
Because of the numerous travels, his friends must always wait for him.

Yɛbɛgyegye ntoboa de nakɔ Dubai nyɛ saa ɔbɛwu ansa na afe nakɔ aprɔ
We'll take a private plane to Dubai as soon as he arrives then head to Paris.

Wɔfa Kwame abrɛ ɔnka nesɛn koraa ansa moate aseɛ Ɔɔnni abusua biaa na wawu adi adeɛ Nti ɔdebɛfa soro anfa a ɔdebɛfa aseɛ hmm
Uncle Kwame says he will soon be coming back because his family members are eager to see him. He will work as hard as he can when he is there.

ɛyɛ nsɛm pii.ɛnnɛ nsɛm no makyekere no bɔtɔ.Bɔkɔɔɔ.Wɔfa Kwame deɛ naabɛsen no, na meaa nso masɛm a mete ho na mebɛka yi Tie!!
It's a serious matter. This issue should not be taken lightly. Uncle Kwame needs to be notified and I also have some things to say. Listen!!

ɔbaa bi amɛ mabrɛ ewiase Wateetee mea sɛ woohwehwɛ mea gye nkwankwaannuase
There was a woman I loved. She deceived me and took all of my money

Sɛ nsukɔm koraa nɛdwle mea watwi afa meso ɔbɛtumi aba mayie ase? (No No)
If the worm eats my crops, how will I make harvest? (No No)

Hwɛ, mate sika aware no.na ɔbɛkumi sesiaa koraa manim aguase
Look, manage your finances well. Because if your travels increase, your money will decrease.

ɔmpɛ masɛm na wonhwɛ nani ase Wama mɛsi meti ase
He says he's been busy and hasn't had time for anyone. But please excuse him.

Aduane abɔme Ayaasekɔm, ɔnoaa ɔnkɔ asɔre
The customs officials have taken his goods. He's now at the police station.

Metenaa me baabi koraa nka meho atɔme ɔndɔ me nankampɛsɛ obi adɔme
I have repeatedly told him, yet he still makes the same mistakes. He always involves someone in his problems.

Menyɛɛ obia bɔne ɔyɛ okumfodomfo Abusua montu nefo Sɛ bɔne bi na mayɛ mpo nka mede nkotodwe nɛbɛ pawkyɛw Maa Mle wonku menko
I don't believe anyone is bad. He's a respected elder in the family. If he has a problem, I'll try to help him resolve it or seek advice from other family members

Obi mmɛgye me meewu oo Maame kaeɛ oo Kwasi kae oo ɔbaa wookɔ ware no no medaeɛ mu ɔbaeɛ oo ɔbaeɛ bɛkuu wo na woayie no ɔsaeɛ oo
Someone asked me for water. Mom is calling, Kwasi is calling someone's lady is at the door. I'll be back soon, wait for me. She will greet you and then she'll leave.

Mantie afutuo makɔtua ho payo Madi ahoɔfɛ akyi akɔfa Crocodile Mabɛn mewuo ɔsɔfo prophecy Neɛ mayɛ ama no na sɛ ɔbɛkae Mea meyere mesuro senn kakai, How?
Tie the knot firmly and hold strong. Get something tough and durable like Crocodile skin. If the Prophet's predictions come true, what will I do? I have so many plans, what to do, How?

Wɔfa Kwame abrɛ ɔnka nesɛn koraa ansa moate aseɛ Ɔɔnni abusua biaa na wawu adi adeɛ Nti ɔdebɛfa soro anfa a ɔdebɛfa aseɛ hmm
Uncle Kwame says he will soon be coming back because his family members are eager to see him. He will work as hard as he can when he's there.