Ikulu (Nigeria)
Verse 1
Lokori lɛ lɛ nɛ kɛdɛ kpɛɛ, Kɔlɔ kɛ nɛ yìr kpɛɛ, Bɔɔtɔ kɛ yɔɔ ayɔr kɔɔ, Bolingo gɔlɔŋ nɛ bɔɔ kpɛɛ. Mɛ kɛ kpɛɛ kɛdɛ, wo kɛ kpɛɛ kpɛɛ, Bolingo bɛɛ ayɔr yɔɔ.
Verse 2
Mu bolingo ya enyi o ya alɔ, Bɔɔtɔ kɛ yɔɔ ayɔr mɛɛ, Bɛɛ ayɔr kpɛɛ, bɛɛ ayɔr yìr, Ayɔr kɔkɔra bɛɛ kpɛɛ. Bɛɛ kɛ bɔɔtɔ kpɛɛ, bɛɛ kɛ kpɛɛ kpɛɛ, Bolingo tɛ ayɔr kpɛɛ.
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English Translation
Verse 1:
When hearts meet hearts with equal care, And voices listen, truly hear, Respect builds bridges everywhere, Love grows when honor draws us near. What I give freely, you return, Together, our love will burn.
Verse 2:
In friendship's dance or marriage bond, Respect must flow like gentle streams, Each person valued, each held fond, Supporting one another's dreams. When both give honor, both receive, That's how true relationships achieve.