The Global Reach Of The Uganda, East Africa song "Corona Virus Alert" By Bobi Wine, featuring Nubian Li

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part III of a three pancocojams series about the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert" by Bobi Wine and Nubian Li.

Part III presents selected comments from the discussion thread for the "Corona Virus Alert" video that was showcased in Part I and Part II of this pancocojams series.

Part III also presents selected comments from the discussion thread for another YouTube copy of this same video. Most of these selected comments document the global reach of this Ugandan Covid-19 prevention song.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/information-about-uganda-east-africa.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. Part I showcases a YouTube video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing their song "Corona Virus Alert". That post also presents information about Bobi Wine and information about the song "Corona Virus Alert".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/bobi-wine-and-nubian-li-corona-virus.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases the same video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing "Corona Virus Alert" that was embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series. Part II also includes the lyrics to that song which are provided in captions in that video.

The content of this post is presented for health education, and cultural purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) for his political, humanitarian, and cultural legacy. Thanks also to Nubian Li for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD FOR THE "CORONA VIRUS ALERT" VIDEO PUBLISHED BY ROBERT KYAGULANYI SSENTAMU
These comments are from a portion of that discussion thread. I didn't read the entire discussion thread. Most of these selected comments are from commenters from different nations throughout the world.

All of these comments were published from March 25th to May 1, 2020. Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.

1. Mark Esekielu Temaati
"I can't believe this songs exist! People make songs of jokes but this is an ALERT SONG wow just WOW...Keep Up the Good Vibe"

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2. Sameer Malik
"Planning to put this on LIVE TV in MUMBAI (INDIA)..."

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3. kuda
"good message, love from zimbabwe, lets pray for Africa"

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4. TheDudafantini11
"What a great song, greetings from Brazil!"

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5. Haluk Barlas
"Great song greetings from Turkey"

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6. Herry Okrane
"Love from Tanzania , Bob wine the future of East Africa"

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7. Juliet Lewis
"This song was talked about on BBC today. The message is indeed heard. 🙏"

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8. BK Croydon
"This song has played here in LONDON on one the main TV channel after the 7pm live broadcast news.... preach MR president.... edutainment....# mission 2021...✊✊✊ I predict when this Coronavirus is over this man will get an ward ..... mark my words...🙏🙏"

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9. Balamu Community Outreach program
"It was playing in Netherlands this morning"

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10. Joyce Nakanwagi
"Let us pray to God and remain home please this is serious am in Saudi Arabia but we are in the house no more moving out and curfew is going on"

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11. Marykiambu Kenya
"Wow... I am Kenyan..bt currently in qatar... The song is amazing... Pure love bobiwine❤️ug.... Let's fight CORONA... 2gether... I can't get enough of this.. 💬💬💞💕💟❤️"

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12. Mohd Fardzi Asyrani Bin Affandi Affandi
"From malaysia 🇲🇾 Tq for the song"

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13. Ubani Kelvin
"Bobi Wine is a role model. I've been following his political travails in the hands of the present government. Uganda's youths should rally round him and do away with the old analogue leaders who only enrich themselves. Much love from Nigeria"

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14. Nakiyingi Elizabeth
"Thanks Kelvin for the advise. Uganda loves Nigeria 😍"

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15. leigh-justin sherab-samten
"Great guys, love it , keep singing and spreading awareness I am from South Africa living in Spain and hearts going out to everyone everywhere but definitely to Mama Afrika xxxx"

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16. Sinclair Roberts
"I am a Zimbabwean living in the United States. Bobi Wine and Nubian Lee have simplified this message in a beautiful message. Congratulations Bobi on your love for the Ugandan and African people. You are an inspiration."

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17. Sir Duah Ander
"I'm in love with this song much❤❤❤❤ from Ghana🇬🇭 respect👊"

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18. tony yator
"Great brother,, Kenya loves you.All the best you lead Uganda to freedom"

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19. Malixole RICHARD
"Wow i like this guy is cold Bobi Wine i like the way is fighting for his country people the young Lion's here in South Africa are supporting you our chief commander"

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20. caroline namukhula
"Just in time thanks honorable, in Abu Dhabi even my workmates are happy for the message. Non Ugandans imagine may God almighty safe his creations"

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21. Jennifer García
"We are together in this contingency and together we will face and get out of it ...
Blessings of México♥️"

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22. Tonny Right Preacher
"Am enjoying the song here from USA Massachusetts. It's a nice one international message big up upon yourself One and Only Presido in the Diaspora we are with you"

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23. Dollyann Hutson
"Great message lots of love from Suriname."

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24. #SAY NO TO OPPRESSION
"This video is trending in Canada on CP24 news network this week"

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25. Emeka Ginikanwa
"I have been playing this song and can't get tired to enjoying the vibes, great song to stay at home. Thanks guys Naija 🇳🇬🇳🇬from Amsterdam."

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD FOR THE CORONA VIRUS ALERT PUBLISHED BY BOBI WINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUHrck2g7Ic

These comments are from a portion of that discussion thread. I didn't read the entire discussion thread. Most of these selected comments are from commenters from different nations throughout the world.

All of these comments were published from March 25th to May 1, 2020. Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.

1. Kakai Mercy ritah
"Arab children were telling me that we saw yani African song of corona then after checking three songs they told me yes this one yani. Thanks for preaching my presido"

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2. Francesca Esposito
"Thank you! I will use it in a lesson about health right here in Italy."

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3. A J
"Beautiful song thanks for alert..respect from malaysia brotha..SYMMPUTOM"

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4. N rivers
"I like it. :) Respect from Russia"

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5. Machette Machette
"Respect from Tanzania"

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6. ismail kigenyi
"Respect& much love ❤️ from U.S.A 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸"

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7. Jay Cee
"Here before 1M , this song is nice. Well done. Greetings from Germany

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8. Isaac Njobvu
"Respect from Zambia 🇿🇲"

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9. Ssentongo Sharifu
"The bad news is that some disliked thinking there downloading the song and the good news is that we got message loud and clear. Big up large Bobi wine the next Ugandas president awesome combination of talents."

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10. بدر العفاري
"Hihihi well said"

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11. Khaoula ayt batel
"Respect from Morocco"

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12. Sara Aristizábal
"Great message. Greetings from Colombia"

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13. Chapman Alexander
"The first Ug song to hit 1M views in 2 weeks."
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"UG" = "Uganda"

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14. Nazli Izadeen
"This was so good ✌️❤️from sri lanka"

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15. Kim Jong Un
"Great. Bob Marley would be proud."

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REPLY
16. world boss
"True"

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17. Ssentongo Sharifu
"True dat👍👍"

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18. Herman Kizito
"Wawooo 💓👌🙏🇺🇬, 1 million views. Thanks so much guys ❤️. Our Bobi we stand up with you 💓👌🇺🇬"

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19. wss w
"Very powerful messages for everyone 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿"

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20. kisubika90 ivan
"love you so much my next president come 2021"

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21. zBlazeMan YT
"RESPECT FROM ROMANIA!!"

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22. Richard Alexandro Mariai
"Songs vibes 🔥🔥 🙏🙏🙏 Respect from WEST PAPUA."

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23. funforevery1
"Love And Respect From PAKISTAN🇵🇰"

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24. Sheriff mballow
"Respect from 🇬🇲🇬🇲"
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GM = Gambia

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25. Kacper Czajka
"Thank you!)) Sending love from Poland"

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26. Ssentongo Sharifu
"Longlive Bobi de sweetest wine. Much love from Japan"

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27. sinan no film production
"Ssentongo Sharifu l love that spirit bro"

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28. indi saragi
"Im ready for my covid rotation, greet from indonesia brother 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿"

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29. LeeZha
"Very catchy, I love it 💕. Great advice in the time we're living now. Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾. Let's fight this together 💪💪💪"

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30. Shalawi شعراوي Sekabembe سيراج
"This song here in Brazill is like usefull water also government of brazill use it"

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31. Music Is My Life
"Love from Guatemala ❤️
#StayHome
#StaySafe"

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32. Wonder Wonderz14
"Sensitise the masses to sanitise"

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33. Indiangaminghub
"From India. Lots of love for Raising awareness. Stay home stay safe."

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34. DuffBeer2nd
"Dancing to this song is not a Sympotom!"

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35. Blessed Blessed
"DuffBeer2nd 😂😂but disliking is a symptom 😂😂"

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36. Wonder Wonderz14
"Keep distance and quarantine 🔥🔥🔥🇺🇬"


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37. XL Project YouTube
"Well well well...
Talking and singing about social distancing...
And you're all amassed in a little studio recording this song, for God sake!
😂😄😅
But hey, song is awesome. 👏
Cheers from Italia 🇮🇹
Happy Easter to everyone"

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38. abbas ssentongo
"Maybe the first santise then went to studio"

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REPLY
39. بدر العفاري
"These guys are one family still this is their home and a studio but I don't see them packed, are u trying to say that for us in single room we chase others out or"

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40. chris tucker
"XL Project YouTube if u don’t see social distancing in the studio then you are infected"

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41. XL Project YouTube
"Geee folks, I was just trying to be funny. 🤷‍♂️ (you know, that's also visual communication, but it's ok, I know they shall be ok, it's not the point, we all have to carry on as humankind ☺️🎉🦇🐰). I didn't want to upset anybody. I like that song and I'm eager to listen to more from them. 😊❤️🎶 They are truly gifted, otherwise I wouldn't waste my time, and yours, commenting.
Cheers and God speed"

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42. Joy Steak UG
"One wise man once said that "one good thing about music,when it hits you -you feel no pain "

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This concludes Part III of a three part pancocojams series on Bobi Wine's song "Corona Virus Alert".

Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

Bobi Wine, featuring Nubian Li -"Corona Virus Alert" (Uganda, East Africa song) video & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a three pancocojams series about the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert" by Bobi Wine and Nubian Li.

Part II of this series showcases the same video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing "Corona Virus Alert" that was embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series. Part II also includes the lyrics to that song which are provided in captions in that video.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/information-about-uganda-east-africa.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. Part I showcases a YouTube video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing their song "Corona Virus Alert". That post also presents information about Bobi Wine and information about the song "Corona Virus Alert".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-global-reach-of-uganda-east-africa.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. Part III presents selected comments from the discussion thread for the "Corona Virus Alert" video that was showcased in Part I and Part II of this pancocojams series.

Part III also presents selected comments from the discussion thread for another YouTube copy of this same video. Most of these selected comments document the global reach of this Ugandan Covid-19 prevention song.

The content of this post is presented for health education, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) for his political, humanitarian, and cultural legacy. Thanks also to Nubian Li for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: #BOBI_WINE_CORONA_VIRUS



Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Official, Premiered Mar 25, 2020

BOBI WINE ft NUBIAN LEE CORONA VIRUS SONG

Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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LYRICS: CORONA VIRUS ALERT
(Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) & Nubian Li)

The bad news is that everyone is a potential victim
But the good news is that everyone is a potential solution

Sensitize the masses to sanitize
Keep a social distance and quarantine
The coronavirus is sweeping over mankind
Everybody must be alert
It’s a global pandemic we can never take for granted
Everybody must take charge

The corona virus disease should not be taken lightly
Everybody must be alert
It’s a matter of life we can never take for granted
Everybody must take charge

Discipline and personal hygiene
And make sure you regularly wash your hands
Keep a distance from everyone
Report anything like a symptom

Serious fever is a symptom
Dry cough is a symptom
Even is sneezing a symptom
Itchy eyes …and flu is a symptom

If you get sick…
Please do not transmit the disease
Isolate yourself from the public
Be patriotic
See what is happening in Italy
Many people have died
Prevention is better than cure

The corona virus is sweeping over mankind
Everybody must be alert
It’s a global pandemic we can never take for granted
Everybody must take charge

The corona virus disease should not be taken lightly
Everybody must be alert
It’s a matter of life we can never take for granted
Everybody must take charge

The corona virus is sweeping over mankind
Everybody must be alert

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This concludes Part II of this three part pancocojams series on the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert".

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Visitor comments are welcome.

Information about the Uganda, East African singer/politician Bobi Wine & Information about his song "Corona Virus Alert'

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a three pancocojams series about the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert" by Bobi Wine and Nubian Li.

Part I showcases a YouTube video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing their song "Corona Virus Alert".

That post also presents information about Bobi Wine and information about the song "Corona Virus Alert".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/bobi-wine-and-nubian-li-corona-virus.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases the same video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing "Corona Virus Alert" that was embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series. Part II also includes the lyrics to that song which are provided in captions in that video.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-global-reach-of-uganda-east-africa.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. Part III presents selected comments from the discussion thread for the "Corona Virus Alert" video that was showcased in Part I and Part II of this pancocojams series.

Part III also presents selected comments from the discussion thread for another YouTube copy of this same video. Most of these selected comments document the global reach of this Ugandan Covid-19 prevention song.

The content of this post is presented for health education, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) for his political, humanitarian, and cultural legacy. Thanks also to Nubian Li for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: #BOBI_WINE_CORONA_VIRUS



Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Official, Premiered Mar 25, 2020

BOBI WINE ft NUBIAN LEE CORONA VIRUS SONG

COVID-19
Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Statistics as of April 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM EDT
Total # of views - 272,596
Total # of likes -6.8k
Total # of dislikes -158
Total # of comments -744
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Another YouTube posting of this same video (with English and French captions) was published on YouTube by Bobi Wine on March 25, 2020. That video has 1,163,772 views, 27k likes, 565 dislikes, and 2,001 comments as of 9:41 AM EDT.

I showcased the "Corona Virus Alert" by Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Officialthat first video because I happened upon it first.

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INFORMATION ABOUT BOBI WINE
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kyagulanyi_Ssentamu
"Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (born 12 February 1982), known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, activist, singer, actor, businessman and philanthropist. As of 11 July 2017, he serves as the member of parliament representing Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region.[1]

Music career
Kyagulanyi began his music career in the early 2000s, and adapted the stage name Bobi Wine. His first singles "Akagoma", "Funtula", and "Sunda" (featuring Ziggy D) brought him success in the East African music scene.[4] His music has been characterised as reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat, often with a socially conscious message. He was the leader of the group Fire Base Crew[6] until its disbandment, after which he started a new group known as Ghetto Republic of Uganja.[7] He has released more than 70 songs over 15 years.[4]

In 2016, his song "Kiwani" was featured on the soundtrack for the Disney movie Queen of Katwe.[8]

Film career
Wine is also a film actor, mainly starring in local Ugandan movies.[4]...

Political career
In April 2017, Kyagulanyi announced his candidacy for parliament in an upcoming by-election for the Kyaddondo East Constituency. His door-to-door walking campaign attracted attention both in Uganda and abroad.[7][11] He won the contest by a wide margin, beating two seasoned candidates: Sitenda Sebalu of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and Apollo Kantinti of the main opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).[1][12][1]

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Kyagulanyi was arrested on 15 August 2018 for possible charges of unlawful possession of firearms and incitement to violence,[16] after which he was brought in front of a military court and charged with the former the following day. The Times reported that Kyagulanyi appeared to have been beaten before appearing in court.[17] Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, a lawyer who has represented detained MPs, said that Kyagulanyi was in a worrying state of health and needed urgent medical attention.[18] The government has repeatedly denied allegations of torture. Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye called a press conference, where he demanded the MP's immediate release.[19]

With popular protests growing in Uganda demanding Kyagulanyi's release, and heated discussions in the Ugandan Parliament, the Ugandan State prosecution withdrew the charges filed during Kyagulanyi's second appearance in front of the General Court Martial in Gulu on 23 August 2018. The prosecution indicated it would further pursue possible charges in a civilian court for a possible trial of the MP.[20] Upon release, Kyagulanyi was rearrested and charged with treason in a civilian court.[21] In September 2018, Kyagulanyi was released on bail and travelled to the United States for medical treatment for injuries he allegedly received in custody.[22] The Ugandan government banned his supporters from gathering on the day of his release, and on the day of his return from the United States.[22][23] He eventually addressed his supporters in a gathering outside his home upon his return to Uganda on 20 September 2018.[24]

In August 2019, Kyagulanyi was charged with "intent to alarm, annoy or ridicule" President Museveni for his role in the Arua incident the previous year. The charges came a day after the death of Ziggy Wine, a fellow Ugandan musician and staunch critic of Museveni, who was kidnapped and tortured by unknown assailants.

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2021 presidential election
On 24 July 2019, Kyagulanyi formally announced his bid to run for President in the 2021 general election.[33]

Humanitarian work
Kyagulanyi has supported several practical projects to improve conditions for the poor.[3] In 2012, he started a campaign to promote more regular cleaning in hospitals, sanitation, garbage management, and hand washing to prevent disease.

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Controversies
Wine is often outspoken about political and social issues in Uganda, generating some controversy. Until January 2019, he had a long-standing feud with fellow Ugandan musician Bebe Cool, who has sung in support of President Museveni and the NRM, while Kyagulanyi has supported opposition interests."...

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG "CORONA VIRUS ALERT"
From https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/mar/26/sensitise-to-sanitise-bobi-wine-uses-song-to-fight-coronavirus-across-africa

'Sensitise to sanitise': Bobi Wine uses song to fight coronavirus across Africa

by Guardian staff, Thu 26 Mar 2020

Ugandan star among those taking to the airwaves with a message on how to avoid spreading Covid-19
"Bobi Wine, a Ugandan musician and rising political force, has joined the likes of footballer-turned-president George Weah in resorting to song to help stem the spread of coronavirus in Africa.

Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, worked with fellow artist Nubian Li to release a song on Wednesday laced with east Africa’s signature rhumba melodies about the importance of personal hygiene.

“The bad news is that everyone is a potential victim,” Wine sings. “But the good news is that everyone is a potential solution.”

The pair exhort people to regularly wash hands, keep a distance and look out for symptoms such as a fever and cough.

Uganda on Wednesday confirmed five more cases of Covid-19, bringing its tally to 14, four days after it recorded its first patient. President Yoweri Museveni’s government has already taken a raft of measures including sealing off borders, closing bars, and banning public gatherings to contain the outbreak.

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Uganda has a history of using music to tackle other outbreaks.

Songs about HIV/Aids by another Ugandan crooner Philly Bongoley Lutaaya helped spread awareness in the 1980s and 90s and bring down sky-high infection rates. He later died of the disease.

Joel Ssenyonyi, Bobi Wine’s spokesman, told Reuters the singer had distributed press releases on Covid-19 and handed out jerry cans and soap to improve hand washing in communities.

“One other creative way of communicating is through music,” Ssenyonyi said. “Most people love to listen to music so what better way to put across a message than through music.”

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This concludes Part I of this three part pancocojams series about the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert".

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#CoronaVirusChallenge Compilation Video Featuring Nigerian Producer Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus", Part II

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about the #CoronaVirusChallenge that features Nigerian Producer Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus".

Part II showcases a video of Lord Sky recording the beats for his song "Corona Virus".

Part II also showcases the same #CoronaVirusChallenge compilation video that was embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series and includes some comments from that compilation video's discussion thread.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/04/coronaviruschallenge-compilation-video.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. Part I presents information about Lord Sky and showcases a compilation video of #CoronaVirusChallenge that features Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus".

The lyrics to that song are included in this post along with definitions/explanations of a few words from that song

The content of this post is presented for health education, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Lord Sky for his musical legacy and thanks to all those who are featured in this compilation video. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Video #1: Corona Virus Ft Cardi B, Yemi Alade, Peruzzi [#TheBeatBreakdown]



Lord Sky, Mar 28, 2020

60 Secs breakdown of Corona Virus, Produced By #LordSky

COVID-19
Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Statistics as of April 29, 2020 at 11:08 PM EDT
Total # of views - 12,603
Total # of likes -440
Total # of dislikes -11
Total # of comments -34

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Video #2: #CoronaVirusChallenge Compilation - Lord Sky Ft. Cardi B, Yemi Alade, Peruzzi



Lord Sky, Apr 20, 2020

Song: Corona Virus - Lord Sky

COVID-19
Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Here are some from this video's discussion thread, with numbers added for referencing purposes only.
All of these comments were published between April 20th and April 29th, 2020.


1. Taiwo Adesegun
"Corona-Virus you will never kill me 😂."

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2. Imperfectly perfect
"Amen 🙏🌠❤"

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3. Manny Fresh
"first girl knows how to do afang soup!"
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From https://www.africanbites.com/afang-soupspinach-and-okazi-leaves/
..."Afang Soup is of Nigerian origin–a much-celebrated recipe from the efik ethnic group in the southern part of Nigeria –and often served at ceremonial occasions such as weddings, child birth and to honored guests. It has spread its wings throughout Nigeria and has been embraced in neighboring countries.”...
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Based on that quote, I think the commenter meant that the first girl in this video compilation (who is White) dances like Nigerians.

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4. Muxiq tin
"So White people Can dance afro"

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5. Adjoa Bediako
"Some not all"

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6. Jay boy Ben
"D first lady killed it"

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7. brown sugar
"The last group was just beyond boring. The first girl, i loved. I never experedit. The policemen were the best. I'm not sure what i watched in between.

But that man with his kids though😅"
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"Experedit" may be a typo for "expected".

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8. one in every six.
"Corona virus u will never kill me ."

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9. symply bethel
"The first white lady did the unexpected and made me proud as a Nigerian.. fr"

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10. Henry Code
"Nice one both the oyibos and blacks perform well 😂😂
Coro will never kill us oooo"
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"Oyibos" (also given as "oyinbos)" means "White people".

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11. okuomose okuns
"You must be joking they r blaming Africans for Corona from China to America"

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12. Ejeh Inasco
"Lord sky you're the boss....."

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13. philip onyirimba
"Congrats Lord Sky...You’re now global, much deserved!"

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14. Lucy Bae
"Your now a star bro congratulations ⭐️😇"

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15. Lucy Bae
"😂😂😂😂🤣⭐️"

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16. Blessing Chidimma
"I just love my yemi voice mama Africa"

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17. Manny Fresh
"ahh! the second can do ekpankukwor!"
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From what I can gather via Google search, ekpankukwor is a Nigerian porridge. I think this comment has the same meaning as #3, i.e. This woman dances like (and as well as) Nigerians.

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18. Isaiah Shibeleka
"The 1st two nailed it"

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19. Thinking Mom
"Shoopsing... too much white people in this video mehson. Big up yourself broda Lord Sky."

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20. Lizzy Smiley
"Very cool remix
Good work"

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21. Amara Okpechi
"Mediocre @ best!

The original is/will ALWAYS, BE, the BEST!


Are these people, 2nd gen relatives of the orig?


It just seems like they watered down from the orig, play-on...random herky-jerky, nonsensical, idiocy...MOVEMENTS!


Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!


Please, no more plagiarism....Africans, this is what is always done....making fun of Africans....



Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!



What is this, TIK, TOK?!



Biko, I think I’m getting DIZZZZY, OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!



🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢



🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮



😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😷"

-snip-
I don't know what original video this commenter is referring to.

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REPLY
22. Daniel Takor
"It’s like saying Africans should not wear European brands of clothing, or dance to Asian music.
Please don’t carry hate that much in your heart, it’s just a song, and people vibin to the classic production by @LordSky"

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REPLY
23. Amara Okpechi
"Daniel Takor
You’re right...most of my native cloths were hand-made by locals...and last I checked, y’all ain’t “vibin” to my native Igbo music...it’s not hate, but REALITY! You must hate, REALITY!

My people need to stop being FOOLED...🙄😒"

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REPLY
24. Diavolo
"Abeg find way😏😏😒"
-snip-
Here's a definition for "abeg" from https://matadornetwork.com/abroad/beginners-guide-to-nigerian-pidgin-english/
" Abeg – Please, but usually not a repentant plea. Example – Abeg! No waste my time!; Which means Please! Don’t waste my time!"

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25. Amara Okpechi
"Diavolo

You’re GROWN...


Why not YOU, DO, SO, ABEG...?!"


🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️


🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️


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REPLY
26. Tochi Ezenwanne
"This one don mad oo"

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This concludes Part II of this two part pancocojams series on #CoronaVirusChallenge Compilation Video Featuring Nigerian Producer Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus"

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#CoronaVirusChallenge Compilation Video Featuring Nigerian Producer Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus", Part I

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series about the #CoronaVirusChallenge that features Nigerian Producer Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus".

Part I presents information about Lord Sky and showcases a compilation video of #CoronaVirusChallenge that features Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus".

The lyrics to that song are included in this post along with definitions/explanations of a few words from that song.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/04/coronaviruschallenge-compilation-video_29.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases a video of Lord Sky recording the beats for his song "Corona Virus".

Part II also showcases the same #CoronaVirusChallenge compilation video that was embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series and includes some comments from that compilation video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for health education, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Lord Sky for his musical legacy and thanks to all those who are featured in this compilation video. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

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INFORMATION ABOUT LORD SKY
From https://www.infoguideafrica.com/2019/10/Lord-Sky.html
"LORD SKY BIOGRAPHY, AGE, FAMILY, EDUCATION, SONGS, ALBUMS, NET WORTH AND MORE
by Igbo Clifford, October 24, 2019
"Lord Sky is a Nigerian music artist and producer. He produced the Rudeboy Psquares hit song, 'Audio Money'.

[...]

Full Name: Benjamin Idoko
Stage Name: Lord Sky
Date of birth: [no information given]
Age: [no information given]
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: Middlesex University, London
Occupation: Music artist, songwriter, producer, comedian”...

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: #CoronaVirusChallenge Compilation - Lord Sky Ft. Cardi B, Yemi Alade, Peruzzi



Lord Sky, Apr 20, 2020

Song: Corona Virus - Lord Sky

COVID-19
Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
-snip-
Statistics as of April 29, 2020 at 10:22 PM EDT
Total # of views - 28,218
Total # of likes -685
Total # of dislikes -15
Total # of comments -67

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE:
In Lord Sky's song "Corona Virus", the word "sh-t" is found in the repeated lyrics "sh-t is getting real".

As per the policy of this family center blog, the word "sh-t" isn't fully spelled out in the lyrics given below and in the explanation for the saying "sh-t is getting real".

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LYRICS- CORONA VIRUS
(Lord Sky)

Sh-t* is getting real
LORD Sky on the beat
Heyy Corona Virus
Sh-t* is getting real
Corona Virus
Getting real
Corona Virus
Sh-t* is getting


Corona Vilus ooo Ewo
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody
Anywhere you are you have to sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize

San-Tan-Tizer (Ewoo)
San-Tan-Tizer (Hand Sanitizer)
Hand and Santa-Tie
Santa-Tie
Hand and Santa-Tie (getting real)
Santa-Tie

Corona Viroos (getting real)
Corona Virus
Sh-t* is getting real

Corona Vilus ooo Ewo
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody
Anywhere you are you have to sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize

Everybody Sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize
Coro coro coroo
Corona viroos You will never kill me

Corona Virus
Sh-t* is getting real
Corona Virus
Getting real
Corona Virus
Sh-t* is getting

Heyy
Corona Vilus ooo Ewo
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody
Anywhere you go you have to sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize

San-Tan-Tizer (Ewoo)
San-Tan-Tizer (Hand Sanitizer)
Hand and Santa-Tie
Santa-Tie
Hand and Santa-Tie (getting real)
Santa-Tie

Corona Viroos (getting real)
Corona Virus
Sh-t is getting real

Coloma Vilus ooo Ewo
Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody Sanitize
Everybody
Anywhere you are you have to sanitize (Corona Virus)
Sanitize
Coro coro coroo
Corona viroos You will never kill me

Hehehe
LORD Sky on the beat
Hehehe
LORD Sky on the beat


Online source: https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Lord-Sky/Corona-Virus
-snip-
Except for the spelling of the word "sh-t", these lyrics are given as they are found on that website.

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EXPLANATIONS FOR ONE WORD AND ONE SAYING IN THAT SONG
1. "Sh-t is getting real"
From https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/shit-just-got-real/
"WHAT DOES SH-T* JUST GOT REAL MEAN?
The phrase sh-t* just got real is used when a situation has escalated. It can be used dramatically in serious scenarios—when someone responds aggressively or when the reality of some matter is fully felt or underway—or in a more humorous one, as ironic commentary on a minor annoyance.

[...]

Sh-t*, here, means any “thing” or “stuff,” (which is what it has meant since the 1930s). Getting real, or “serious,” draws on long-running slang senses of real for “authentic” (e.g., Get real!, real deal, or the real thing).”...
-snip-
To add to that explanation of that (probably African American originated) saying, in the context of Lord Sky's "Corona Virus" song, "sh-t is getting real" means that Lord Sky and/or other people may have thought that Covid-19 (coronavirus) was something like the flu, an ailment that was relatively minor. However, when Lord Sky and/or others realized how dangerous coronavirus is (perhaps because it struck close to home), then "sh-t got real.

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2. "Ewo"
From https://sugabellyrocks.com/2013/03/10-essential-igbo-phrases-that-are-not-kedu.html
"LITERAL GRAMMATICAL BREAKDOWN:
Ewo – Exclamation of sadness / unpleasant surprise / pity => Direct equivalent of Eyaaa!

FIGURATIVE MEANING:
Oh no!

WHEN TO USE IT:
Anything bad happens; You don’t give a sh-t* but you need to look like you care.

EXAMPLE:
I can’t connect to the Internet! My life is ruined!

RESPONSE:
Ewoooooo!!!!!! *****Look Sympathetic*****

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This concludes Part I of this two part pancocojams series on #CoronaVirusChallenge Compilation Video Featuring Nigerian Producer Lord Sky's Song "Corona Virus.

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(Nigerian Comedy) Kabusa Oriental Choir- "The Corona Song" Part II video & comments

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series on the Nigerian Oriental Choir's "The Corona Song".

Part II showcases the YouTube video "Kabusa Oriental Choir - The Corona Song" and presents some comments from that video's discussion thread.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/04/nigerian-comedy-kabusa-oriental-choir.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. Part I showcases this video and presents lyrics for that song from the video's captions. Part I also includes definitions of and explanations about some of those lyrics.

The content of this post is presented for health education, entertainment, and cultural purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Kabusa Oriental Choir for their cultural legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO -Kabusa Oriental Choir - The Corona Song



Kabusa Oriental Choir,Mar 22, 2020

#coronavirus #covid19

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
Numbers were added for referencing purposes only. All of these comments were published between March 22, 2020 and April 27, 2020.

1. Penninah The grace
"OMG it's not time to laugh but they made me do so 😂😂😂"

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2. noella noel
"Lol I have been waiting for your own version of corona song ...cuz I trust u guys😀😀"

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3. POPCORN KAY
"😂 Yiu guys are funny anyway thanks for the song to keep us calm and be safe, take care of ourselves not to be infected by Corona virus,"

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4. Veve Bams Official
"🤣🤣🤣 Im from Congo but I’m a big fan of u guys 🙏🏽 u sooo funny good job"

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5. Mantsha Precious Maake
"This song made my day 😘😍its our first day of lockdown in SA, and i managed to smile watching this video...love frm 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦"

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6. Emmanuel Nartey
"Very impressive.
Education through Entertainment."

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7. Joshua Prince
"When your last name is actually is okoro😂😂"

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8. You are Doing well
"John from Rwanda but living in Turkey cz of studies!!!i really like you Kabusa Oriental choir!!i wish to meet you in my whole life!!!"

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9. lydia adongo
"These dudes never disappoint 😍"

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10. BlessedChiChi
"😂😂😂 you guys are just amazing 😂😂love the beats ...I was even dancing 💃🏾"

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11. Amos Mkungile
"From Tanzania... these amazing creative guyz are very funny and talented.. applause for them👏👏👏

Corona. O coro"

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12. Talky headquarter - Janny
"🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is fun and informative too . Corobaby have mercy on the whole world"

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13. Obianuju Okafor
"I just heard this song on radio😁
Great awareness scheme!"

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14. Sentinel
"Who else noticed that this is one of the few original compositions of Kabusa choir? 😀👍💪
The message was very clear. So people let's go and COROnate ourselves and Africa. Thanks a lot @Kabusa team for this beautiful rendition! 😘😊👍"

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REPLY
15. GREAtson Vieriche CJ
"Sentinel go ahead and coronate yourself alone. 😀😀😊😊 So you typed "The message was very clear" when it wasn't actually clear to you at all. Kabusa O.C. clearly ended the song with "Protect yourself and Protect Africa, Coronate yourself and coronate Africa"."

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REPLY
16. Helen opere
"Pls dont coronate your self and Africa oh. We are begging"

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17. odiase okosun
"Passing the message, timely, correctly and entertainingly...

Wash and don't catch coro"

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18. Asma'u Yakubu
"🤣🤣🤣 no social distancing in this video ooohhh"

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19. Theophilus Gyan-Mante
"So who else realized that d sign language was fake? Eii baba coro 😂😂"

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REPLY
20. Flavia Lavie
"Bwahahahaz😀😁😁😂"

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REPLY
21. Thobile Ncane
"I legit thought it was the real deals"

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REPLY
22. Ekene
"My brother did!
He said the deaf community will flag it 😂😂😂😂"

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23. pelumi david
"Won't be surprised when I see a policeman using hand gloves to collect bribe"

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REPLY
24. King Samuel
"😂😂"

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25. Olu Jacobs
"This is the longest song Kabusa Choir ever made... Thanks Guys, everyone stay safe, wash your hands."

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26. Dominic Isioma
"Wash ur hands and say hello.
Sege Taiwan cracked me up.

#StaySafeWorld
From Nigeria."

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27. Belqees Shuaib
"Creativity at it best, releasing some stress jor 🤣🤣🤣✌️. Yaa Allah protect us from this virus Aameen yaa Arhama Raahimeen 🤲. From Ghana 🇬🇭 😍 😍 🇳🇬"

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28. Charity Kathuri
"Kenyans in the house🔊"

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29. Franfan 444
"Greets from Italy 🇮🇹 we're all in this bad situation

Saluti dall'Italia 🇮🇹 siamo tutti in questa brutta stuazione"

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REPLY
30. Timi Makan
"Stay strong my Italian friends"

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31. Favour
"Watching from China.... Am proud of my continent Africa. Bless you all brother. You have made my self quarantine not boring. I can't stop watch. Wowwooow"

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32. Ibum Offiong
"Nice composition.
But please don't slap this guy again
He has really suffer in your hands in most of your songs. Please.
Love you guys...😍😍🤩"

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33. ngwayi pascal
"if anti coro catches coro her name go be na?"
-snip-
This is a witty play on words that refers to "aunty coro" in this song's lyrics. I think the standard English translation is " If anti-coro catches coro, what would her name be?

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34. Aziz Tipoune
"I love this guys 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 a fan from Gabon 🇬🇦"

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35. Olubukola Adetosoye
"May God heal us all"

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36. Iruoma Obinna
"How many of you noticed they don't show themselves singing during Olopa's (police) part?
They only make communication signs."

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REPLY
37. Hassan Idris
"🤣🤣🤣🤣"

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38. Naomi Kao
"Atleast y'all get to go outside lol. Back here in France, we are on lock down. Being outside seems fun lol. Feel crazyyyyy"

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39. Tosin Fayanju
"crazy dudes can;t stop laughing"

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40. Colette Oge
"You guys are just too lit abeg!!
Please those that disliked this video,what is their purpose?"

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41. Teniola Vanessa
"It’s corona time I’m in UK isolation right now so boring"

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42. Pantherine Media
"Awesome. But you said nothing about staying at home and calling the ncdc toll free helpline (0800 9700 0010) if you suspect you have symptoms 😁"

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43. Daniel yo
"Shege Taiwan
I died😂😂😂😂😂"

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44. Joseph NC
"I wish we would wake up one day to discover this coronavirus was all a hoax."

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45. Tiffany Twisted
"Is this the official theme song of Coronavirus 2020? It should be."

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46. 9jah4lyf
"Been waiting. Great job guys!!! Spread the word with laughter."

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47. Beauty Anderson
"This is amazing
God Bless God Bless God Bless
What a great assemble
Good rhythm Good recording
I get the message PERIODT!!!
Now everyone hopefully does"

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48. Deborah Brown
"Thanks guys from an American mired deep in sorrow yet watching yall brings hope joy and laughter ."

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49. Pascal Key
"Those of you who disliked go and wash your hands"

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REPLY
50. Comedy Abode
"Tell dem"

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51. REPLY
EDUESE INIUBONG
"My brother, I tire o.... I hope say no be Naija person but na Oyibo dislike this video"
-snip-
I think the standard English translation of this comment is "My brother, I'm also very tired [of people giving dislikes to this video]. I hope it's a White person and not a Nigerian person who pressed the dislike icon for this video.

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REPLY
52. Darliah black Queen
"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂"

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REPLY
53. Maris Nelson
"Pascal Key the people who disliked it probably had people they knew who caught it so you can’t rlly blame them if they feel this is insensitive though I rlly like the song"

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54. Adeniyi Olaitan
"Everyone still thinks it's a joke to make memes and vines to okay na"

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55. Ankara Styles and Fashion World
"Corona shall be history someday."

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56. Everything Glorious
"Got an idea, what about social distancing against corona virus... U guys should do a composition on that too, better still practice the 2m (6 feets) distancing when singing hahaha lol..... Love u guys, love from shut down county of Leicester, Leicestershire."

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57. Creative Nitabera
"If you you catch oo your name go to Mama corona lol Nigeria for you"

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58. Olivia Codjie
"Basically...if u catch corona, your name will change to _____ coro"

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59. Smallie
"so we're all going to ignore that fake ass sign language??? lmao"

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REPLY
60. azuogu justina
"Nawao"

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REPLY
61. Mac-Gustave MULONDA K
"Comedy's sake only lol,"

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62. Ed Man
"Good Covid-19 Awareness Song.
Let’s not forget 1.5mtrs Social Distancing. Stay safe, everyone."

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63. Ama K
"Where my Ghanaians at??"
-snip-
This comment resulted in a number of "shout outs" (nation signing ins) from people from Ghana as well as some people from some other African nations. As of the time of this blog posting, there were 186 likes to this comment. Here are a few of the text replies.

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REPLY
64. Nuny Val
"Until further notice ooo. I'm here 😂"

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REPLY
65. Fatima Cisse
"Senegalese here 🇸🇳 ☺️"

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REPLY
66. Lard Awinga
"Ama K we are here oo"

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REPLY
67. Belqees Shuaib
"Here releasing some Corona stress ✌️🤣🤣🇬🇭🇬🇭🇳🇬"

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REPLY
68. Genevieve Boateng
"Here we dey ooo"

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REPLY
69. Somali Queen
"Somali here 🇸🇴"

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REPLY
70. Gladys Gbesorgbor
"We are here ooo"

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REPLY
71. sunnyiibee _
"im sierra leonean but wazzup??"

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REPLY
72. Hay-Lin
"I am here, quarantining myself chale"

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REPLY
73. victor ibe
"Appreciate this one first ah ah b4 looking for Ghanaians"

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74. nelson kiiru
"Great song but still depressing considering how this disease has ruined our lives. Btw. What does Olapa mean!? (Translation please am not Nigerian.)"

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REPLY
75. Oni Akintunde
"nelson kiiru police... you knw they usually collect 50 naira roger..u get?"

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REPLY
76. DoIt4TheGram
"Olopa....Policeman"

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77. Nana Bello
"The way he just dived when he came to hug him tho🤣🤣🤣"

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78. Janea Sam
"Na only okoro AKA O' Coro go dislike this sweet clip"

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79. Lebalwaemang Gabete
"First church service after the pandemic someone out there is going to sing this song"

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80. Savage bridges
"Dis song is actually slapping hard🔥🔥"

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81. Belinda Kumi
"Don't like the aspect of giving names to people who are infected

In all its good"

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This concludes Part II of this pancocojams series on "The Corona Song" by Kabusa Oriental Choir.

Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

(Nigerian Comedy) Kabusa Oriental Choir- "The Corona Song" Part I video & lyrics

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series on the Nigerian Oriental Choir's "The Corona Song".

Part I showcases this video and presents lyrics for that song from the video's captions. Part I also includes definitions of and explanations about some of those lyrics.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/04/nigerian-comedy-kabusa-oriental-choir_69.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases the YouTube video "Kabusa Oriental Choir - The Corona Song" and presents some comments from that video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for health education, entertainment, and cultural purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Kabusa Oriental Choir for their cultural legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO -Kabusa Oriental Choir - The Corona Song



Kabusa Oriental Choir,Mar 22, 2020

#coronavirus #covid19
-snip-
Statistics as of April 27, 2020 at 9:54 AM EDT
Total # of views -343,835
Total # of likes -13K
Total # of dislikes -134
Total # of comments -650

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INFORMATION ABOUT KABUSA ORIENTAL CHOIR
Excerpt #1
From https://mybiohub.com/2019/07/kabusa-oriental-choir.html/
"Kabusa Oriental Choir is a comedy group of four men who rose to fame through their melodious voices by twisting Nigerian songs in Catholic choir format”...

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Excerpt #2
From https://punchng.com/we-would-rather-dance-in-robes-than-perform-sexual-skits-austin-of-kabusa-oriental-choir/
"The Kabusa oriental choir group is quite vibrant in the Nigerian digital space with about 225,000 followers on Instagram. Consisting of four young men – Austin, Victor, Ransom and Ozoma – the group makes their own versions of popular songs. Austin tells TOLUWALOPE KAREEM how their group launched into social media stardom.

How did your group form the name kabusa oriental choir and what is its relevance to your brand?

When we made our first video (our cover of ‘Yeba’ and ‘Baba’ by Kizz Daniel), it turned out to be very hilarious and we figured that we needed a name. We didn’t want something classy like ‘Wembley Choir’ or ‘Pittsburgh Choir’ but needed a name that would match the local ‘Naija’ choir theme we had created– a name that had a savage ring to it. Kabusa is not just a place in Abuja, it is also where the studio we recorded the song is located, so why not ‘Kabusa’? It sounds like a place where cavemen live and that’s what made it a perfect choice. It was not like we sat on a round table and placed the names before us for everyone to vote. This choice was made three minutes before the video was posted on Instagram because we needed to include it in the caption. We called it ‘Kabusa Oriental Mass Choir’ but it was too long, so we shortened it to ‘Kabusa Oriental Choir’.”...

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LYRICS- THE CORONA SONG
(Kabusa Oriental Choir)

Okoro be careful
Make you not catch coro
Okoro be careful
Make you not catch coro
Okoro be careful
Make you not catch coro
Okoro be careful
Make you not catch corona virus

Corona e no dey show for face
So wash your hands and say hello
Hello my neighbors
No more handshake
No more hugging
No more, until further notice

Corona e no dey show for face
Why don’t you
Cover that mouth when you are coughing
Even when you are sneezing
When you are yawning
And when you catch am o
Your name go change to aunty coro
Mama if you catch am o
Your name go change to Iya coro
Baba if you catch am o
Your name go change to baba coro
Okoro if you catch am o
Your name go change to O-coro

O my sister, sister Chimamanda
A.K.A. Mandy la choco
If you catch corona
Your name will change to Mandy la coro

O, my brother brother Segun Taiwo
A.K.A Shege Taiwan
If you catch corona
Your name will change to Segun la coro

Olapa
If you stop anybody
And they start to cough
You should know that water
Have pass garri
Kukuma escort them to General Hospital
Your life is precious, forget that 50 Naira

Aunty if you catch am o
Your name go change to aunty coro
Mama if you catch am o
Your name go change to Iya coro
Baba if you catch am o
Your name go change to baba coro
Okoro if you catch am o
Your name go change to O-coro

Protect yourself and protect Africa
COROnate yourself and COROnate Africa
simple

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DEFINITIONS OF AND EXPLANATIONS ABOUT SOME WORDS IN THIS SONG
These entries are given in order of appearance in this song and numbered for referencing purposes only.

Disclaimer: I'm an African American who doesn't speak any language but American English. I've learned a little bit about Nigeria, West Africa from some Nigerians (mostly Yorubas) I've met over a period of time in my adopted city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Because I don't know any Nigerian languages and because I know very little about Nigeria culture, I may not have understood or fully interpreted these terms or sayings. Additions and corrections are welcome.

1. Okoro
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okoro
"Okoro is a surname of Igbo origin meaning "the child of the freeborn man"."

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2. coro - abbreviation for "coronavirus"

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3. Corona e no dey show for face
This is an example of Nigerian Pidgin English that I think means "Corona [virus] is invisible.

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4. 0
From the explanation for "nawa Oh!* that is given in this article https://theculturetrip.com/africa/nigeria/articles/15-nigerian-pidgin-english-phrases-you-need-to-know/ 21 Essential Pidgin Phrases You’ll Need in Nigeria
"The ‘oh’ at the end is usually added to a lot of words and phrases, a kind of conversational tick to add emphasis."

*In the comments by Nigerians and other West Africans that I've come across online, "o" at the end of a sentence isn't spelled "oh", but is written as "o" or multiple "o"s and "nawa oh" is usually written as "nawao" and "na wa ooo". In those sentences "o" doesn't mean the same thing as that standard English word.

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5. Iya
"Iya" is a Yoruba word that means "mother" in English
https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-meaning-of/yoruba-word-6c9f421cd46a32aed561635a745d824ffbcccefe.html

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6. Baba
In this song, "Baba" is a Yoruba word that means "father" in English

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7. Chimamanda
is a popular Igbo (Nigeri) name meaning "My God Will Not Fail"; A common contemporary nickname for "Chimamanda is "Mandy",

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8. Mandy la choco
My guess is that this is a reference to Mandy La Candy is a popular Nigerian transgender based in Canada.
https://www.informationng.com/2014/07/nigerian-transgender-mandy-la-candy-surfaces-follows-miss-sahharas-steps.html

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9. Segun Taiwo is a masculine Yoruba name
Segun
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olusegun
"Olusegun (sometimes spelled as Oluwasegun or its diminutive form, Segun) is a name of Yoruba origin for males, meaning "God is Victorious"."
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I think that the "Se" in the name "Segun" is pronounced "Sh" as in the English word "shed".

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10. Taiwo
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwo
"Taiwo (variant forms: Taiye, Taye, Taiyewo)[1] is a name of Yoruba origin meaning "the first twin to taste the world." or the one who comes before Kehinde.[2] Although Taiwo is the firstborn twin, in Yoruba belief Taiwo is considered the younger twin, having been sent into the world by Kehinde to determine if it is the right time to be born. The names are associated with the Yoruba belief in Ibeji, sacred twins"

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11. Shege Taiwan
"Shege Taiwan" is a play on the name "Segun Taiwo".

From http://naijalingo.com/words/shege
"Shege
Definition:pronounce \'Shay-gay\' is a swear word
Example:Take Shege!, Shege! you idiot
-end of quote-

Taiwan is a nation in the world which is claimed by China.

"Shege Taiwan" alludes to the belief that Covid-19 originated in China.

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12. Olapa - police officer

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13. water have pass garri
From http://naijalingo.com/words/watar-don-pass-gari
" “Watar don pass gari
Definition:the water is more than the gari, so you can not eat it! Is used to refer to a situation gone bad.
Example:watar don pass gari, i hear sey police de come, I don clear!"

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14. Kukuma
From http://naijalingo.com/words/kukuma
"Definition :as well, at once, already
Example: as you dey submit your own kukuma submit my own "

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15. forget that 50 Naira
My guess is that this statement alludes to the bribes that Nigerian policemen take from people they stop to arrest.

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16. COROnate
This is a play on the English word "coronate"

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This concludes Part I of a two part pancocojams series on Kabusa Oriental Choir's song "The Corona Song".

Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

"Corona Clap" by Dee-1 (Part II- YouTube Hip Hop video & selected comments)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series on the March 2020 Hip Hop track "Corona Clap" by Dee-1.

Part II showcases the YouTube video "Corona Clap" by Dee-1 and presents some comments from this video's discussion thread.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/04/corona-clap-by-dee-1-youtube-hip-hop.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. Part I showcases the video of that track and presents its lyrics. Information about that song and explanations about some of its lyrics are also given in this post.

The content of this post is presented for health education, entertainment, and aesthetic purpose.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Dee-1 and all those who are associated with this song and video. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO- CORONA CLAP - Dee-1 - (Music Video) (Dir. by Daniel IV)



Dee1music, Mar 20, 2020

[...]

BE SAFE AND STAY HOME!

Learn more about Coronavirus" https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
-snip-
Statistics as of April 25, 2020 at 8:16 AM EDT
total # of views -663,895
total # of likes-16k
total # of dislikes-606
total # of comments-993

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THAT VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
All of these comments are from March 20, 2020 to April 15, 2020 near the time this post was published. Comments are presented in relative chronological order with the oldest comments given first. Numbers were added for referencing purposes only.

1. LaLa Milan
"LETS GO Dee!! I love it 🙌🏾"

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2. Dee1music
"‘Preciate you Lala!!"

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3. Jeff Warren
"When your grandchildren ask what life was like in 2020, show this video."

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4. nubainqueen Jones
"Aye litty🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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5. SC Thomas-Joe
"Black folks are silly 🙃 we are having fun though !!! This is a whole bop!"

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6. Grant M.
"This is a smash!"

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7. CaptainMech
"Corona Clap on FIREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

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8. Lorna Satchwell
"They too close.. social distancing is vital."

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9. Lorna Satchwell
"There is a meme that says black people think social distancing means stay 6ft away from strangers only.

Like nah, stay 6ft from the people you know too."

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10. WORD LYFE
"@Lorna Satchwell facts😂😂
"

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11. Joanna B.
"😂😂😂😂😷😷👍🏽👍🏽"

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12. Bertsbug
"By touching mask and putting it on your chin you are putting virus right on your mouth. Then you will be singing a different song lol"

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13. yonell moreno
"Why is he cursing? I thought he was a Christian rapper. I'm confused."

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14. MrsKingdomWorker
"yonell moreno I thought so at first too. Listened to it several times back with my family, He said “This year”. It’s his accent and flow so it would be spelled ( this Shear). Hope this clarifies. Let’s keep each other lifted in prayer including Dee-1. We’re all in this together. 🙏🏾❤️"

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15. lilbrowngirl withlocs
"@MrsKingdomWorker soooo at 1:26 he says this "year" and not a curse word?...🤔"

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16. lilbrowngirl withlocs
"@yonell moreno right"

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17. GorgeouslyReal T.V.
"@lilbrowngirl withlocs he did say this year. "This year they about to have their graduation on facetime." "

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18. Rebecca Pfeiffer
"Best Corona Song I've heard! I played it for my daughter and now she is making sure she washes her hands to Corona Clap!! 💕"

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19. Drew Marte
"I was wondering who the first rapper was gonna be 😂😂😂 glad it was you!"

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20. Tay M.
"As a Christian rapper advertising that you are selling hand sanitizer does not represent the Christian message. We should be helping each other out for free as Gods children. Very disappointed"

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21. Pamela Shackelford
"This is crazy y’all make music video over killed virus no joke this mess is a kill people need take this for real not no games."

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22. derrick mcmullen
"I like it, creative in an uncertain world. Lol"

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23. Nick
"I appreciate the uplift, brother. This was funny. Peace."

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24. J Noneya
"😅😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣Nolia Clap rebooted"

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25. Sb Williams
"The next song he do should be called, "release that stimulus check.""

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26. ૨σყαℓ ƭεε
"Sb Williams 😂😂 an instant hit lmao"

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27. Christ Chick Conversations
"Lol I agree"

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28. Caleb Hawthorne
"Lol me too"

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29. Caleb Hawthorne
"I mean me three"

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30. HolyRoyal Princess
"🤣🤣🤣
IKR?!!
🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️👂🏽👆🏽💞"

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31. Roberto Botello
"Than after that The Corona-No_longer!!"

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32. Cara Cross
"😂😂😂 for reals!"

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33. J Noneya
"It's my money and I want it nooooooow."

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34. Sb Williams
"@J Noneya 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆"

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35. Sb Williams
"I already got the hook too.....Done lost my job bills up to my neck--all I got to say is.....release that stimulus check....stock market done crashed and I'm trying to invest all I got to say is....release that stimulus check 😄"

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36. J.D. WILLIFORD
"@SB Williams 😂😂😂 add me to the remix I have a few verses that will have you in tears laughing but I will dead ass serious lol"

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37. Alan Page
"Back Dat Check Up over another Juvie classic"

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38. April Renae Official
"😂😂😂😂😂 for real though!"

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39. OG Message Show
"Lol very creative"

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40. Debbie Parker
"I loveeeee this! You did that Dee-1!!!"

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41. Breda Osagyefo
"Wow this is one great piece in the quarantine zone. Love this and I pray it blows up >>>> @HBzGraffix"

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42. JAMES DAVIS
"Smart ass marketing

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43. JaXon Travels
"The UK doesn't get a shout out? That's cold 😂😂 I feel the song bro. Stay safe"

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44. shantédidathing
"y'all forgot africa is a continent not a country."

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45. Lisa916 Panther
"Lol... I like this🔥 I know this crisis is serious and we should be safe😷 but that don't mean we have to live out lifes so serious and let it steal our joy. Stay safe everyone God bless 🙏"

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46. Nah B
"That Nolia clap on point doe 😂😂"

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47. Kendy D
"My teacher recommended this to our class 😂😂😂😂"

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48. carbon273
"Kendy D your teacher is top tier."

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49. Sam Hoff
"Kendy D lmfao sameeeee! i just got a notification with this linked to it saying ”something to lift your spirits”

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50. Cut and Bounce Lawn Care and Party Rental
"Africa always get mentioned as a country."

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51. C. Walker
"(starts thinking of African county names with three syllables instead of typing yet another rant about Africa not being a country)"

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52. Tyler Stevenson
"Mozambique, Angola, Morocco, Lesotho, Zambia"

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53. Kerra Ky
"I think those doing a thumb down is hating. I hardly use that word but I believe it applies here."

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54. nhollis18
"Love it but y'all ain't 6 feet apart 🤣"

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55. K Lu Quinn
"I knew someone was going to come with this. I’m done with you. I love it!!!!"

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56. Litmo • Live in the Moment
"Dang you got corona AND the clap?! Lock yoself in the basement bruh"

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57. Thusitha Thanthirige
"Great Song...Greetings from Sri Lanka.........."

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58. Omg Its Kbaby
"Dis sum that would be made in Louisiana lmfao"

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57. Ikenga's Revenge
Ikenga's Revenge
1 month ago
Omg Its Kbaby that’s exactly what it is lol

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58. You Chewb
"Doing the Corona clap in quarantine inside today! Shout out to Dee1 from the Philippines! (Missionary to the Philippines 7 years now!) I pray that God would continue to Bless you and Your music! Come and see us in the PH (AFTER the virus is been CLAPPED OUT! :-)"

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59. Simpli Beauti
"This is a nice a video to bring joy and laughter while we wait this thing out. Made my night!"

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60. Millie Dee
"I love that he has the mayor in the end!!!"

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61. carbon273
"This is soo corny it’s hilarious. Many of us needed this.😂"

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62. Orluty Valis
"Thank you. Something to laugh and watch when we are stuck at home"

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63. JRB
"I love my people!!!! This is catchy as hell!!!"

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64. DJ Y-MAS
"Nairobi Kenya loves thiss 🙏🙏"

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65. Amazing Video Art
"😂😂😂😂 no Words for this, too lit 🔥🔥
Love from Holland"

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66. Jason Ingram
"This Jawn hard"

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67. 199331939
"Kinda silly but his BARS are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Great work"

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68. Brock Daniel
"Hey there not 6 feet apart!?!?!? 🤣👍🏼"

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69. Rebecca Nowak
"Omg 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ people have to make a song out of a pandemic now? Geeze! 🤮👎🏻"

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70. David Azzolina
"Song on fleek, social distancing practice as exampled in the video... notsomuch"

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71. David Hathaway
""San-tizzle on deck and I'm selling squirts" lmao"

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72. Eveon Waters
"This is not a joking moment people are dying and people have lost their jobs. Stop making fun and making songs ! This is serious make a song about the Lord and lifting people up in trouble times."

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73. ૨σყαℓ ƭεε
"1:41, 2:24 How is that making fun & not spreading awareness? This song is just him talking about how the Corona Virus hysteria has effected him & others & it’s uplifting people’s spirits during a worldwide crisis. It also serves as a marker in time & is reaching people who don’t really listen to gospel music. I’m pretty sure absolutely no one is taking this pandemic less seriously because of this song, and just because he isn’t creating music in the style that you would doesn’t mean he’s doing something wrong. This is the inspiration that God gave him. Let the man share his gift the way he was inspired to."

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74. Gideon7sevens
"The Mayor asked him to do a PSA to spread awareness for the young folks, so he made a song. This is far more effective than a press conference to get the message out. Chill dude..."
-snip-
The mayor mentioned in this comment is the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, LaToya Cantrell.

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75. Harlem Storm
"Im glad Dee put some levity to the situation cause i was getting sepressed as a nurse...i needed to laugh especially since N.O. had that parade..i wud have cancel mardi gras.Especiall since the first case was in JAN."

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76. Facepalm Fauci
"I have to admit, Coronavirus brought out some amazing parody songs. What a time to be alive, or dead."

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77. LaWanDa Williams
"I truly appreciate it. No cursing so I can share it respectfully.‼️‼️‼️💜💜💜💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽"

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78. Farouq Khalil
"Good song. Good remix. RIP Soulja Slim, He would've been proud. Big props for this. Leave it to a virus and a little human ingenuity and next thing you know you're a YOUTUBE SUPERSTAR. 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥"

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79.Aries Smith
"Sad to see people making money off the name of a deadly virus smh."

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80. millahtyme27
"Booooooooo.... you can't be serious. Lighten up!"

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81. Aries Smith
"Get informed my guy... the #1 topic right now rather we like it or not IS "corona virus". And A LOT of people are making songs with "corona virus" in the title. They do it as a marketing strategy, so people can stumble across their music. Sad indeed"

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82. Mc001Rem002
"He’s been trying to blow up so bad for a decade now he makes a song about this, anything for attention, sick"

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83. Tabitha Quinn
"Mc001Rem002 Actually, he blew up way before this song. The first song of his that blew up and went viral was Sallie Mae Back in 2016. I think Corona Clap is a fun song with the important message for everyone to be safe and cautious 🙏🏽"

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84. Dani Angelica Lee
"You touched his back with your gloves and you guys are within 6 feet of each other-party pooper"

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85. Empire Vampire1
"You cant be adjusting ur mask with your gloves on"

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86. UNI THA GOD Kcb
"Bruh y’all breathing all over each other"

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87. TheTheletterI
"Now I'm going to be selling squirts of hand sanitizer instead of Loose cigarettes hahaha."

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88. EpicTy
"Man this is sick (no pun intended)"

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89. charmedlilsis1
"Dee-1 got me over here twerking to the coronavirus."

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90. Jessica Carmel
"😂🤣 seriously! No joke. Corona clap 👏🏼

Who else is feelin’ this jam?"

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91. Felicia Maten
"My dude straight New Orleans... Love Always"

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92. RaxAss The Rapper
"Amazing bro....u are killing it...🔥🔥🔥"

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93. James E. Sorrell Jr
"Be safe ppl and stay pray up"

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94. Cooley Melz
"😂😂😂😂💥🤞
This cheered me up for sure 😁😜😅😅😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Too funny and this is a banger 🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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95. ItzYoGyalCuTiE
"Oh dang, he can rap!😍🔥🔥🔥
Just shared this music video to my social media so my folks around the world can watch it.-smallyoutuberhere, hello!🌺💖🦋"

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96. ItzYoGyalCuTiE
"If Corona Virus was a game, it would had been called, "Tag/Tag Your It," this fuccin' game won't end till everyone is tagged.🤬😭🙏🏾
God, I know this ain't a game.💔
Yo, many folks are paranoid, I kinda cringed lol they ain't 6 feet away from one another. But as long as they negative!💖 stay safe folks!"

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97. Grace Ezema
"Quarantine is really making pple creative😂😂"

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98. Doodah Man
"Dope ass beat. I like the Young MC bust it intro."

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99. Someone Important
"LMBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! This is so entertaining, and it takes away some stress over this whole corona thing. Thank y'all. I'm gonna share this.

Yo. You got to pay for squirts?! LOL!!!"

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100. Sister Mokoena
"Corona clap here in South Africa yeeh"

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This concludes Part II of this two part pancocojams series on the track "Corona Clap".

Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

"Corona Clap" by Dee-1 (YouTube Hip Hop video with lyrics & some explanations)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series on the March 2020 Hip Hop track "Corona Clap" by Dee-1.

Part I showcases the video of that track and presents its lyrics. Information about that song and explanations about some of its lyrics are also given in this post.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/04/corona-clap-by-dee-1-part-ii-youtube.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases the YouTube video "Corona Clap" by Dee-1 and presents some comments from that video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for health education, entertainment, and aesthetic purpose.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Dee-1 and all those who are associated with this song and video. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO- CORONA CLAP - Dee-1 - (Music Video) (Dir. by Daniel IV)



Dee1music, Mar 20, 2020

[...]

BE SAFE AND STAY HOME!

Learn more about Coronavirus" https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
-snip-
Statistics as of April 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM EDT
total # of views -658,722
total # of likes-16k
total # of dislikes-603
total # of comments-991

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LYRICS: CORONA CLAP
(Dee-1)

[Intro]
1, 2, 3, 4, bust it
Remix, remix, remix
I got them squirts for the low
I got them squirts for the low
Corona, Corona
Dee-1, look

[Chorus 1]
Where Italy at? USA at?
Canada, China, we don't play that
This that corona clap
This that corona clap

[Verse]
I said I'm tryna stay safe woadie, please believe
But that corona make it hard for a player to breath
Don't wash your hands, you might catch woadie then you are stuck
Right now them tickets to Jamaica only 15 bucks
I'm tryna quarantine myself, I'm staying inside
The NBA cancelled on me, man I'm feeling deprived
I'm out of toilet paper but they ain't got none in the store
Man that corona wild, you can't wipe your butt no more
And ain't no more school for students, it's just classes online
[?] about to have their graduation on FaceTime
Man they trying to cancel God, I can't go into church
Got hand sanitizle on deck and I'm selling squirts
My concerts getting cancelled man I'm really so drove
But if you start coughing around me I'm walking clean out the door

I'm telling all my people stay home, it's real, that's real
Don't play with that coronavirus man, cool out and just chill

[Chorus 2]
Where France at? Where Spain at?
Africa, Philippines, we don't play that
This that corona clap
Where Japan at? Where Brazil at?
Mexico, let 'em know, we don't feel that
This that corona clap
This that corona clap

[Outro]
Man y'all be safe, man
Y'all stay inside, dog
Don't let that corona get you, dog
You heard me, it's your boy Dee-1
Mission vision all day

[Mayor LaToya Cantrell Sample]
This is, in fact, a crisis, make no mistake about that. This is real. And we’re asking everyone to pay full attention

Source: https://genius.com/Dee-1-corona-clap-lyrics
Here's some information about this song from that page:

About "Corona Clap"
Dee-1’s “Corona Clap” is about the resulting in the 2019–20 coronavirus CODVID-19 pandemic. The song is a remix of the New Orleans anthem “Nolia Clap” by U.T.P. “Corona Clap” has been tweeted by a few New Orleans government officials, like Mayor LaToya Cantrell & Mitch Landrieu.

"Corona Clap"
Written By Dee-1
Release Date: March 17, 2020
Remix Of: Nolia Clap by U.T.P
-snip-
Several commenters in the YouTube discussion thread for "Corona Clap" wrote that this is a remix of "Nolia Clap" and that "Nolia clap" was named after the housing development (projects; government managed low income housing) called "Magnolia Housing Projects" in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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EXPLANATIONS ABOUT SOME TERMS OR PHRASES IN THIS TRACK
(given in no particular order and numbered for referencing purposes only)
1. "I got them squirts for the low" - I have some squirted sanitizer for the palms of the hands

2. "Where Italy at? USA at?" (and other nations) - Instead of asking for the actual locations of these nations, these questions are calls (commands, requests) for people to give a shout out to their nation of origin or to where they are living now.

When someone writes "[nation or city/region] where you at?" on certain YouTube discussion threads. people from that place "sign in" (write their names or their nation's name). For one example of a pancocojams "nation signing in" post, click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/nation-signing-in-comments-from-youtube.html for the April 2019 pancocojams post entitled "Nation Signing In" Comments From The YouTube Video Discussion Thread For "Eloko Oyo" by Fally Ipupa"

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3. Woadie
From https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Woadie
"Woadie
Def: Term of endearment, usually platonic, between ghetto-ites. Originally slang for "Wardie", which is slang for someone living in a certain Ward, or district in the inner city, woadie has been popularized by Southern Rappers in the past few years.
e.g. What's up woadie? What you got on my forty?
by Doombot October 20, 2003

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4. dog- a colloquial, usually positive or neutral term for a male similar to man or dude

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5. "We don't play that; we don't feel that" - both of these sayings mean the same thing, that people (in the nations mentioned) aren't interested in (don't want to be involved with, don't want to get) "that". In the context of the Corona Clap" track, "that" means "the coronavirus".)

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6. "I'm selling squirts" - selling squirts from a bottle of hand sanitizer

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7. I'm really so drove - I'm really angry, upset, ready to act out -perhaps from the American idiom "being driven [to do something] Click https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=drove for a 2007 list of urban dictionary entries for "drove" that include "crazy", "funny", "silly", "actin a fool" and more.

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8. "I'm walking clean out the door" (clean out" means [walking] completely (all the way) out of the door; another way of saying this is "I'm walking right out the door"

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9. "cool out and chill" - both mean don't get angry or upset. The vernacular meanings of these verbs are the opposite of "getting hot (angry) about something or someone". However "Let's chill" can also mean "let's relax". Therefore, the line "cool out and chill" in this rap probably means "Don't get angry or upset. Just relax".

This could also be given as "chill and cool out.

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10. "The NBA cancelled on me" -the National Basketball Association (NBA) cancelled its season because of the coronavirus.

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11. Got hand sanitizle on deck = I've got [a bottle of] hand sanitizer close to me.
The "izle" (izzle) ending is a form of "Pig Latin" which was re-introduced in Hip Hop recordings by Snoop Dog (who is erroneously credited with its creation in the article quoted below):
" "izzle A suffix added onto the first sound in a word. The word "sure" becomes "shizzle" by adding -izzle to the sound "sh." "Book" can become "bizzle", "fork" becomes "fizzle" etc. This slang most likely originates with hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg. Last edited on Nov 05 2001. Submitted by Philippe B. from Flagstaff, AZ, USA on Nov 05 2001." From http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/-izzle Submitted by Philippe B. from Flagstaff, AZ, USA on Nov 05 2001.

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Ghanaian Singer Wiyaala & Her Family Sings "Corona Jam" (with English lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of a Ghanaian singer Wiyaala and her family singing a song about the coronavirus.

The English lyrics for this song is presented in this post from captions that are included in these videos.

The content of this post is presented for heath education, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Wiyaala and her family for performing these songs and thanks for sharing them on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Wiyaala #LockdownSessions #Ghana - Stubborness will be the Death of You #Covid19



Wiyaala, Premiered Apr 18, 2020


#StayAtHome #Covid19 will pass, being patient reduces deaths from Corona Virus. Wiyaala, Mum and Sisters in Funsi, Upper West Region, Ghana


Learn more about Coronavirus" https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Statistics as of April 24, 2020 at 10:56 AM EDT
total # of views - 816
total # of likes- 91
total # of dislikes-0
total # of comments-19
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LYRICS: CORONA JAM (STUBBORNESS WILL BE THE DEATH OF YOU)
(Wiyaala and Family, Funsi, Ghana)

[All sing together]
They gave you a wife and you're still proving stubborn
Whatever they say, you're still being stubborn
They gave you a tree to plant, and you're still complaining
They gave you a man and you're still proving stubborn
Stubborness, stubborness, stubborness
Will be the death of you

They gave you a child and you're still proving stubborn
They gave you advice and you're still being stubborn
Whatever you do, you're still being stubborn
Hey, stubborness, stubborness, stubborness
Will be the death of you

They gave you a husband and you're still proving stubborn
They gave you advice and you're still being stubborn
Whatever you do, you're proving stubborn
Stubborness, stubborness, stubborness
Will be the death of you

[Wiyaala speaking] Let's sing one about Corona virus
But you know what, stay at home, wash your hands
when you are coughing, cough into your elbow,
or a handkerchief, rather
Yep! When you are sneezing, sneeze into the handkerchief
Stay home, please wash your hands with soap
Let's do one for Corona, right? Yeah!
[All sing together]
Stay at home, please because of Corona Virus
Don't go outside because of Corona Virus
Please don't go outside because of Corona Virus,
Hey Corona Virus
Rona, Corona Virus, It will be the death of you.

Please stay home because of Corona Virus
(repeated in Sissali and Waale)
Don't go to funerals or to the beachside

Hey, hey Corona Virus, Corona Virus
Corona Virus will be the death of you
Hey, hey Corona Virus, Corona Virus
Corona Virus will be the death of you
Hey, hey Corona Virus, Corona Virus
Corona Virus will be the death of you

Stay at home like us oh
Corona Virus
Please stay at home like us
Corona Virus

We are staying at home, keeping safe
Corona Virus
You must do the thing, do the thing
Corona Virus

Please, please, please stay home
Corona Virus
Wash your hands with soap everytime
Corona Virus
Say! Corona Virus, Corona Virus
Will be the death of you

Say! Hah! Corona Virus, Rona Virus, Corona Virus
Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona will be the death of you

Say! Hah! Corona Virus, Rona Virus, Corona Virus
Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona will be the death of you

Say! Hah! Corona Virus, Rona Virus, Corona Virus
Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona will be the death of you

Hey! One more time! Let's go! Say!
Corona Virus, Rona Virus, Corona Virus
Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona Rona will be the death of you

[Wiyaala speaks] Stay at home! Be safe! It's about to rain. Let's go outside.

This is myself and my humble family. We are staying home, keeping safe. We are not infected.
so we can sit together...Bye!!
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My guess is that the Corona Virus words to this song were sung with the already existing Ghanaian song "Stubborness Will Be The Best Of You".

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Keyla Richardson - “Corona Can’t Hold Me Down” (Gospel song video, partial lyrics, & selected comments)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams series showcases the original Gospel song “Corona Can’t Hold Me Down” by Keyla Richardson with her siblings as background singers.

My unofficial, partial transcription of this song is given in this post along with selected comments from this video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for religious, health education, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Keyla Richardson and her siblings and all others who were involved in composing this song, making this video, and publishing it on YouTube.
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A number of commenters in this video's discussion thread used the present tense, African American Vernacular English term "sang". My definition of the African American Vernacular English use of "sang" is "to sing very well, particularly, to sing soulfully very well".

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/linguistic-alert-another-verncular.html for a 2014 pancocojams post entitled "African American Vernacular English Meaning For The Words "Sang", "Sanging", And "Sanger" (with videos & comment examples)".

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Keyla Richardson “Corona Can’t Hold Me Down”



Greg Lyons, Mar 28, 2020

Keyla Richardson and her siblings sing “Corona Can”t Hold Me Down” while “Staying Home”!
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Statistics as of April 11, 2020 at 8:00 AM EDT
total # of views- 32,705
total # of likes-1.1K
total # of dislikes-9
total # of comments-194
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This message is given on this video's page prior to the video itself:
COVID-19
Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.

Learn More: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

See more resources on Google. [This is given as a hyperlink.]
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In the context of this song, I believe that "can't hold me down" means "to beat me"; "to conquer me"; to stop me from achieving my goals".

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PARTIAL LYRICS*- CORONA CAN'T HOLD ME DOWN
(as sung by Keyla Richardson & her siblings)

Lead extends word - Yeaaaaahhhh , hold me down
Group -Corona can’t hold me down
Lead – Yeah Corona
Group – can’t hold me down
Lead – Corona can’t hold me down
Group-Corona can’t hold me down
Lead- Yeaaaah, ain't no sickness or disease
Group -Corona can’t hold me down
Lead- Can’t hold me down
Group- Corona can’t hold me down
Lead extends word- Yeaaaaahhhh, hold me down
Group -Corona can’t hold me down

[...]

Lead - He’s gonna wrap His arms around me
Group-Corona can’t hold me down
Lead- It won’t be able to hold me.
Group- Hold me down
Lead - Corona can’t hold me down
Group - Corona can’t hold me down
Lead – Ain't no problem that God can’t solve
Group - Hold me down
Lead- You gotta believe it
Group- Corona can’t hold me down

[...]

Lead- I saw in the Bible
Group -Hold me down
Lead- That God can do anything
Group- Corona can’t hold me down

[...]

Lead – I know that no weapon formed against me
Group- Corona can’t hold me down
Lead- Can prosper ‘cause
Group- Corona can’t hold me down

[...]

Lead – Hold me
Group- Corona can’t hold me down
Lead- Hold me
Lead – Hold me
Group- Corona can’t hold me down
Lead - Hold me
Group - Corona can’t hold me down

[...]

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*This is my unofficial, partial transcript of this song. Additions and corrections are welcome.

I regret that I wasn't able to transcribe the complete song, but I think this partial transcription gives a sense of how this song goes. The remainder of the song follows this call & response pattern. The Lead's (caller's) lyrics while the Group's (responders) lyrics remain the same or basically the same. The Lead's lyrics are usually a "testifying" statement* (a statement attesting to God's power and grace). Near the end of this song the Lead speaks (gives a spoken testimony) and then she and the group go back to singing again.

*People singing this song could substitute or add any religious testifying statement for the ones that the Lead used.

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
(All of these comments are from March 28, 2020 to April 11, 2010 at 8:33 AM. Numbers were added for referencing purposes only.)

1. Lia Bridgeforth
"Sangin it Claimin it! Corona can't hold me/us down! +Amen.🎁🌷"

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2. Quanica Silver
"Her voice makes you want to push through this virus!! Blessings"

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3. Brandi Brown
"This song should be the national anthem for this season. Straight anointed. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LADY!!!"

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4. Jas s
"This is how it should be done, build a following outside of church. I loved this do more fun living room concerts with just straight up singing and artistry"

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5. Laffy Taffy
"You betta sing That ViRUS AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️"

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6. Sharon Robinson
"In the MIGHTY NAME of JESUS, NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER!!! 👐👐👐
Y'all blessed my soul!!"

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7. kara D money
"Amen I know that’s right! No weapon ❤️"

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8. Greg Lyons
"Amen! None at All! Bless You!! Please share!!"

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9. Yess Sirr
"That voice alone. Corona move on."

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10. Julie Brown
"Love it......nobody, I mean nobody m😠d but the Devil!

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11. Trey Williams
"I love it .. keep up good work .. we to strong 💪🏿"

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12. Q White
"Love her voice! What an anoited young lady!eyla Richardson and her siblings sing “Corona Can”t Hold Me Down” while “Staying Home”!"

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13. Cynthia Howell
"Good God from Zion! I can't stop listening. POWERHOUSE VOICE! Saaaaaaaannnnnnng!"

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14. Tiryan Roby
"Y'all need to put this on a CD"

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15. Greg Lyons
"We are! Bless you! Please share!!"

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16. dwhite64dw
"Girl you got me shouting over here.Praise God"

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17. kara D money
"Amen I know that’s right! No weapon ❤️"

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18. E Cole
"Sang Baby Girl!! This blessed me today!!"

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19. Will Grandberry
"Love this yo!! Reminds me of my childhood 🤟🏽"

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20. Adon Martin
"SANG THE SONG, GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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21. Lidia Jones
"Sing Richardson's!!!🎤🎶🎤🎶"

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22. C.Marie Said-It
"Hallelujah!!!!"

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23. Zora Dees
"Sing girl...amen"

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24. Christa Dawson
"Heyyyyyy Gloryyyyyy!!!!"

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25. demejj
"Yes!!! Praise God! I love a worship sanging family!!! ❤️ 🙌🏼"

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26. Kimberly Trawick
"You go Girl.🌹 This bless my soul."

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27. K Lewis
"Good mornting believers! This was the opening song for my church service here in my bedroom this morning! Heyyyy! We serve a mighty God...and IT...whatEVER...IT is (Corona, sickness, job loss, divorce, emotional distress, psychological turmoil)...and YES, even POLLEN! It can’t hold YOU down! Can’t hold ME down! Can’t hold US down! Thank you Sister Richardson! Glory be to GOD! Praise JESUS! Amen...🙏🏽"
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The portion of this comment that starts with "We serve a mighty God" and ends with "Can't hold us down" may have been the spoken part that Keyla Richardson said in that video (I heard her say something about "allergies"). If not, this is a good example of the term "testifying" as it refers to Christianity.

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28. Jimmy Creates
"But it can. Lol be safe y’all."

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29. T. F. Sims
"Stay Safe...Stay Home....Stay Social Distance"

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30. Heaven Horne
"Yasssss!!!!! Ma’am sangggg it 🙏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💜💜"

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31. Shannon White
"Where would I find background music like the one in this video????"

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32. sxm76
"I'm sure they made it up themselves. It's basic old school gospel. If you have a computer, you can make it yourself. It's only 2 part harmony."

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33. Shannon White
"How would I do that with a computer?"

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34. sxm76
"@Shannon White I downloaded a program called Audacity. It allows you to record your voice multiple times and add music.....there may be other programs as well."

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35. Adon Martin
"SANG THE SONG, GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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36. Love Lee
"Saaang!!!!"

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37. Jessica Matthews
"Girl you betta sang!!"

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38. Monica Glover
"Lord I love Black people!"

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