“Funga Alafia” is a greeting song from Nigeria in West Africa. Lately, the song has been very popular in school and vocal ensembles throughout the U.S.A. It consists of just three words: “Funga alafia ashe” which are repeated multiple times. Alafia means “good health” or “peace” in the Yoruba language and ashay means “thank you.” The English-speaking performers usually add a verse or two in English; hence the Funga Alafia lyrics can be found in many different versions.
Finally, the word Funga refers to “Fanga“, which is the name of a traditional Liberian dance of hospitality that welcomes visitors to your home. Yet, the movements and gestures included by the singers today are considered to be contemporary American adaptations.
On this page you’ll find the lyrics of the song in two different versions. You can download for free a printable PDF file with lyrics and also watch two sing-along videos. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
- Printable Lyrics PDF
- Funga Alafia Lyrics
- Sing-along Video (Version 1)
- Sing-along Video with Lyrics (Version 2)
Printable Lyrics PDF
Click on the button to download a PDF file with lyrics to this song for free.
Funga Alafia Lyrics
Version 1
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
It’s a welcome song form Nigeria,
sending peace and love to everyone,
Grab a welcome if you please
I have nothing up my sleeves!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Funga alafia,
Funga alafia!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Version 2
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Ashay, ashay, ashay, ashay!
Ashay, ashay, ashay, ashay!
Welcome to everyone,
with open arms,
peace, love, goodwill to you,
we’re glad you’ve come.
Welcome to everyone,
with open arms,
peace, love, goodwill to you,
we’re glad you’ve come.
Welcome to you, welcome to you,
Welcome to you, welcome to you!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay,
Funga alafia, ashay, ashay!
Ashay, ashay, ashay, ashay!
Ashay, ashay, ashay, ashay!
Sing-along Video (Version 1)
Sing-along Video with Lyrics (Version 2)
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