Amai VaRona
Background
Amai VaRona is a children's song that reminds us to be careful when cooking with and around children. Background
Direct Translation
(Rona is the child)Mother of RonaShe burnt her child while cooking pumpkinDirect Translation
Shona Lyrics
Shona Lyrics
Amai vaRona
Woye woye Rona
Vakapisa mwana
Woye woye Rone
Vachikara nhopi
Woye woye Rona
This game is played by two people facing each other as you sing that first part. Then one jumps opening legs whilst one kicks then alternate the action.
Mrs Covini, a primary school teacher, from Zimbabwe, sings and explains the song 'Amai VaRona'
Mrs Covini, a primary school teacher, from Zimbabwe, sings and explains the song 'Amai VaRona'
Another example of 'Amai VaRona' from a Childrens Shona YouTube Channel
Another example of 'Amai VaRona' from a Childrens Shona YouTube Channel