Oyinbo Schoolchildren Sing Popular Classic Yoruba Song, Lábẹ́ Igi Òròmbo, TikTok Video Goes Viral
- A TikTok video of oyinbo primary school children in the UK performing a beloved Yoruba song together has captured hearts online
- The children sang a timeless Yoruba classic, in what appeared to be an organised school performance filmed outdoors
- The footage was shared on TikTok, drawing widespread attention to the children singing the Yoruba song
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A group of primary school children in the United Kingdom (UK) has set social media alight after a video of them performing a cherished Yoruba song together was posted online.
The clip, shared by TikTok account @discoveryoruba, aimed to celebrate the West African language far from its Nigerian roots.
Source: TikTok
UK children sing popular Yoruba song
The viral video showed a group of young oyinbo pupils standing in an outdoor courtyard area of their school, belting out the well-known Yoruba classic "Lábẹ́ Igi Òròmbo" with what appears to be genuine enthusiasm and confidence.
The account captioned the video with the words "Awww Yoruba is a very sweet language," a sentiment that quickly resonated with thousands of viewers.
Before the performance begins, a voice can be heard directing the children to stand up straight and project their voices, setting the tone for what unfolds as a surprisingly polished and spirited group recitation.
The children, dressed in their school attire and assembled in an open space, deliver the song in unison, bringing warmth and energy to a piece of music deeply rooted in Yoruba cultural heritage.
Watch the UK pupils perform the Yoruba classic that got the internet talking:
Reactions as UK student sing Yoruba song
"Lábẹ́ Igi Òròmbo" is a song widely recognised among Yoruba-speaking communities, often taught to young children as part of cultural and linguistic traditions. Legit.ng compiled reactions from TikTok users who watched the video:
Abdullah said:
"You no fit see Igbo language for this kind of settings. 😭😂"
_adin_agbon_ said:
"Labe igi orombo: Under the orange tree Nibe lagbe sere wa: That is where we play Inu wa dun, ara wa ya: We are happy and we feel energetic and strong Labe igi orombo: Under the orange tree.🥰🥰"
Chief Commander said:
"Yorùbá language is among the official languages in UK."
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian mother of two living in the UK posted a TikTok video appealing for a Certificate of Sponsorship with only 46 days left on her Graduate Visa.
The care worker said she is available immediately and willing to relocate anywhere in the UK to secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
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