🎵 *Title: Koonan, Land of the Brave* 🎵
*(Style: Traditional Ivorian song with soft percussion and village choir)*
*[Verse 1]*
In the northwest of Côte d’Ivoire,
By the black Bafing River’s choir,
Stands Koonan, proud and free,
Land of peace, roots, and history.
The Mahous came from afar,
From the Mali Empire's star.
They faced the brave Yacoubas strong,
Built Soula first, then Koonan's song.
*[Chorus – sung by the choir]*
🎵 Koonan, Koonan, land of the brave,
Beneath the sun, your name we raise!
Born of kings with sacred pride,
Your honor will not fade or hide. 🎵
*[Verse 2]*
The BAMBA hold the ancient power,
Guiding the people through each hour.
ZANDI, the feared and honored chief,
Also called SEKOU, bold in belief.
And LADJI, keeper of the land,
Guarded the spirits with steady hand.
The DeZANDI name lives strong and true,
A legacy for every youth.
*[Bridge – soft spoken voice]*
Koonan is more than just a name,
It’s fifteen villages of one flame:
Soula, Massédougou, Sialou,
Missadougou, Ténémassa too...
Bayola, Monzonan, Yaffè,
All rise with the same dignity.
*[Chorus – powerful choir]*
🎵 Koonan, Koonan, land of the brave,
Beneath the sun, your name we raise!
Born of kings with sacred pride,
Your honor will not fade or hide. 🎵
*[Verse 3 – cultural life]*
They farm the land with heart and soul,
Rice, maize, and cotton are their goal.
Balafon dances fill the night,
When moonlight shines in silver light.
Children playing in the dust,
With eyes so pure, and hearts that trust.
They grow with pride and dignity,
Shaped by Koonan’s memory.
*[Final – rising voice with choral support]*
🎵 Koonan lives in every name,
In every drum and every flame.
Honor to the roots and land,
Koonan lives in its children’s hands. 🎵
