Che Che Kule (Kye Kye Kule)
The joyful African call-and-response song — with lyrics, the English meaning, and dance moves you can do together.
What is the song
A song the whole world sings back
Che Che Kule — also spelled Kye Kye Kule or Che Che Koolay — is a traditional children’s song from Ghana in West Africa. A leader sings a line, and everyone echoes it right back. That call-and-response makes it perfect for classrooms, family time, and playgrounds anywhere in the world.
In Smart Sindara’s version, Sindara, Buchi, and Aisha lead the way, touching a different body part for each line — head, shoulders, waist, knees, ankles — so little ones learn movement, listening, and rhythm while they sing.
Sing along
Che Che Kule lyrics & moves
Leader sings, children echo. Touch each body part as you go!
Good to know
About Che Che Kule
🌍 Where it’s from
Originates in Ghana, West Africa, and is now sung across the continent and in schools worldwide.
🔁 How it works
A call-and-response game — the leader sings, the group repeats, with a movement for every line.
🧠 What kids learn
Body parts, coordination, active listening, rhythm, and a love of African culture.
👶 Best for
Toddlers and young children, but fun for the whole family and any classroom.
Questions
Che Che Kule, answered
What does Che Che Kule mean?
The phrases are chanted to gather children to sing and play together, rather than translated word-for-word. Each line is paired with a body movement, from head to ankles.
What are the full Che Che Kule lyrics?
Che Che Kule (head), Che Che Kofisa (shoulders), Kofisa Langa (waist), Kaka Shi Langa (knees), Kum Adende (ankles), Kum Adende — Hey!
Where is Che Che Kule from?
It originates from Ghana in West Africa and is sung across the continent and in classrooms worldwide as a call-and-response game song with actions.
How do you do the Che Che Kule dance?
A leader sings each line and the children echo it back, touching a different body part for each phrase — head, shoulders, waist, knees, then ankles — ending with a cheerful Hey!
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