Coco Laye Laye — African Sing-Along for Kids
Enjoy Coco Laye Laye with Smart Sindara: an African children’s sing-along paired with an English name song.
Meet the song
Sing, learn and connect
Coco Laye Laye brings a playful African sing-along into Smart Sindara’s musical world. The published video pairs the comptine with an English name song, giving children a chance to enjoy repetition, rhythm and introducing themselves.
Let the video lead the pronunciation rather than guessing unfamiliar words. Children can listen first, join a repeated phrase, then introduce themselves in their own words. This makes a simple opening activity for family gatherings or classroom circle time, especially when a group is getting to know one another.
Learning together
What to explore with your child
- Listening for repeated sounds
- Introducing yourself to a group
- Participating in a musical activity
Age ranges are suggested guides. Choose the video and activity to fit your child’s interests and stage of learning.
For parents & teachers
Try this after watching
- Listen once and clap a steady beat together.
- Repeat a short phrase after the video.
- Go around the circle and invite each child to say their name.
Common questions
About this song
What is in the Coco Laye Laye video?
The published video features Coco Laye Laye, described as a comptine africaine, alongside an English name song for children.
How can teachers use this sing-along?
Use it to open circle time, practise listening and repetition, or introduce a name-sharing activity.
