Tykke In Mandinka

Once upon a time

There was a big and a beautiful tree

It spread its branches over people

Protecting them, connecting them

Sharing its fruits with them

The people loved the tree

Birds loved the tree

Insects loved the tree

All people and animals loved the tree

Connected

But, but

That tree fell down

Drum was not beaten

The birds flew and scattered

The warm bright spring fell like a dark cold winter

Ooh

Our tree is lying down

I cry for that tree

I mourn the loss of that tree

The tree

Celebrating the lovely tree