Ago

ago / ago e
interjection

Ago e functions as a call-and-response cue: the oungenikon (song leader) uses it to prompt the chorus to return to the main line of a song.

Commonly used in Vodou songs to request permission to enter or pass into the world of the lwa.

Ago is uttered when encountering an obstacle—serving as a warning, a signal for attention, or a declaration of presence.

In Fon, ago (or agoò) translates to: “I am here!”, “Attention!”, or “Watch out!”