Iko iko Ade is way older than fifty years it was made popluar by the Dixie Cups in the 1950's and 60's (who went to school with my mother). But Iko, Iko, Ade the Mardi Gras Indians been singing it for more than a century and it comes form the Youruba peoples of Nigeria West Africa who came to New Orleans as slaves and this song has been sung in New Orleans for almost two centuries! Iko meaning" Golden "and Ade meaning 'crown", their was a place called Congo Square in New Orleans were the Slaves where allowed to Dance and practice their customs as they would have in Africa! This explains the parculiar and very africa customs of the Afrcan Americans of NewOlreans including the seconlines, which are derivative of th Chica, Calinda, and Bamboula dances first brought form Africa. Its; not even Creole french or Native American in origin! The Mardi Gras Indians still sing Golden Crown which is an English derivative of the song you tube the Mardi Gras Indians and the Golden Crown! God Bless Peace. Shalom!

                Sincerely , Jason M.Le Beau