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Soul Makossa
Manu Dibango Lyrics


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Makossa akeela mama
Ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Heyyyy soul makossa su maiyea
Heyyyy soul makossa atteele
Heyyyy soul makossa mosoma mosoma
Heyyyy soul makossa coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma
Tunga debo ombo e tunga nailso makosa
Anaamoona sisi aooo yasal makosa
Amona yeayea amona yeayea coma saou makossa
Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa
Nikaso mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Mama ko mama sa maka makossa mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Vido he he
Nadea
Heyyyy soul makossa makine
Heyyyy soul makossa mangola wakina
Heyyyy soul makossa mosama!
Heyyyy soul makossa ynot domo
Moodok! Mmmmm hmmmm
Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa now makossa makossa makosssa makossa makossa
Bathaso mosoon
Yonse yonse batha yonse makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa ahfray way bali de salinglay makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa mondiday oak amoon oohenga akyeah
Heyyyy soul makossa nadamo ahne money money heyyyy soul makoosa musik ohano amoo

Overall Meaning

The song "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango is a vivacious celebration of African rhythms and dance. The title itself is a combination of two words, "soul" and "makossa," with the latter being the name of a popular Cameroonian dance style. The opening lyrics, "Makossa akeela mama / Ko mama sa maka makoosa mama," serve as a call to dance, with "akeela" and "mama" possibly being variants of the word "come."


As the song progresses, Dibango infuses a number of playful nonsensical phrases, such as "Heyyyy soul makossa su maiyea" and "Heyyyy soul makossa coma coma," which serve to heighten the overall energy of the piece. The repeated use of the phrase "tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa" appears to be a form of scatting or improvisation, with Dibango using his voice to emulate the sounds of various instruments.


Overall, "Soul Makossa" is a joyful expression of the power of music and dance to bring people together in celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

Makossa akeela mama
Makossa is a dance style originating from Cameroon, 'akeela mama' is the name of the dance, and this line is an introduction to the song.


Ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
This line mentions the dance again and repeats it multiple times.


Heyyyy soul makossa su maiyea
This line is a repetition of the words 'soul makossa' with an added phrase 'su maiyea', which may be a call for the audience to join in and dance.


Heyyyy soul makossa atteele
Another repetition of 'soul makossa' with the added phrase 'atteele', which may be another call to dance or follow the rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa mosoma mosoma
Again, the repetition of 'soul makossa' with the added phrase 'mosoma mosoma', which may mean to keep the movement going and maintain the rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma
This line is a repetition of 'soul makossa' with the added phrase 'coma' repeated multiple times. This may be another way to emphasize the need to maintain a steady beat or rhythm while dancing.


Tunga debo ombo e tunga nailso makosa
This line may be a reference to a particular dance move or step that is part of the Makossa dance style.


Anaamoona sisi aooo yasal makosa
This line may be an expression of joy or excitement about the dance, or a call to continue dancing and having fun.


Amona yeayea amona yeayea coma saou makossa
This line is a repetition of the phrase 'amona yeayea' and then 'coma saou makossa'. It is unclear what these phrases mean, but they may be additional calls to keep dancing and following the rhythm.


Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa
Another possible reference to a specific dance move or step in the Makossa style.


Nikaso mama ko mama sa maka makossa
This line is a repetition of 'mama ko mama sa maka makossa', which may be another reference to the name of the dance.


Mama ko mama sa maka makossa mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Yet another repetition of the phrase 'mama ko mama sa maka makossa', which may be another invitation to dance or celebration of the Makossa style.


Mama ko mama sa maka makossa
And another repetition of the phrase 'mama ko mama sa maka makossa', continuing the invitation to dance or celebrate.


Vido he he
This line may be a sound effect or vocalization that adds to the overall atmosphere and energy of the song.


Nadea
Another sound effect, possibly representing a drum or percussion instrument.


Heyyyy soul makossa makine
Another repetition of 'soul makossa' with the added phrase 'makine', which may be another call to continue the dance or follow the rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa mangola wakina
This line is a repetition of 'soul makossa' with the added phrase 'mangola wakina', which may be another invitation to dance or celebration of the Makossa style.


Heyyyy soul makossa mosama!
Again, the repetition of 'soul makossa' with an exclamation point at the end, possibly indicating increased excitement or energy.


Heyyyy soul makossa ynot domo
Another repetition of 'soul makossa' with the added phrase 'ynot domo', which is unclear in meaning but may be another call to dance or keep the party going.


Moodok! Mmmmm hmmmm
These are two more sound effects or vocalizations that add to the energy and excitement of the song.


Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa now makossa makossa makosssa makossa makossa
Another reference to dance movements or steps in the Makossa style, followed by a repetition of the name of the dance.


Bathaso mosoon
This phrase is unclear in meaning but may be another sound effect or vocalization that adds to the overall atmosphere of the song.


Yonse yonse batha yonse makossa
This line repeats the name of the dance three times, possibly emphasizing the importance of the Makossa style or keeping the rhythm consistent.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Another repetition of 'soul makossa', possibly to encourage continued dancing or celebration.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Again, the repetition of 'soul makossa', possibly to continue encouraging the audience to dance or follow the rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Yet another repetition of 'soul makossa', further emphasizing the name of the song and dance style.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Another repetition of 'soul makossa', possibly to keep the rhythm consistent or maintain the energy of the performance.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Another repetition of 'soul makossa', possibly as a call and response with the audience or to continue encouraging the party atmosphere.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Another repetition of 'soul makossa', further emphasizing the name of the song and dance style while encouraging the audience to continue dancing.


Heyyyy soul makossa
Another repetition of 'soul makossa', possibly to bring the song to a close or to maintain the energy and excitement of the performance.


Heyyyy soul makossa
The final repetition of 'soul makossa', indicating the end of the song and the celebration of the Makossa dance style.


Heyyyy soul makossa ahfray way bali de salinglay makossa
This final line repeats the name of the dance once more, with added phrases that are unclear in meaning but may be other celebrations of the Makossa dance style.


Heyyyy soul makossa mondiday oak amoon oohenga akyeah
Another repetition of the name of the song and dance, with added phrases that are unclear in meaning but may continue the celebration of the Makossa style.


Heyyyy soul makossa nadamo ahne money money heyyyy soul makoosa musik ohano amoo
The final line of the song repeats the name of the song one last time, with added phrases that are unclear in meaning but may be another celebration of the Makossa dance style.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MANU DIBANGO

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Nicknamed "Pappy Grove", Manu Dibango was a musical innovator whose work over six decades inspired some of the greatest artists of our time.
The Cameroonian saxophonist, who died at 86 March 24, 2020 after contracting coronavirus,



Whether it was Congolese rumba in the 1950s, disco in the 1970s or hip-hop in the 1990s, his contribution to the development of modern music cannot be overstated.



The singer, songwriter and producer then turned his attention to another genre, and was in the vanguard of the disco era in the early 1970s.



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