Salsa has been a hugely popular style in Central and West Africa since the 1940s-1950s, and the goal of Africando was to merge salsa rhythms from both sides of the Atlantic, mainly based on the African salsa tradition.
Africando was initiated by West African producer Ibrahim Sylla, Malian arranger Boncana Maiga (of Fania All Stars) and legenday charanga singer Ronnie Baro. Some of the musicians initially involved were: Pape Seck (ex member of Star Band), Nicholas Menheim (associate of Youssou N'Dour), and Medoune Diallo (formerly with Orchestre Baobab).
The first two albums were a big success both in Africa and in the rest of the world. Singer Pape Seck died in 1995, and was replaced by Gnonnas Pedro from Benin (who died August 2005) and Ronnie Baro of Orquestra Broadway.
For the latest albums, well known African musicians, such as Tabu Ley Rochereau, Koffi Olomide, Salif Keita, Sekouba Bambino, Amadou Balake; and Thionne Seck were invited. This new constellation led to the new name Africando All Stars. Whilst in the beginning, the songs were Latin classics sung in wolof language or a mix of wolof and spanish, newer songs were African classics, redone with latin rhythms and instrumentation. With both approaches, Africando has been equally successful.
Ayo Nene
Africando Lyrics
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Ayo ayo Ayo Nene, mane dou ma dioye nene yalla mey na ma bena dom
BOUL DIOYE SAMA NENE, BOUL DIOYE SAMA NENE, YOW SO DIOYÉ WAY SAMA YARAM DAW SAMA NENE (3X)
Chorus
Ayo ayo Ayo Nene, mane do ma dioye nene, yalla mey na ma bena dom
NIANAL THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALLA MAY LA DOM MAY LA MAY LA MAY BENA DOM
MA GUI NIANE THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALLA MAY LAY DOM NIARI DOM AK NIETI DOM
MA GUI NIANE THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALNA YALLA MAY DOMI DOM DOMI DOM (OYEEEEE THAAA)
Chorus
Ayo ayo Ayo Nene, mane dou ma dioye nene, yalla mey na ma bena dom
Ayo ayo Ayo Nene, mane dou ma dioye nene yalla mey na ma bena dom
AMNA NENE BENA AMNA NENE
Chorus:
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Instruments
(KOKU MOY EL MAESTRO I.C JERES, DEGLOU LENKO BOU BAKH WAY ... MANE LA SENE MBOKEU LABA SOSSEH AK Africando FI THI NEW YORK)
Chorus:
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
YOW KAY RAYALMA SAMA NENE, SO KO RAYÉ MA CONTANE YOW WAAAA
Chorus:
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
rayalma sama nene, so ko rayé ma contane yay boy
RAYALMA SAMA NENE, SO KO RAYÉ MA CONTANE YAY BOY
Chorus:
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
YOW DIOKHMA LOKHO NENE TOUTI, NAKH TE NENE MOY SAMA REINI KHOL
Chorus:
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
(SENOR ALEXI RIVEIRO SI TRES GUITARE BI)
Chorus:
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
instrument
Chorus:
bena Amna nene
bena Amna nene
The song "Ayo Nene" by Africando features repetitive phrases and call-and-response-style choruses sung in the language of Wolof, which is a native language of Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. The first verse of the song, “Ayo ayo Ayo Nene, mane dou ma dioye nene yalla mey na ma bena dom”, talks about a person named Nene, who is loved by many people ("mane dou ma"). The phrase "yalla mey na ma bena dom" is a Wolof proverb that is roughly translated as "whatever God has in store for me, I will accept it", implying that the love that people have for Nene is unconditional.
The chorus, “Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene," is another repetitive phrase that simply praises Nene. The phrase "bena Amna nene" translates to "good Nene". The second verse talks about how Nene has changed the life of the singer, as Nene is considered a divine blessing ("NIANAL THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALLA MAY LA DOM MAY LA MAY LA MAY BENA DOM"). The phrase "DOM MAY LA MAY LA MAY BENA DOM" has a deep religious meaning and signifies that whatever God's plan may be, it is always for one's own good.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo ayo Ayo Nene, mane dou ma dioye nene yalla mey na ma bena dom
Let us sing and dance, my friend, in thanksgiving to God who blesses us with good health and prosperity
BOUL DIOYE SAMA NENE, BOUL DIOYE SAMA NENE, YOW SO DIOYÉ WAY SAMA YARAM DAW SAMA NENE (3X)
The beauty of my beloved is like that of a rose, with a sweet fragrance that captivates me
NIANAL THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALLA MAY LA DOM MAY LA MAY LA MAY BENA DOM
MA GUI NIANE THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALLA MAY LAY DOM NIARI DOM AK NIETI DOM
MA GUI NIANE THI YALLA KEPEU KO BOUGUE DOM WAY, YALNA YALLA MAY DOMI DOM DOMI DOM (OYEEEEE THAAA)
All blessings come from God, and it is only through his grace that we enjoy good health, happiness, and prosperity
Amna nene, Amna nene, Amna nene bena Amna nene
Let us celebrate in thanksgiving to God who blesses us with all good things
YOW KAY RAYALMA SAMA NENE, SO KO RAYÉ MA CONTANE YOW WAAAA
I am so deeply in love with my beloved that I cannot even contain my feelings
rayalma sama nene, so ko rayé ma contane yay boy
The beauty and grace of my beloved overwhelm me, and I cannot hide my emotions
YOW DIOKHMA LOKHO NENE TOUTI, NAKH TE NENE MOY SAMA REINI KHOL
I will always cherish and love my beloved, for she has captured my heart forever
bena Amna nene
Let us give thanks to God for all the blessings and good things in our lives
Contributed by David P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Une bibliothèque devrait être à la disposition des nouvelles générations pour qu’elles connaissent l’étendue de la musique Sénégalaise. J’adore ce son je l’ai découvert y’a pas longtemps
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