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.
Miye Na We
Africando Lyrics
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Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Mbali we uko, masikitiko
Mie mawazo ma siku zote
Machozi ya tabu, ina mwagika
Mi nakupenda, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Kesho na leo tutaonana
Lakini mie sitaweza
Mbali we uko ni tabu sana
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Mi na kulia, usiku na mchana
Urudi-e mbio, mpenzi wangu
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Kesho na leo, tutaonana
Lakini mie, sitaweza
Mbali we uko, ni tabu sana
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
The lyrics of Africando's song "Miye Na We" are in Swahili, a language spoken in many African countries. The song talks about a love that will last forever, as the phrase "miye na we mpaka milele" means "you and I until eternity." The singer expresses the sadness of being apart from their loved one and the constant thoughts and tears that come with it. Even though they will meet again tomorrow and today, the distance between them is painful and is always on the singer's mind.
The lyrics convey a sense of devotion and commitment to love, even though there might be obstacles along the way. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the repetition of the phrase "miye na we, mpaka milele" reinforces the idea of a love that will stand the test of time. The singer's sadness and longing for their loved one are palpable, and the song resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Miye na we, mpaka milele
You and me, forever
Mi nakupenda, mpaka milele
I love you, forever
Mbali we uko, masikitiko
You being far away is sad
Mie mawazo ma siku zote
I always think of you
Machozi ya tabu, ina mwagika
Tears of difficulties flow
Kesho na leo tutaonana
We'll see each other tomorrow and today
Lakini mie sitaweza
But I won't be able to
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
I'm lost in thoughts, I'll die like this
Mi na kulia, usiku na mchana
I cry, night and day
Urudi-e mbio, mpenzi wangu
Come back quickly, my love
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lauk4221
Lyrics
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Mbali we uko, masikitiko
Mie mawazo ma siku zote
Machozi ya tabu, ina mwagika
Mi nakupenda, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Kesho na leo tutaonana
Lakini mie sitaweza
Mbali we uko ni tabu sana
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Mi na kulia, usiku na mchana
Urudi-e mbio, mpenzi wangu
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Kesho na leo, tutaonana
Lakini mie, sitaweza
Mbali we uko, ni tabu sana
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
@VennyCityTv
What a song...huyo jmaa amepiga back vocal hapo mwishono,mbingu yake🙌🙌Kaua Sana
@FRANKMWOMBEKI
Tanzania🇹🇿
@joel-marielontchedji3189
La musique : l'art de produire des sons agréables à l'oreille. AFRICANDO a atteint cet objectif.
Vraiment, tout mon être tressaille : frissons, chair de poule et larmes d'extase.
Merci à Africando.
@agnettahrupia2003
Truly african. Even better when the song is done in Swahili makes it soooo niiice.
@Joekwid960
Alakini mie sitaweza mbali we uko nitabusana.
Mie na wewe mpaka milele x4
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Swahili Language
Proud to be African.
@timothmwakakusyu4563
Wimbo wangu bora miaka yote mpaka kufa
@amanbarack2784
Mziki mzuri unaishi nakumbuka mbali 💗💓
@franklinsmart6112
1997 Cotonou the Republic of Benin West Africa.
Listening from 🇨🇭, Africa is Loved ❤️🇷🇼🇳🇬🇨🇩🇧🇯🇿🇦
@lauk4221
Lyrics
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Mbali we uko, masikitiko
Mie mawazo ma siku zote
Machozi ya tabu, ina mwagika
Mi nakupenda, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Kesho na leo tutaonana
Lakini mie sitaweza
Mbali we uko ni tabu sana
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Mi na kulia, usiku na mchana
Urudi-e mbio, mpenzi wangu
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Kesho na leo, tutaonana
Lakini mie, sitaweza
Mbali we uko, ni tabu sana
Mie ni mawazo, nitakufa vile
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
Miye na we, mpaka milele
@jennyferlavraieperle4222
Gd lokwa kanza meilleur artiste africain 🙌💙