Fifa
Angйlique Kidjo Lyrics
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Bo nan vi min bo houn dji lo
Gbdo dokoun nou min l
Bo vi viv wa gbtch min lo
Sousou tow nin yon looo
O djidido w n'bio nou w
Afotow did nin yon loooo
Bonou wiwa tow ninon t
Fifa w nan non ha w
Gbmin di awa
Fifa iy nou we lo
N'do fifa iy
Fifa awa djidj wanyinyin nou w lo
Aklounon ninon ha w l
Gbto w awa djidj nin d lo
Aklounon ninon ha w l
Boss doha to tow s do
Gbdo dokoun nou min l
Bonan vi min bo houn dji lo
Gbdo dokoun nou min l
Bo vi viv wa gbtch min lo
Gbmin di awa
Fifa w nan non ha w
Gbmin di awa
Fifa iy nou we lo
N'do fifa iy
Fifa awa djidj wanyinyin nou w lo
Gbdo dokoun nou min l
Fifa, fifa, fifa,
Bonan min vi bo dji loo
Fifa, fifa, fifa,
Gbdo dokoun nou min l
Fifa, fifa, fifa,
Bonan min vi bo dji loo
Fifa, fifa, fifa
Angélique Kidjo's song Fifa is a celebration of the power and spirit of women in her home country of Benin. The lyrics are sung in various African languages, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region. The repeated phrase "Fifa" is a reference to the traditional women's dance of the same name, which Kidjo describes as a symbol of strength and unity among women.
The first verse describes the power of women to bring life into the world ("Bonan vi min bo houn dji lo") and to create a sense of community ("Bo vi viv wa gbtch min lo"). The second verse refers to the traditional dances and rhythms of Benin, with the line "Afotow did nin yon loooo" evoking the sound of a drum circle. The chorus repeats the phrase "Fifa w nan non ha w," which Kidjo has described as a call to action for women to come together and uplift one another.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the resilience and strength of African women, and a call to action for women to come together and support one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Gbdo dokoun nou min l
Our heartbeat is one
Bo nan vi min bo houn dji lo
Breath of life is the same for us all
Bo vi viv wa gbtch min lo
No matter where we live or come from
Sousou tow nin yon looo
Our differences melt away
O djidido w n'bio nou w
When we move and dance together
Afotow did nin yon loooo
We become one soul
Bonou wiwa tow ninon t
And our joy is amplified
Gbmin di awa
Our destiny is
Fifa w nan non ha w
To play the game of life
Fifa iy nou we lo
And win together
N'do fifa iy
Let's play together
Fifa awa djidj wanyinyin nou w lo
Let's forget our differences and unite
Aklounon ninon ha w l
Our strength lies in our unity
Gbto w awa djidj nin d lo
Let's come together and dance
Boss doha to tow s do
And chase away our sorrows
Fifa, fifa, fifa,
Play, play, play
Bonan min vi bo dji loo
No matter the obstacle
Fifa, fifa, fifa,
Play, play, play
Fifa, fifa, fifa,
Play, play, play
Bonan min vi bo dji loo
No matter the obstacle
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.