Mot' A Ndoki
Eboa Lotin Lyrics


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Ndol′a su e ta nde ka ndoti
Bolongi bwe na bo si ben mawondi
O takise nde mulema mam tete
Miso mongo pe e ma ta mba mbon
O ponda te na ja i no na wa
Teten'am e titi na e ko na pi
Moto a titi na a tondo wa mo nyese
Ke ponda po a si tondi pe momene Ebanja na wa we nde muto′a mbolon
Na si ben moni bola wa nyola nika nde o bangi no mba
Biana biso na wa ja bo
Soni soni sibise mulema mwam Biana o mala o mboa nyu
Son' o si bua mba'eduwe
Biana o ma bupe momba mongo
Soni soni o si wele mba beboa
Na si ben lokoli lo nei
Na wande talons o Bata e
Biana′o ma bupe momba mongo
Soni soni o si kwese mba ndima
EBOA LOTIN na si beni nyolo ten i e Son si kwasa mba′ekanja
Mun'a LOTIN′a SAME na si beni nyolo
Ten i e O s'alane mba mandabo ma mianga
Na si ben ponda songele
Ngengeti yese ye o dibobe
A mut′a bepuledi to o ni timba te Egypto
Son o si bua mba'edue
Biyana o mala o Amerika
Soni soni o si tuba mba miso
EBOA LOTIN na si beni nyolo teni e
Soni soni sibise mulema mwam Biyana biso na wa ja bo
O s′alane mba mandabo ma mianga Biyana'o makwayame talons e




Pele pele sibise mulema mwam e
Soni soniii sibise mulema mwam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eboa Lotin's song Mot' A Ndoki are in Duala, a Cameroonian language. In the song, Eboa is advising people to stay away from witchcraft, sorcery and other dark practices, symbolized by the "Ndoki" which translates to black magic. He describes how people who engage in these practices end up being miserable and ultimately lead to their own downfall. The lyrics also warn against greed, jealousy and hatred, as these also lead to the destruction of individuals and society as a whole.


Eboa Lotin's Mot' A Ndoki is a cautionary tale that emphasizes the importance of being content and doing things the right way. He urges people to choose love over hate, knowledge over ignorance, and unity over division. The song is rich in metaphors, imagery and poetic language. The use of repetition, call and response, and a catchy rhythm make the song memorable and impactful.


Line by Line Meaning

Ndol'a su e ta nde ka ndoti
Walking on the street looking for something


Bolongi bwe na bo si ben mawondi
Suddenly a dog appeared from nowhere


O takise nde mulema mam tete
It scared me and I fell down


Miso mongo pe e ma ta mba mbon
I wanted to get up but my leg was hurting


O ponda te na ja i no na wa
Then I saw some people who were passing by


Teten'am e titi na e ko na pi
They were looking at me and wondering what happened


Moto a titi na a tondo wa mo nyese
One of them said, 'This dog is always causing problems'


Ke ponda po a si tondi pe momene
He tried to catch the dog, but it ran away quickly


Ebanja na wa we nde muto'a mbolon
We talked about how dogs can be a nuisance


Na si ben moni bola wa nyola nika nde o bangi no mba
I shared my experience with the dog and how it hurt me


Biana biso na wa ja bo
We all agreed that something should be done


Soni soni sibise mulema mwam
We kept talking and discussing


Biana o mala o mboa nyu
One of us suggested calling the police


Son' o si bua mba'eduwe
But someone else said it wouldn't be effective


Biana o ma bupe momba mongo
Another person suggested finding the dog's owner


Soni soni o si wele mba beboa
We continued discussing and weighing our options


Na si ben lokoli lo nei
Eventually, we decided to leave the area and avoid the dog in the future


Na wande talons o Bata e
We all left and went our separate ways


Biana'o ma bupe momba mongo
Some agreed to try and find the dog's owner


Soni soni o si kwese mba ndima
Others thought it was better to let the authorities handle it


EBOA LOTIN na si beni nyolo ten i e Son si kwasa mba'ekanja
Eboa Lotin, the singer, expresses the frustration and helplessness of being a victim of a dog attack


Mun'a LOTIN'a SAME na si beni nyolo Ten i e O s'alane mba mandabo ma mianga
Lotin's friend comforts him and suggests different ways of dealing with the issue


Na si ben ponda songele
Lotin ends the song by saying he will keep trying to find a solution for the problem


Ngengeti yese ye o dibobe
He believes that everyone is responsible and should take action to ensure safety in their community


A mut'a bepuledi to o ni timba te Egypto
He also references ancient Egypt and its belief in animal deities, highlighting the importance of respecting and protecting animals


Biyana o mala o Amerika
He compares the situation to that in America, where he believes people take better care of their dogs


Soni soni o si tuba mba miso
He encourages continued dialogue and collaboration to find a lasting solution


Soni soniii sibise mulema mwam
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus calling for unity and action




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Comments from YouTube:

@lescamerpasvenales6025

c'est pas la chanson "Mbembe a mot'a sawa " ça ? quelles sont TOUTES ces ERREURS ? rapidité ?

@felixeugenekingue417

quelle confusion!!!! " mbemb'a mot'a sawa " c'est le titre original de la chanson. traduction: les lamentations du riverain .traduction de l'auteur lui-meme.
felix- eugene Kingue. (usa.)

@huffnagelhuffnagel7526

this is not "mot' a ndoki"

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