Diko… Read Full Bio ↴Henri Dikongué (b. 1967) is a Cameroonian singer and guitarist.
Dikongué was born in Douala to a family of musicians. He attended a school music in Paris, where he attempted unsuccessfully to release a first album. He started a music/acting troupe and worked with actor Martin Yog and musicians Alfred M'Bongo and Manuel Wandji, as well as Maranatha, a South African chorus.
After finally choosing to settle in Paris in 1989, he perfected his skills with classical guitar and collaborated with African musicians such as Manu Dibango and Papa Wemba. In 1995 he released his first album, Wa. His music mixes elements from makossa, bikutsi, reggae and rumba. He sings in his native tongue, Duala.
His second album, C'est la vie, was released in 1997 (in the US under the Tinder Records label) and sold about 10,000 copies. Between 1997 and 1998, he toured Germany and the United States.
His third album, N'oublie jamais, was released in 2000. This album incorporated more musical styles such as reggae and flamenco, but the album wasn't as successful as his previous works.
Discography
* Wa 1995
* C'est la vie (This is life) 1997
* N'oublie jamais (Never forget) 2000
* Biso Nawa 2005
External links
* Official website of Henri Dikongué: http://www.henridikongue.com/
Ho a Muto
Henri Dikongué Lyrics
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Ho a muto ha yo wee
He a muto he a muto
He a muto ha yo wee
Wade na tondi noo hee a muto
Wade na kiye no he a muto
So osi banga mba wengue ke
Wade na tondi no he a muto
Wade na kiye no he a muto
So osi tchoma mba wengue ke na
Soumoua mulema
He a muto he a muto
He a muto na tondi waee hoo
Ho a muto ho a muto
Na kiye waee ho
Haye mba na wendi haye ba na
Taka mulema mouan mou
Mendeno songwea ba dibum
Buya mene (bis)
Haye haye mbao
Too na comma missondi osi ma
Bweaba ndedi
Toona wonde na maladie osi ma
Sisia bebe
Too na wonde na yuyu osi ma
Bweaba ndedi
Haye ba haye ba haye ba a nuni
Muna ho
The song "Ho a Muto" by Henri Dikongué is sung in Douala, a Cameroonian dialect, and the lyrics are interpreted to mean "the world is suffering." In the opening verses, Dikongué sings, "Ho a muto ho a muto, he a muto he a muto," which is a refrain that repeats throughout the song. The song's primary theme examines the widespread suffering of humanity, and the call to action for people to unite in finding solutions to the numerous problems facing the world.
Through metaphorical language, the song describes the hardships that people face every day. The lines, "Wade na tondi noo hee a muto, wade na kiye no he a muto," which mean "people have many problems," point to the numerous issues that people encounter daily. The message in these verses suggests that people need to work together to solve these problems.
Dikongué's song also highlights the issue of disease through the verses, "Haye haye mbao. Too na comma missondi osi ma, bweaba ndedi. Toona wonde na maladie osi ma, sisia bebe. Too na wonde na yuyu osi ma, bweaba ndedi." These lines mean "the disease that cannot be cured, the wound that cannot be healed, the sadness that cannot be comforted." These lines show that there are problems that are beyond human control and that need divine intervention.
Overall, "Ho a Muto" is a song that highlights the world’s numerous issues and suggests that people should work together to find solutions to these problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho a muto ho a muto
Repeating the phrase "ho a muto", which may represent a specific cultural or religious expression.
Ho a muto ha yo wee
Repeating the phrase "ho a muto ha yo wee", which may represent an invocation or a call for attention.
He a muto he a muto
Repeating the phrase "he a muto", which may represent a specific cultural or religious expression.
He a muto ha yo wee
Repeating the phrase "he a muto ha yo wee", which may represent an invocation or a call for attention.
Wade na tondi noo hee a muto
When I wake up in the morning, I say the expression "he a muto".
Wade na kiye no he a muto
When I go to bed at night, I say the expression "he a muto".
So osi banga mba wengue ke
I don't know what it means, but it's important to me.
Na taka mulema
I feel peaceful and calm when I say it.
So osi tchoma mba wengue ke na
I don't understand why it's important, but I know it is.
Soumoua mulema
I feel connected to something greater than myself when I say it.
He a muto he a muto
Repeating the phrase "he a muto", which may represent a specific cultural or religious expression.
He a muto na tondi waee hoo
Saying "he a muto" when I wake up gives me strength and purpose for the day.
Ho a muto ho a muto
Repeating the phrase "ho a muto", which may represent a specific cultural or religious expression.
Na kiye waee ho
It's also important for me to say "ho a muto" before I go to bed.
Haye mba na wendi haye ba na
I always say it the same way, but I don't know what it means specifically.
Taka mulema mouan mou
It brings me tranquility and inner peace when I say it.
Mendeno songwea ba dibum
I don't think too much about what it means, I just know it's important to me.
Buya mene (bis)
Repeating the phrase "buya mene", which may represent a specific cultural or religious expression.
Haye haye mbao
I keep saying it, even though I'm not exactly sure what it means.
Too na comma missondi osi ma
I hear it as a string of seemingly random sounds, but it feels familiar to me.
Bweaba ndedi
Maybe it's a phrase from a different language, or something that has been passed down through generations.
Toona wonde na maladie osi ma
I don't feel sick, but saying it makes me feel better.
Sisia bebe
It might mean something different to me than it does to someone else.
Too na wonde na yuyu osi ma
It might not have a clear definition or translation, but it still holds meaning for me.
Haye ba haye ba haye ba a nuni
I say it often, like a habit or a routine.
Muna ho
Maybe someday I'll learn more about its origins and meaning, but for now I'll keep saying it and enjoying its effect on me.
Writer(s): Henri Dikongue, Manuel Wandji
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jax_Paro
I heard this song as part of the Creature Comforts soundtrack at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL. I sought you out just to hear what else you have. I Love this song, and your music!! Thank you!!
@philippedeumeni7705
Ohhh mon artiste c est le mari de ma soeur ainee ki m as fait te decouvrir en 1996 j etai qu un gamin et je continue a t ecouter ke papa God te protege....
@marcelkogaing1474
Ce song pour moi est meilleur parmi toutes ses autres songs. Il est si doux et sentimental. Good job Henry Dikongue
@HenriDikonguemusic
Merci des encouragements 😘👍💖
@HenriDikonguemusic
Juste une rectification Henri dikongue. Pas henry avec y.
@lemueltaku6536
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@amadoumofiromatapit6121
@@HenriDikonguemusic Tu as marqué mon enfance. Merci pour ces chef d'œuvre. Agréable à l'oreille, reposant pour le coeur. 🙏🏿
@crescenciangache8372
The BEST CAMEROON SINGER OF ALL TIMES AND ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ARTIST OF ALL TIMES AFTER CESARIA EVORA. Thank you for your incredible talent Mr Henri Dikongue. I grew up listening to your music!
@reperidngo1047
@Crestentia …… you’ve said it all!! He’s simply the BEST ….Henri Dikongue’s music is TIMELESS …. a pure work of arts!!
@simontuedi3290
Cette chanson me replonge à mon enfance dans les années 90 me renvoyant dans la cours de ma grand-mère. Vous savez suscité en moi une nostalgie hors norme. Comme j'aurai aimé que ma grand-mère soit encore de ce monde