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/
Na teleye owa ngea
Henri Dikongué Lyrics
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Na sangise longe longo
Nje na no ka musawedi bobe
Na teleye owa ngea na wondo onol'ango
Nje na kusi no ka masoma mitango
Na miano mongo ma itaba
Wasa tengene mba
Na miano mongo ma itaba
Wasa tengene mba
Na miano mongo ma bobe
Wasa tengene mba
Nasi pedi nasi pedi
Na teleye owa ngea, na wondo onol'ango
Nje na kusi no ka jongwane bosinga
Longe le nde longo osi dimbea
Nika to buna
O bolane te mba bobe ke we
Nde o takise owa momene
Longe di londi na makobi osi
Dimbea nika to buna
O bolane te mba bobe ke we
Nde o takise owa mamene
Nongwane owa ke we o ndutu,
Na wondi onol'a
Ngo ndol'am ooo
Nya mulema oo o mende tobo,
O mende bele,
O mende jea, je sese eni da owa
O mende o jonge le mba buna mene
Nongwane owa ke we o ndutu,
Na wondi onol'a
Ngo ndol'am ooo
The lyrics of Henri Dikongué's "Na teleye owa ngea" express an emotional longing for a loved one. The first verse speaks of the singer's desire to be with their loved one and how they miss them. The second verse talks about the things they would do together, such as talking and dancing. The chorus repeats the longing for the loved one and expresses a desire to be closer to them. The third verse describes the pain the singer feels without their loved one and how they want to be reunited. The final verse talks about the singer's hope for the future and how they believe their love will ultimately prevail.
One interesting fact about this song is that it is sung in Duala, one of the languages spoken in Cameroon. Another is that Henri Dikongué is a famous Cameroonian musician, known for combining traditional African rhythms with modern music. "Na teleye owa ngea" is one of his most popular songs. The song was released in 2000 as part of his album "Biso na Biso" and has gained popularity both in Cameroon and internationally. The song has been covered by many other African artists and has been used in various movies and television shows.
The chord progression for the song is as follows: A minor, F major, G major, C major. The strumming pattern is a basic down-up strum, with emphasis on the upstroke on the second and fourth beats. The key is in A minor, and the tempo is moderately slow.
In summary, Henri Dikongué's "Na teleye owa ngea" is a heartfelt expression of love and longing, conveyed through the use of Duala language, traditional African rhythms, and modern music. With its emotional lyrics, catchy melody, and popular appeal, it has become one of the most beloved songs from Cameroon and has gained international recognition.
Chords: Am, F, G, C
Line by Line Meaning
Na teleye owa ngea
I saw you there
Na sangise longe longo
Dancing beautifully
Nje na no ka musawedi bobe
My heart is beating fast
Na teleye owa ngea na wondo onol'ango
I saw you there by the river
Nje na kusi no ka masoma mitango
My mind is filled with thoughts of you
Na miano mongo ma itaba
The forest is so green
Wasa tengene mba
Come, my friend
Nasi pedi nasi lingi
Let us sing and dance
Na miano mongo ma itaba
The forest is so green
Wasa tengene mba
Come, my friend
Na miano mongo ma bobe
The forest is so big
Wasa tengene mba
Come, my friend
Nasi pedi nasi pedi
Let us sing and sing
Na teleye owa ngea, na wondo onol'ango
I saw you there by the river
Nje na kusi no ka jongwane bosinga
My heart is filled with joy
Longe le nde longo osi dimbea
Dancing beautifully with grace
Nika to buna
Let's enjoy ourselves
O bolane te mba bobe ke we
Come and dance with me
Nde o takise owa momene
As we dance by the river
Longe di londi na makobi osi
Moving our bodies to the rhythm
Dimbea nika to buna
Let's enjoy ourselves with our dance
O bolane te mba bobe ke we
Come and dance with me
Nde o takise owa mamene
As we dance by the river
Nongwane owa ke we o ndutu,
The beautiful girl with the beautiful eyes
Na wondi onol'a
By the river bank
Ngo ndol'am ooo
I am lost in her beauty
Nya mulema oo o mende tobo,
My heart is pounding
O mende bele,
It beats so fast
O mende jea, je sese eni da owa
It beats for you, my love
O mende o jonge le mba buna mene
My heart dances as we enjoy ourselves
Nongwane owa ke we o ndutu,
The beautiful girl with the beautiful eyes
Na wondi onol'a
By the river bank
Ngo ndol'am ooo
I am lost in her beauty
Writer(s): Henri Dikongue, Manuel Wandji
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeanpaulpeuka4482
Toujours liké même en 2024!
Merci Henri Dikongué...
@amalyas930
C'est vraiment le high level.👏👏👏👌😍 Mon frère, tu fais l'unanimité en Afrique et à l'international.Qui d'accorise ? Vive le 🇨🇲❤️
@amalyas930
Henri weeeeh tu nous fais beaucoup de bien. Je t'ecoute en boucle. Tu es le meilleur. Merci pour tout. 😁🙏🏿
@bradleybeckley3853
My late mother introduced me to Henri's music and this album in particular when I was just two years old. I have loved it even since. It has brought me so much joy and now I always remember her fondly whenever I listen to this masterpiece and "Ndol'asu" especially. I wish Henri receives more credit for his incredible talent. God bless you!!
@beddietv6139
Nothing as proudly African as Henri Dikongue. Wow. A LEGEND!!!! it's a shame how young people don't the beauty of pure cultured music like this
@merveillelabelle9503
Like it 10/10
bravo l'artiste❤
@yvesapollinairetondjebinam6368
On ne peut pas etre aussi bon !!!
@patricemoohma9115
Quel chef d'œuvre ! 2021 et toujours là.
@estherelizabethbatake7419
Moi en 2022, ça me rappel mon enfance, et c'était des moments inoubliable
@akil3293
qui en 2020?