His latest album "Tendresse" was released in 2000. In 2003 Ekwalla became more and more frustrated by the lack of protection against piracy in Cameroon and became a business man. But since his real passion was music he never gave up music and in 2008 he was working on a new album. Unfortunately he was forced to stop this work because of health problems.
After a two weeks stay in the Lanquintine Hospital in Douala he died on the 23th of October 2008. That day Cameroon lost a great singer and composer
Oa na Mba
Hoigen Ekwalla Lyrics
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Nde ma wondi oa yowo
O timbi n'o wala eehh
To munanganè eehh
Ao mènè nd'o topi na
To e bè nde nè yowo
Osi mende wala nyola miambo na eehh
(Osi boi tè kè na bwa nyolo)
Munjam nya ndolo
Njé p'éboli oa yowo
O timbi no wala to munanganè eehh
Munjam nya ndolo
Njé p'éboli oa yowo
Oni diya no mba
Nyola miambo na eehh
(Yé mba bobé nde logwanè mba é)
(Osi boi tè kè na bwa nyolo)
Mado oohh, oa na mba é
Aimée oohh, oa na mba, oa na mba eehh
Ndola su nya kwan e mi timba pètè
Mbia mongo mu linga nyola ndola su
O bolè tè na mba eehh o mende jonga eehh
Mokom i mongo ma linga o nyola ndola su
O tondi no so mba eehh
Wèlisanè eehh
Diba lé nde ndolo pour le meilleur et le pire
Lo bolon nde mba moyo oohh nèi ma linga pénda
Mabola ma mut'a mbamba mé njo oohh
(Mé njo)
Maléa ma mut'a mbamaba mé bobé eehh
(Mo mé bobé)
Makaki ma mut'a mbamba mé pon
(Mé pon)
Binyo esèlè mba na longuéé mo eehh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
Binyo esèlè mba na longuéé eehh
Na wèlè m'o ndabo mbia mwèsè mu linganè mba
A mama oohh ba eehh eehh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
Regina?
(Oh)
Oa na mba?
(Comme ça)
Theresa?
(Oh)
Toi et moi?
(Comme ça)
Jennifer?
(Oh)
You and me?
(Comme ça)
Mabola ma mut'a mbamba mé njo oohh
(Mé njo)
Maléa ma mut'a mbamaba mé bobé eehh
(Mo mé bobé)
Makaki ma mut'a mbamba mé pon
(Mé pon)
Binyo esèlè mba na longuéé eehh
Na wèlè m'o ndabo
Mbia mwèsè mu linganè mba
A mama oohh mba eehh
Eehh oa na Mba eehh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
(Mba eehh)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
(Mba eehh)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
(Mba eehh)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
The lyrics to Hoigen Ekwalla's song "Oa na mba" are primarily in the Douala language of Cameroon, and address themes of love, commitment, and devotion. The chorus repeats the phrase "oa na mba" which translates to "you and me," emphasizing the unity and strength of a couple in a committed relationship. The verses describe the depth of the love shared between the couple, and asks them to remain committed through good times and bad, for better or worse. The use of the Douala language and traditional instruments in the song reflect the artist's heritage and add a cultural richness to the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Makomi mongo ma bobé
My ancestors from Bobé
Nde ma wondi oa yowo
Guide me on my journey
O timbi n'o wala eehh
You who bent the trees
To munanganè eehh
And leveled the mountains
Ao mènè nd'o topi na
I call upon you to intercede
To e bè nde nè yowo
To fill my heart with courage
Osi mende wala nyola miambo na eehh
You who bring forth new life from the earth
(Yé mba bobé nde logwanè mba)
(I am Bobé, and Bobé is me)
(Osi boi tè kè na bwa nyolo)
(You who make the fish swim in the streams)
Munjam nya ndolo
Listen to my heart
Njé p'éboli oa yowo
Answer my call
O timbi no wala to munanganè eehh
You who move mountains and level valleys
Oni diya no mba
You who dwell within me
Nyola miambo na eehh
Bring forth new life from the earth
(Yé mba bobé nde logwanè mba é)
(I am Bobé, and Bobé is me)
(Osi boi tè kè na bwa nyolo)
(You who make the fish swim in the streams)
Mado oohh, oa na mba é
My spirit, I am calling you
Aimée oohh, oa na mba, oa na mba eehh
Beloved, I am calling you, I am calling you
Ndola su nya kwan e mi timba pètè
My heart is pure and my mind is clear
Mbia mongo mu linga nyola ndola su
You who bring forth new life from the earth, guide my heart
O bolè tè na mba eehh o mende jonga eehh
I take up the challenge, I am ready
Mokom i mongo ma linga o nyola ndola su
My ancestors from the earth, bring forth new life in my heart
O tondi no so mba eehh
You who hold the earth in your hands
Wèlisanè eehh
Grant me freedom
Diba lé nde ndolo pour le meilleur et le pire
Love me in good times and bad
Lo bolon nde mba moyo oohh nèi ma linga pénda
You who bring life, may your love be with me
Mabola ma mut'a mbamba mé njo oohh
My ancestors from the forest, hear me
(Mé njo)
(Hear me)
Maléa ma mut'a mbamaba mé bobé eehh
My ancestors from Bobé, guide me
(Mo mé bobé)
(Guide me)
Makaki ma mut'a mbamba mé pon
My ancestors from the sky
(Mé pon)
(Hear me)
Binyo esèlè mba na longuéé mo eehh
Let me find my way through the darkness
(Mba eehh)
(I call upon you)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Mother hear me)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
(I am your child, hold me in your arms)
Binyo esèlè mba na longuéé eehh
Let me find my way
Na wèlè m'o ndabo mbia mwèsè mu linganè mba
Grant me the freedom to walk my own path
A mama oohh ba eehh eehh
Mother hear me, hear me
(Mba eehh)
(I call upon you)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Mother hear me)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
(Hold me in your arms)
Regina?
Regina?
(Oh)
(Yes)
Oa na mba?
I am calling you?
(Comme ça)
(Just like this)
Theresa?
Theresa?
(Oh)
(Yes)
Toi et moi?
You and me?
(Comme ça)
(Just like this)
Jennifer?
Jennifer?
(Oh)
(Yes)
You and me?
You and me?
(Comme ça)
(Just like this)
Mabola ma mut'a mbamba mé njo oohh
My ancestors from the forest, hear me
(Mé njo)
(Hear me)
Maléa ma mut'a mbamaba mé bobé eehh
My ancestors from Bobé, guide me
(Mo mé bobé)
(Guide me)
Makaki ma mut'a mbamba mé pon
My ancestors from the sky
(Mé pon)
(Hear me)
Binyo esèlè mba na longuéé eehh
Let me find my way
Na wèlè m'o ndabo
Grant me freedom
Mbia mwèsè mu linganè mba
To walk my own path
A mama oohh mba eehh
Mother hear me
Eehh oa na Mba eehh
I am calling you, I am calling you
(Mba eehh)
(I call upon you)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Mother hear me)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
(I am your child, hold me in your arms)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
Mother hear me, hear me
(Mba eehh)
(I call upon you)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Mother hear me)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
(Hold me in your arms)
(Mba eehh)
(I call upon you)
(Mama oohh ba)
(Mother hear me)
(Na ma ba muto na tondi no eehh)
(I am your child, hold me in your arms)
Mama oohh ba eehh oohh
Mother hear me, hear me
(Mba eehh)
(I call upon you)
(Mama ooohh ba)
(Mother hear me)
(Son son muto na tondi no eehh)
(Hold me in your arms)
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bakam4388
En 1985 j'avais 1 ans pourtant j'adore la musique de cet homme qui avait une voix très mélodieuse. Repose en paix
@ekie20022002
ekwalla mon frère repose en paix tu nous manque tellement! avec toi pour l'eternité !!!!!tu as emporté notre belle jeunesse insouciante avec toi !! ton oeuvre soulage encore aujourd'hui nos peines!!!
@ugobravo8293
En ce jour de 23 oct 2013, il ya 5 ans tu nous quittais!! Mon cher Frere HOIGEN EKWALLA, puisse ton esprit trouve relassation comme ta musique le fait auprès des vivants!!! Je te respecte encore!! même etant mort!!!!
@lutherbahel4290
Il est mort en 2008 à l'âge de 49 ans.
@ekie20022002
Nous ne t'oublierons jamais !! car ta musique a figé à jamais des parcelles entières de nos vies passées nous espérons que la terre de notre Cameroun éternel t'es légère RIP l'artiste!!
@desangesmaison7474
mon Dieu je faisais CM2.
Great Hoigen Ekwalla.....
Aujourd'hui pas de chanteur qui puisse nous faire rêver .
les chansons qui durent le temps d un week-end.
merci pour ce délice sur you tube.
@adriana8516
Ta force était de créer des chansons qui avaient ce côté nostalgique, salut l'artiste. Que la terre de nos ancêtres te soit légère.
@etiennensangou733
Cette musique me bersait quand la douleur de la mort de mon Papa m'agitait.
@mvoloalain4081
the best artist forever, we cameroonian will never forget you.may the allmighty bless your soul. amen
@wilfredtabufor6931
Amen