Kanda Bongo Man still tours frequently in Europe and the United States. On July, 2005 he performed at the LIVE 8: Africa Calling concert in Cornwall.
Bolingo
Kanda Bongo Man Lyrics
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Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh
Iyoo I want to cry
Ya Monique nai tika kolela boye mama
Iyo, uh, I want to cry
Ya bolingo mama eeh tika kolela
Iyo, eeh izokhala
Iyo, eh,izonyila
Ya Monique tika kolela boye mamaa
Iyo, eh, izonyila
Ya bolingo tika kolela mama
Iyo,I want to cry
Ya bolingo tika kolela mama
Iyo, I want to cry
Ya bolingo yeeh ooh
Iyo, uh I want to cry
Ya bolingo mama eh
Iyo, uh izokhala
Ya Monique nai tika kolela boye mama
Iyo, uh I want to cry
The song "Bolingo" by Kanda Bongo Man is a beautifully composed and emotionally charged love song. The singer expresses his desire to cry over the love of his life, Monique. He repeats his intention to cry and highlights that Monique is the cause of his emotional turmoil. The lyrics use the phrase "tika kolela" which in Lingala (a language spoken in parts of Central Africa) means "to make someone cry" or "to make someone weep." The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings for Monique.
The singer then moves on to describe the nature of their love, using the metaphor of sickness or pain. He sings "ya bolingo mama eeh tika kolela," which translates to "the love, mother, makes me cry" or "the love, mother, causes pain." This line captures the idea of love as a powerful force that can be both joyful and painful. He uses the same phrase again, this time emphasizing that he will cry and suffer because of his love for Monique.
The song continues with the singer repeating these phrases several times, each time with increasing emotion and intensity. The repetition of the lyrics reinforces the singer's deep love for Monique and his anguish at the thought of being without her. Overall, "Bolingo" is a touching and captivating song that captures the power of love and the complexities of human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Iyo, uh I want to cry
The singer expresses his intense emotions and desire to cry.
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh
The singer references Monique, someone he has a connection to, and talks about how he wants to be comforted by her mother.
Iyoo I want to cry
The singer reiterates his desire to cry and release his emotions.
Ya Monique nai tika kolela boye mama
The artist continues to express his need for comfort from Monique's mother.
Iyo, eeh izokhala
The artist acknowledges that he will cry.
Ya bolingo mama eeh tika kolela
The singer talks about his desire to be held by his love and comforted.
Iyo, eh,izonyila
The singer recognizes that his tears will continue to flow.
Ya Monique tika kolela boye mamaa
The artist reiterates his need for comfort from Monique's mother.
Ya bolingo tika kolela mama
The singer wants to be held and comforted by his love.
Iyo,I want to cry
The artist reiterates that he wants to release his emotions and cry.
Ya bolingo yeeh ooh
The singer expresses his deep love for the person he is addressing.
Ya bolingo mama eh
The artist repeats his need for comfort from his lover.
Iyo, uh izokhala
The singer acknowledges that he will cry.
Ya Monique nai tika kolela boye mama
The singer reiterates his need for comfort from Monique's mother.
Iyo, uh I want to cry
The singer concludes with his repeated desire to cry and release his emotions.
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christophergakuo9108
This song is my favorite ❤❤❤❤it's heavenly, thank you Almighty God for Kanda bongo Man his sweet music sings to our hearts 💕 and soul ❣️ we couldn't ask for more Our Father in Heaven. We appreciate our African brother's and bless them thank you so very much. God bless you abundantly Kanda
@Attackedwithfellatio
R.I.P to my amazing mom, mom with you not here am going through a lot, but as a man I will definitely go through everything.. I know you loved this song, today is my 31st birthday. You will always be at my heart 23rd/March/2024 ♥️
@ericmusee7693
Keeps me in my memories of 1996 when i heard it in a bus traveling to mombasa my first time
@MugoyaMusa-kr7cc
Real African music
@hamprayochieng6502
From Kenya I still love kanda bongo man song it's 1 November 2023 much love from Kenya
@morgankabango
Memories alive from the artist
@issamelifoloko3624
This time around world 🌎 was good
@ericmusee7693
This guy was more fire
@kennedymusa9259
The song yaitwa Bolingo! Apo sasa
@aliriojaramillo7080
Excelente artista Saludos grasias alas emisoras q nostrasmite