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.
Tika Kolela
Kanda Bongo Man Lyrics
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Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique ngai tika kolela boye mama ehh eeeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Iyeeh bolingo eeeh uuuh yooh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Uuuwooooh, bolingo Mama eeeh
Ya Monique ngai tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh izokhala
Iyoooooh, eeeh, uuuyoooh
Iyoooooh uuuuuh izonyila
Shimomoni um' wilimani (Shimomoni um'wilimani) wanang'a
Ya Monique ngai tika kolela boye mama ehh eeeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique ngai tika kolela boye mama ehh eeeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Iyeeh bolingo eeeh uuuh yooh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Uuuwooooh, bolingo Mama eeeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique ngai tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh izokhala
Iyoooooh, eeeh, uuuyoooh
Iyoooooh uuuuuh izonyila
Shimomoni um' wilimani (Shimomoni um' wilimani) wanang'a
Shimomoni um' wilimani (Shimomoni um' wilimani) wanang'a
Ya Monique ngai tika kolela boye mama ehh eeeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
The lyrics to Kanda Bongo Man's "Tika Kolela" are primarily a repetition of a few key phrases. The song addresses Monique, likely a woman with whom the singer has a romantic relationship. The phrase "tika kolela" can be translated to "driving me crazy" or "making me cry," indicating that the relationship is causing the singer emotional distress. The repetition of "Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry" drives home this message. The song also features some other phrases in Lingala, the language spoken in much of the Congo. "Bolingo" means love, and "um'wilimani" may be a name or reference to someone or something specific.
Musically, the song features upbeat and energetic guitar work and percussion. The repetition of the lyrics creates a hypnotic effect that may reflect the singer's own emotional state. The song is typical of Kwassa-Kwassa music, a genre that originated in the Congo and often features upbeat rhythms with introspective and emotional lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
The singer is expressing intense emotions and sadness.
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Mentions someone named Monique, perhaps a loved one or someone the singer wishes to honor. The phrase 'tika kolela' which means 'let's dance' may refer to cherishing memories with them.
Iyeeh bolingo eeeh uuuh yooh
Expressing strong feelings of love and passion.
Uuuwooooh, bolingo Mama eeeh
The singer shouts out 'bolingo mama' which means 'love, mother', possibly indicating a sense of comfort and nurturing from a maternal figure.
Izokhala
The singer will cry and express sadness.
Izonyila
The singer is emphasizing the feeling of being moved to tears and deep sadness.
Shimomoni um' wilimani (Shimomoni um'wilimani) wanang'a
This phrase may be a reference to the Congolese proverb 'Shimomoni um'wilimani, wanang'a' which means 'listening to your own voice is better than receiving advice from others'. Could be interpreted as a message of self-reliance.
Contributed by Eva E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Iyoooooh, uuuuuh I want to cry
The singer is expressing intense emotions and sadness.
Ya Monique tika kolela bo ye mama ehh eeh
Mentions someone named Monique, perhaps a loved one or someone the singer wishes to honor. The phrase 'tika kolela' which means 'let's dance' may refer to cherishing memories with them.
Iyeeh bolingo eeeh uuuh yooh
Expressing strong feelings of love and passion.
Uuuwooooh, bolingo Mama eeeh
The singer shouts out 'bolingo mama' which means 'love, mother', possibly indicating a sense of comfort and nurturing from a maternal figure.
Izokhala
The singer will cry and express sadness.
Izonyila
The singer is emphasizing the feeling of being moved to tears and deep sadness.
Shimomoni um' wilimani (Shimomoni um'wilimani) wanang'a
This phrase may be a reference to the Congolese proverb 'Shimomoni um'wilimani, wanang'a' which means 'listening to your own voice is better than receiving advice from others'. Could be interpreted as a message of self-reliance. Tika kolela actually translates to: stop crying
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I want to cry,na hii uchumi ya Kenya, let me cry.
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Whos listening in feb 2024??π
@Sethgesa
U must accept this Kenyans played a pivotal role in this album...think of this a country that embraces some foreign music all of a sudden it is Kansas fan base