Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa.
He went to France to study , while in Paris, he began playing the guitar and writing songs. On his return to Congo he was a member of Viva la Musica, Papa Wemba's band. Koffi repopularized the slower style of soukous, which had fallen out of fashion. He dubbed this style Tcha Tcho, and it gained popularity outside Congo. Koffi's music can be quite controversial, taking on current events and topics considered taboo in some conservative societies. He has also participated in the salsa music project Africando.
Diva
Koffi Olomidé Lyrics
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Ko lula yo e leki ee ekomi'o koma lisumu nsuni ya moto soki ba liaka biley eeh
Na koma canibale Nzambe a limbisa nga na lia oya yo po yo na nga koma nsuni moko
Lokola maman na bebe na ye na zemi eee
Oo yo Diva eeeh longwaka nanu na pongi eeh aaan
Fungola motema na moto oyo a lingi yo ko leka nioso tout
Nini oyo sali nga bolingo ekomi ko kamola ngai makila molemaa aa aaaannn maman na ngaa supernelle
Nzambe ya bolingo petola motema ya Diva a tika ko boya nga po ete na tindeli ye alliance ye a buaka te na ebale na mawa mingi
Na koma canibale Nzambe a limbisa nga na liya o ya yo
Po yo na nga to koma moto moko lokola maman na bebe na ye na zemi eeh
O yo Diva eeeh longwaka nanu na pongi aa fungola motema na moto oyo a lingi yo ko leka nioso tout
Nini oyo sali nga bolingo ekomi'o kamola ngai makila molemaa aaaa maman na ngaa
Dieu de l'amour petola motema ya chérie a tika ko boya nga
Po ete na tindeli ye alliance ye a buaka te na ebale nga mawa mingi
Bo tika ko pekisa nga na ye boloko nga na ndimi eeeh liwa na seki
Na vie na nga ya mobali na si na linga kasi Diva ndenge na yo te
Basi ya kitoko ba yinaka yo soki o leki na nzela po yo kingo libwa bango ba kingo se muambe
Ba panzi sango o yokanaki yo na Nzambe
Soki o lamuki oko kuta na tongo na porte ya lopango ya ba boti ba yo
Motema na nga na kasa ya kongo bololo na yaki o bonzela yo
Elikia na nga epayi na yo mon amour to balanaka yo na nga samedi nioso na tika ko milelaka
Tango na yokaka kombo no epa ya bato
Na bonzeli yo bolingo oyo muasi moko te akoka ko pepa na motema na nga
Ba nka ba kufela nga soyi na elongi na nzela oya nga libonza merci
Na lakisi baninga photo bango ba komi'o tuna nga soki ya solo
Yo za moto ya Zaïre bango ba lobi yo o zali carte postale
Bo tika ko pekisa nga na ye boloko nga na ndimi eeh liwa na seki
Na vie na nga d'amour na si na linga kasi Diva ndenge na yo te
Basi ya kitoko ba tongaka yo soki o leki na nzela po yo kingo libwa bango ba kingo se mwambe
Ba panzi sango fou ya ki Nzambe avocat
Soki o lamuki oko kuta na tongo na porte ya lopango ya ba boti ba yo motema na nga na kasa ya kongo bololo
Na yaki o bonzela yo
Elikia na nga epayi na yo mon amour to balanaka yo na nga samedi nioso
Na tika ko milelaka tango na yokaka kombo no epa ya bato
Ngai pantalon e bunga nzela soki o baloli se misu awa epa na zali
Molimo na nga mbele e zui lobiko ya seko nde na longwe na maaasumu
Na bonzeli yo bolingo oyo muasi moko te akoka ko pepa na motema na nga
Ba nka ba kufela nga soyi na elongi yo o zala ya nga libonza merci
Nga na lakisi baninga photo na yo ba komi'o tuna nga soki yo c'est vrai
Yo oza moto ya Africa bango ba lobi yo ozali extra-terrestre
Na lakisi Gunter photo na lakisi Godard na Abibo na lakisi Muekason na Ndombasi
Na lakisi sorcier na Kiki de Panama aaaaan
Linda M.
The lyrics of Koffi Olomidé's song Diva are about a man expressing his love for a woman. The man calls the woman "Diva bien aimée" which translates to "well-loved Diva" and asks to be allowed to love her. He compares her to a mother and a child at times, and emphasizes how special she is to him. He talks about how much he loves her and how he is willing to do anything for her even if it means becoming a cannibal. The man proclaims that God has sent her to him and expresses his desire to be with her forever. He also talks about how beautiful she is and mentions different places and people that he has seen and met with her.
The lyrics of the song are filled with metaphors and symbolism that convey the man's deep feelings for the woman. Koffi Olomidé's voice is full of emotion, and the music has a rhythmic beat that complements the lyrics well. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love that appeals to both the heart and the senses.
Line by Line Meaning
Diva bien aimée laisse-moi t'aimer yoka nzembo na nga ya bolingo aaan
Beloved Diva, let me love you with my love song aaan
Ko lula yo e leki ee ekomi'o koma lisumu nsuni ya moto soki ba liaka biley eeh
I hug you gently like I'm wrapping you in a soft blanket, so that your heart is at peace even if they criticize you eeh
Na koma canibale Nzambe a limbisa nga na lia oya yo po yo na nga koma nsuni moko
I'm like a cannibal, God has freed me from this sin, because I used to have a single heart only for myself
Lokola maman na bebe na ye na zemi eee
Like a mother with her child, I'm close to you eee
Oo yo Diva eeeh longwaka nanu na pongi eeh aaan
Oh you Diva, smile at me with joy eeeh aaan
Fungola motema na moto oyo a lingi yo ko leka nioso tout
Open your heart to the person who loves you, don't reject them completely
Nini oyo sali nga bolingo ekomi ko kamola ngai makila molemaa aa aaaannn maman na ngaa supernelle
This thing that you call love, makes me lose my mind, it's very difficult for me to forget you aaaannn my heavenly mother
Nzambe ya bolingo petola motema ya Diva a tika ko boya nga po ete na tindeli ye alliance ye a buaka te na ebale na mawa mingi
God of love touches Diva's heart, she hesitates to accept me, because she's afraid of breaking the covenant of love, due to fear of many problems
Ko lula yo e leki eeeh ekomi'o koma sentiment mosuni ya moto soki ba liaka biley eeh
I hug you gently like I'm wrapping you in a soft blanket, so that your heart is at peace even if they criticize you eeeh
Na koma canibale Nzambe a limbisa nga na liya o ya yo
I'm like a cannibal, God has freed me from this sin, because I used to have a single heart only for myself
Po yo na nga to koma moto moko lokola maman na bebe na ye na zemi eeh
But I became a single person because of you, like a mother with her child, I'm close to you eeeh
O yo Diva eeeh longwaka nanu na pongi aa fungola motema na moto oyo a lingi yo ko leka nioso tout
Oh you Diva, smile at me with joy aa open your heart to the person who loves you, don't reject them completely
Nini oyo sali nga bolingo ekomi'o kamola ngai makila molemaa aaaa maman na ngaa
This thing that you call love, makes me lose my mind, aaaa my heavenly mother
Dieu de l'amour petola motema ya chérie a tika ko boya nga
God of love touches my darling's heart, please accept me
Po ete na tindeli ye alliance ye a buaka te na ebale nga mawa mingi
Because of fear of many problems, she hesitates to break the covenant of love and accept me
Bo tika ko pekisa nga na ye boloko nga na ndimi eeeh liwa na seki
If you hesitate to choose me, I'll be sad and alone eeeh leave me to my fate
Na vie na nga ya mobali na si na linga kasi Diva ndenge na yo te
In my life as a man, there is no one I love more than you, Diva you are unique
Basi ya kitoko ba yinaka yo soki o leki na nzela po yo kingo libwa bango ba kingo se muambe
The beauty queens envy you, if you walk on the street, they're left speechless
Ba panzi sango o yokanaki yo na Nzambe
Even the angels in heaven sing your praises to God
Soki o lamuki oko kuta na tongo na porte ya lopango ya ba boti ba yo
If you wake up, the sound of your steps open the door of the boats' hangar
Motema na nga na kasa ya kongo bololo na yaki o bonzela yo
My heart beats like a drum, it resounds and praises you
Elikia na nga epayi na yo mon amour to balanaka yo na nga samedi nioso na tika ko milelaka
My hope is in you my love, I'll follow you forever and will wait for you every Saturday
Tango na yokaka kombo no epa ya bato
When you dance, it's like the earth's surface is shaking
Na bonzeli yo bolingo oyo muasi moko te akoka ko pepa na motema na nga
I confess my love for you, no woman can compete with you in my heart
Ba nka ba kufela nga soyi na elongi na nzela oya nga libonza merci
The trees and flowers give me shade and scent on the way, I say thank you
Na lakisi baninga photo bango ba komi'o tuna nga soki ya solo
I took pictures with those who joined us, if you ever leave me alone
Yo za moto ya Zaïre bango ba lobi yo o zali carte postale
You are a person from Zaire, they admire you from afar like a postcard
Bo tika ko pekisa nga na ye boloko nga na ndimi eeh liwa na seki
If you hesitate to choose me, I'll be sad and alone eeeh leave me to my fate
Na vie na nga d'amour na si na linga kasi Diva ndenge na yo te
In my life as a man, there is no one I love more than you, Diva you are unique
Basi ya kitoko ba tongaka yo soki o leki na nzela po yo kingo libwa bango ba kingo se mwambe
The beauty queens envy you, if you walk on the street, they're left speechless
Ba panzi sango fou ya ki Nzambe avocat
Even the angels in heaven go crazy when they see you, God's lawyer
Soki o lamuki oko kuta na tongo na porte ya lopango ya ba boti ba yo
If you wake up, the sound of your steps open the door of the boats' hangar
Motema na nga na kasa ya kongo bololo na yaki o bonzela yo
My heart beats like a drum, it resounds and praises you
Elikia na nga epayi na yo mon amour to balanaka yo na nga samedi nioso
My hope is in you my love, I'll follow you forever and will wait for you every Saturday
Na tika ko milelaka tango na yokaka kombo no epa ya bato
I'll wait for you when you dance, like the earth's surface is shaking
Ngai pantalon e bunga nzela soki o baloli se misu awa epa na zali
I'll carry my trousers and go the direction you choose, wherever you are
Molimo na nga mbele e zui lobiko ya seko nde na longwe na maaasumu
My ceremony is in front of you, follow me to my village, where I'll celebrate with my family
Ba nka ba kufela nga soyi na elongi yo o zala ya nga libonza merci
The trees and flowers give me shade and scent on the way, I say thank you
Nga na lakisi baninga photo na yo ba komi'o tuna nga soki yo c'est vrai
I took pictures with those who joined us, if it's true that you're here
Yo oza moto ya Africa bango ba lobi yo ozali extra-terrestre
You are an African person, they admire you like an extraterrestrial
Na lakisi Gunter photo na lakisi Godard na Abibo na lakisi Muekason na Ndombasi
I took a picture with Gunter, Godard, Abibo, Muekason and Ndombasi
Na lakisi sorcier na Kiki de Panama aaaaan
I took a picture with a sorcerer and Kiki from Panama aaaaan
Linda M.
End of song
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I am lying down and thinking of you now
My eggplant, my eggplant
My eggplant, Blaise Mawengue
I have been calling you for days now, my darling
Even if the days go by, I will never get tired of waiting for you
But I can't be left hanging like this
Why do you keep playing with my eggplant, my dear?
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You had me search for love everywhere, in lifts and staircases
You can go as slow as you want but not too slow
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God is on my side
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Look today and see
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I keep making things complicated and confusing myself
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I'm searching for ways to win you over, as I always have
I am counting and recounting all the times we've been together
If counting the times I've loved you is counting
I will go and get us tickets to see each other
People are normal but I always seem to have a C-section
My darling, tell me
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The ant said he tasted sour
The mouse said he was too skinny and never ate enough
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My love is good
It looks like you are calling out for help, and everyone hears
The shoes I have are like old, worn-out tires
Corn is my favourite thing to eat, but it's expensive
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