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.
Apostolo Ya Bolingo
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Nini nga naweli
Nini nga nasali
Nini nga nadefi
Oyo ekumbisa nga ngambo boye
Eh na nzoto ahhh
Nini nga nasali
Nini nga naweli
Nini nga nasali
Nini nga nadifi
Oyo ekumbisa nga ngambo boye
Eh na nzoto
Kombo na nga mwana amy
Kombo na nga mwana pepa ngo
Kombo na nga papa n'aristote
Kombo na nga leki ya joniko
Kombo na nga yaya na didi eh
Kombo na nga antoine makila mabe
Hum nyongo ya nani nadefi eh
Naluka nafuta oh ahh
Nakola na maboko ya mama
Na bolingo ya papa
Bango bateyaki nga
Boboto na boto
Bazuaka moke naley pondu
Bakolisa nga boye
Likambo na moto te
Nga nayebi eeehhhh
Nini lelo nga nasali
Nani ango nga nabomi
Nini oyo nga nadefi lelo
Oh nini nga nasali
Niniiiiiiiihhhhh
Oyo ekumbisa nga boye
Eh na nzoto
Po bobatisa nga na kombo munguna ehh ahhh
Bakokanaka moto boye te
Bakotongoko moto boye te
Bakofingaka moto boye te
Bakoyinaka moto boye te
Mwasi moko na mboka moko
Azalaki kitoko mingi
Mibali nyonso na mboka yango
Bazalaki kolula se ye
Kasi bazalaki kobomba
Kobanga koyebisa ye
Mwasi yango mokolo azui likama
Bakati yeee loboko
Bakomi koyebisa ye te
Bazalaka kolula ye mimi
Mokili nde boye sikoyo nga nayebi
Soki ozali basekisi yo
Mino babimisi
Opesaka mokongo
Poso na yo basilisi
Soki opesi mokongo
Bakomi ofinga yo
Nga pe nalanda te
Po nasi namesana
Esala rien
Oh esala rien
Mokili ezali boye
Sikoyo nga na comprendre
Soki ozali basekisi yo
Babengi yo ami
Opesaka mokongo
Kombo na yo e changer
Soki opesi mokongo
Bakomi o finga yo
Nga pe nakipa te
La vie ezali bongo
Esala rien mama amy azali
Esala rien aristote azali
Pene ya papa
Mokili ezali boye
Sikoyo nga na rever
Soki ozali basekisi yo
Mino babimisi
Opesaka mokongo
Poso na yo basilisi
Soki opesi mokongo
Dossier na yo eziki
Nga pe nalanda te
Po nasi namesana
Le chien aboit
La caravane passe
Humanité nga nalela, humanité
Humanité, nga namituna
Humanité oooohhhhhooohhh lélé
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's song Apostolo Ya Bolingo depict the struggles of life that the singer has gone through. The repetition of the phrase "Nini nga nasali" which means "what have I done?" signifies the numerous times he has questioned himself about his choices and actions. The use of "nakola na maboko ya mama," which means "I work with my mother's hands," suggests the humility and hard work the singer has put in to attain his position in life. He also mentions the names of people in his life, including his father, Antoine Makila Mabe, and Aristote, highlighting the importance of relationships and connections in his journey.
Furthermore, the song touches on themes of love, change, and humanity. The repetition of "opalaka mokongo" which means "you give me money" and "bazalaki kobomba" which means "they kept talking" indicate a longing for change and the influence of money and gossip in society. The mention of humanity at the end encourages listeners to value and love each other despite their differences.
Overall, Koffi Olomide's Apostolo Ya Bolingo is a reflective and emotional song that touches on personal struggles, hard work, relationships, and societal challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Nini nga nasali
What am I saying?
Nini nga naweli
What am I doing?
Nini nga nadefi
What am I supposed to say?
Oyo ekumbisa nga ngambo boye
This is what I'm talking about.
Eh na nzoto ahhh
It's in my heart.
Nani yango azokana nga
Who will understand me?
Kombo na nga mwana amy
My mother's arms
Kombo na nga mwana pepa ngo
My father's love
Kombo na nga papa n'aristote
My father's wisdom
Kombo na nga leki ya joniko
My teacher's stick
Kombo na nga yaya na didi eh
My grandmother's sayings
Kombo na nga antoine makila mabe
My friend's advice
Hum nyongo ya nani nadefi eh
My thoughts are confused
Naluka nafuta oh ahh
I am crying.
Nakola na maboko ya mama
I hold onto my mom's hands.
Na bolingo ya papa
I live in my father's love.
Bazoaka moke naley pondu
They try to disturb me.
Na bolingo ya papa
I live in my father's love.
Likambo na moto te
It's not about cars.
Nga nayebi eeehhhh
I know it.
Nini lelo nga nasali
What am I trying to say today?
Nani ango nga nabomi
Who can I trust?
Niniiiiiiiihhhhh
I don't know.
Po bobatisa nga na kombo munguna ehh ahhh
I keep repeating this prayer.
Bakokanaka moto boye te
They don't understand what they're saying.
Bakotongoko moto boye te
They don't know where they're going.
Bakofingaka moto boye te
They don't care what they're doing.
Bakoyinaka moto boye te
They don't listen to advice.
Mwasi moko na mboka moko
A woman from this land.
Azalaki kitoko mingi
Was so beautiful.
Mibali nyonso na mboka yango
All her friends from this land.
Bazalaki kolula se ye
Were trying to make her dance.
Kasi bazalaki kobomba
But they were just trying to seduce her.
Kobanga koyebisa ye
Without telling her the truth.
Mwasi yango mokolo azui likama
After many years, she understood.
Bakati yeee loboko
They all clapped their hands.
Bakomi koyebisa ye te
They told her the truth.
Bazalaka kolula ye mimi
They made her dance with them.
Mokili nde boye sikoyo nga nayebi
I don't really understand this world.
Soki ozali basekisi yo
If you are observant.
Mino babimisi
You will see that people lie.
Opesaka mokongo
They open their mouths.
Poso na yo basilisi
To show themselves as kings.
Soki opesi mokongo
If you give them trust.
Bakomi ofinga yo
They will deceive you.
Nga pe nalanda te
I don't want that.
Po nasi namesana
That's why I don't agree.
Esala rien
It's better to be quiet.
Mokili ezali boye
This world is so strange.
Sikoyo nga na comprendre
I really don't understand it.
Babengi yo ami
They call me friend.
Kombo na yo e changer
But you can change that.
Dossier na yo eziki
Your paperwork is clean.
La vie ezali bongo
That's just life.
Esala rien mama amy azali
It's better to be quiet, mom.
Esala rien aristote azali
It's better to be quiet, Aristotle.
Pene ya papa
For my father's sake.
Soki ozali basekisi yo
If you are observant.
Mino babimisi
You will see that people lie.
Opesaka mokongo
They open their mouths.
Poso na yo basilisi
To show themselves as kings.
Soki opesi mokongo
If you give them trust.
Bakomi o finga yo
They will deceive you.
Nga pe nakipa te
I won't let that happen to me.
La vie ezali bongo
That's just life.
Esala rien mama amy azali
It's better to be quiet, mom.
Esala rien aristote azali
It's better to be quiet, Aristotle.
Pene ya papa
For my father's sake.
Sikoyo nga na rever
I dream of.
Dossier na yo eziki
Your paperwork is clean.
Nga pe nalanda te
I don't want that.
Po nasi namesana
That's why I don't agree.
Le chien aboit
The dog barks.
La caravane passe
The caravan moves on.
Humanité nga nalela, humanité
Humanity, I call upon you.
Humanité, nga namituna
Humanity, hear me.
Humanité oooohhhhhooohhh lélé
Humanity, oh oh oh.
Writer(s): koffi olomide
Contributed by Lillian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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