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.
Avion
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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avion eko kende ekomi otika aeroport
ba doute eko bakama lokolo ya souci
est ce que o ko banza nga kaka
pauvre fille oyo yotambwisi bongo,
oyo azangi makasi ya koluka etumba na souci,
oh oh oh oh oh
mama lé vraiment eza probleme
na motema na ngai ya mwana mwasi(2fois)
yo timoli libulu otié nga mbéli,
ba promesses o lakaki nga ya libala
na éducation na zua na yébi promesse doit se realiser
mais na zakobanga ba coup baninga bazua
na age oyo ekoki ko influencer
vie na ngai amoureuse
mitia n'esika na nga
oh oh ho ho
Mama lé vraiment eza probleme
eloko na yina nalamba liyoto
nasangisa mibali
eza choix nga te oh
nakokufa bomwana
soki o garantir ngai te oh
Nanu nakanga liso te banda okende
les quelques fois nazuaka mpongi
nasalaka ba cauchemars
oh hoo oh oh
nga mama lé
vraiment eza probleme
pasi ya mbisi na se ya mayi,
emonanaka te oh
oyo ya mwana imbwa
mama alobaka te oh
ebongo ya nga moto oyo bolingo elongola na rang ya ba humain
yo ko songer na sort na nga
oh mwana maman ah
Bien que k'okomi okende
yeba otiki cadavre eee
yotiki moto ya kobela
Maman vraiment oboyi nga
Pourquoi vraiment otiki
cheri na nga oboyi nga lelo
mwana mama oboyi nga
avion eko kende ekomi otika aeroport
ba doute eko bakama lokolo ya souci
est ce que o ko banza nga kaka
pauvre fille oyo yotambwisi bongo,
oyo azangi makasi ya koluka etumba na souci,
oh oh oh oh oh
mama lé vraiment eza probleme
na motema na ngai ya mwana mwasi(2fois)
yo timoli libulu otié nga mbéli,
ba promesses o lakaki nga ya libala
na éducation na zua na yébi promesse doit se realiser
mais na zakobanga ba coup baninga bazua
na age oyo ekoki ko influencer
vie na ngai amoureuse
mitia n'esika na nga
oh oh ho ho
Mama lé vraiment eza probleme
eloko na yina nalamba liyoto
nasangisa mibali
eza choix nga te oh
nakokufa bomwana
soki o garantir ngai te oh
Nanu nakanga liso te banda okende
les quelques fois nazuaka mpongi
nasalaka ba cauchemars
oh hoo oh oh
nga mama lé
vraiment eza probleme
pasi ya mbisi na se ya mayi,
emonanaka te oh
oyo ya mwana imbwa
mama alobaka te oh
ebongo ya nga moto oyo bolingo elongola na rang ya ba humain
yo ko songer na sort na nga
oh mwana maman ah
Bien que k'okomi okende
yeba otiki cadavre eee
yotiki moto ya kobela
Maman vraiment oboyi nga
Pourquoi vraiment otiki
cheri na nga oboyi nga lelo
mwana mama oboyi nga
The lyrics to Koffi Olomidé's song Avion paint a picture of a young woman who is struggling with the promises made to her by her partner. The song title translates to "Airplane" and the lyrics describe the woman waiting at the airport, with doubts and concerns about her relationship on her mind. She wonders if her partner is really committed to her and if he will keep his promises to her. The repeated chorus of "Mama lé vraiment eza probleme" ("Mama, it really is a problem") emphasizes her feelings of being overwhelmed and uncertain about her future.
The lyrics also reveal the woman's frustration with the lack of progress in her life, despite the promises made to her. She laments the fact that she has not seen any tangible benefits of the education she pursued and the sacrifices she has made for her partner. The verses also express her fear and anxiety about death and the uncertainty of her future. The lyrics are an honest portrayal of the struggles faced by many people in relationships, as they navigate the challenges of trust, commitment, and living up to expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
avion eko kende ekomi otika aeroport
The plane is landing at the airport
ba doute eko bakama lokolo ya souci
People are waiting anxiously for their loved ones
est ce que o ko banza nga kaka
Are you the one I've been waiting for?
pauvre fille oyo yotambwisi bongo,
This poor girl is lost in thought
oyo azangi makasi ya koluka etumba na souci,
She's struggling to find her way home amidst all the worries
oh oh oh oh oh
Sound of anxiety and anticipation
mama lé vraiment eza probleme
Mama is truly a problem
na motema na ngai ya mwana mwasi(2fois)
In my heart of hearts, as a woman
yo timoli libulu otié nga mbéli,
You stole my heart and left me lonely
ba promesses o lakaki nga ya libala
All the promises you made were just lies
na éducation na zua na yébi promesse doit se realiser
I worked hard to get an education and believed the promises of a better life
mais na zakobanga ba coup baninga bazua
But I keep facing setbacks and disappointments
na age oyo ekoki ko influencer
At this age, it's hard to have much influence
vie na ngai amoureuse
My life is filled with love
mitia n'esika na nga
I'm filled with longing
oh oh ho ho
Sound of longing
eloko na yina nalamba liyoto
My body is full of scars
nasangisa mibali
My heart is heavy
eza choix nga te oh
It's not my choice
nakokufa bomwana
I'm dying inside
soki o garantir ngai te oh
If only you could guarantee me
Nanu nakanga liso te banda okende
I don't want to leave your side
les quelques fois nazuaka mpongi
The few times I smiled
nasalaka ba cauchemars
I'm haunted by nightmares
oh hoo oh oh
Sound of distress
nga mama lé
I, Mama
vraiment eza probleme
Am really a problem
pasi ya mbisi na se ya mayi,
The smell of fish and water
emonanaka te oh
It doesn't appeal to me
oyo ya mwana imbwa
This man who is nothing but a dog
mama alobaka te oh
Mama won't accept this
ebongo ya nga moto oyo bolingo elongola na rang ya ba humain
My love for this man is beyond human understanding
yo ko songer na sort na nga
You're thinking of leaving me
oh mwana maman ah
Baby, Mama is in trouble
Bien que k'okomi okende
Even though you're still around
yeba otiki cadavre eee
Know that you're carrying a dead body
yotiki moto ya kobela
And driving a hearse
Maman vraiment oboyi nga
Mama really doesn't know what to do
Pourquoi vraiment otiki
Why did you take her
cheri na nga oboyi nga lelo
My dear, I have no idea what to do now
mwana mama oboyi nga
Mama's child, I don't know what to do
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My eggplant, Blaise Mawengue
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Even if the days go by, I will never get tired of waiting for you
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Look today and see
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If counting the times I've loved you is counting
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People are normal but I always seem to have a C-section
My darling, tell me
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Stop playing with my eggplant
Nkusu said that you were never meant to be together
The goat said he smelled bad and never took a bath
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
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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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