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.
Chawarma
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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L'amour te pourchasses
L'amour n'attends pas
Réponds à son appel weh! "
Aheeeee! A Ehhhhhh!
Architecte asali plan lobi tomoni ndaku
Sourire eza suffrage oyo matama e gagner
Yo mawa va!
(coeur)
Adieu pour toujours!
Enfin nakokisi oyo na lingaki ii
Chantier ya amour n'a nga lelo ekomi achevé
À dieu intempéries ya ba soucis
Bye bye malili ya ba chagrins
Vivi Emeraude amemeli ngai mille bataillons d'amour na gagner guerre ya ba soucis
Ma ma ma ma ma eeeh
Ehhhhhh
Soki ezalaki ngai nde le Dieu créateur
Nde na décora la lune na beauté ya Vivi
Na place mokili e bénéficier se na lumière
Ba profiter mpe na soustraction ya mawa
Soki moto atali beauté n'o Vivi Émeraude
Leki vraiment ya Claudia Sassou
Il paraît que moyi ezalaka mécontent
(coeur)
Ndenge elalaka na ouest elamukaka na est
Yango e preferaka elalaka na motema nayo
Elamukaka na visage nayo Vivi Émeraude
Yango natambolaka na ekenge soki nabimi n'a moyi
N'a zuwa ya beauté ya Vivi moyi eya kotumba la terre
Est-ce-que boyebi le pourquoi ebale eboya kozonga na sima
De peur qu'ezuwa retard yako copier démarche ya Vivi
Ba océans nionso bazua yo modèle Vivi Emeraude
Nanani nanana nanani
Rouge na taureau
Noire na moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Vivi
Rouge na taureau
Noire na moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Emeraude
Mu chawarma charma charme'a ngai naye charcutier nayo
Batika ngaie na honorer Emeraude
Entre mayi n'a zamba le choix est clair mpona mbisi
(coeur)
Tshwaaa!!!!
Option ya motema nanga amour nayo
(coeur)
Tshwaaa!!!!
Mille-pattes alandaka se nzela lioko
Bongo nga deux pieds ya mpamba pourquoi na exagérer
Vive Émeraude le timbre de ma voix
Mu chawarma charma charme'a ngai naye charcutier nayo
Rouge na taureau
Noire na moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Vivi
(coeur)
Rouge na taureau
Noire na moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingameli yo!
(verbiages et noms)
Rouge na taureau
Noire na moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Vivi
Rouge na taureau
Noire na moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Emeraude
Mu chawarma charma charme'a ngai naye charcutier nayo
(verbiages)
"Mukolo mosusu bamboloko bamoni matiti eningani ba palangani! Babwaka Miso nasima Bamonakaka oya mukie azokima te. Babeleli bango nionso ba'bi nini biso ba mikolo tozo kima bongo mwana mukie oyo azokima te. Boni bino bana 'a lelo oyo bobangaka makambu te? Nzoka ye ayebaki mpe amonaki très bien que n'a nzinga nzinga ya roi lion, la reine lionne azalaki. Est-ce que vous croyez que le roi lion akoki kotika momie naye la reine lionne kaka mpona bino ba cure-dents? Waya! Le roi lion veut dire no touching no bouging. A multiplier bino par zéro! "
Rouge n'a taureau
Noire n'a moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga n'a tingama Emeraude
(verbiages)
(Coeur)
Nasopi vie nanga na motema nayo
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Esi olangwisa nga n'a lamulu Fou fou
Nayeban' o banda okanga nga brousse
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
Vivi Emeraude! (Coeur)
Nasopi vie nanga n'a motema nayo
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te oh
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Esi olangwisa nga na lamulu Fou fou
Nayeban'o banda okanga nga brousse
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
C'est pas pour rien que Nzambe asala matoi mibale
Mpo ayebaki eza mpona complémentarité
Ndenge ya Vivi lelo yo'o compléter vie n'a ngai
Ndambu ezangaki mpo nakoma mobimba
Equilibre ya vie nanga d'amour
Merci mpo oye kosala ngai finissage
Aksanti mpo oye kosilisa nga ba bavures
Syntaxe ya ba phrases ya vie nanga Vivi Émeraude leki ya Claudia Sassou
Clé boa ya vie nangai
Commencement mpe fin ya vie n'a ngaiiii
Yo'okangi quatre coins na ngai iiiii
(Coeur)
Nasopi vie nanga na motema nayo
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te oh
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Esi olangwisa nga na lamulu Fou fou
Nayeban'o banda okanga nga brousse
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
Nasuki awa nga nasuki awa eh
Nasuki awa nga nasuki awa ma
Nakomi na frontière ya suka ya la vie na ngai
Lettre "z" ya vie nanga Vivi Emeraude
Couloir ya suka ya espoir ya vie nangai
Koma sukali nasenga Yahwe nakoma fourmi
Pensée unique nangai Vivi
Ndenge Europaa monnaie unique n'ango Euro
Vivi, mon amour Vivi
Vivi, mon amour Emeraude
Vivi, hein mon amour Vivi
Rouge n'a taurreau
Noir n'a moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Emeraude
Vivi, mon amour Emeraude
Rouge n'a taurreau
Noir n'a moustique
Sonzo akangama poso
Nga na tingama Emeraude
The song "Chawarma" by Koffi Olomide is a romantic love song that is sung in a mixture of Lingala and French language. In this song, the singer expresses his love and admiration for a woman named Vivi Emeraude. He says that love hunts her down, and it cannot wait for her response. The singer mentions that if he were a creator, he would decorate the moon with her beauty. He expresses his desire to complete his love story with Vivi Emeraude and says that they have won the battle over their worries and sadness. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "adieu pour toujours" (goodbye forever).
The lyrics of the song are very poetic and metaphorical. The singer compares Vivi Emeraude's beauty to that of Claudia Sassou, a famous Congolese beauty. He also talks about the colors red and black, comparing them to a bull and a mosquito, respectively. He says that he would honor Vivi Emeraude and chooses her over everything else, even when he is given a choice between water and wine. The song ends with the singer repeating the names Vivi and Emeraude, expressing his love for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Vivi Émeraude Vivi Emeraude Vivi Emeraude
Vivi Émeraude is repeated multiple times, emphasizing its importance and significance.
L'amour te pourchasses
Love is chasing after you, actively seeking your attention and affection.
L'amour n'attends pas
Love does not wait, it insists on being responded to immediately.
Réponds à son appel weh!
Answer its call, don't ignore the invitation to love.
Aheeeee! A Ehhhhhh!
Exclamations to express excitement and enthusiasm.
Architecte asali plan lobi tomoni ndaku
The architect designed a perfect plan for my home.
Ndoto ya bolingo elati nzoto ya libala e
The dream of love is as strong as a lifelong desire.
Sourire eza suffrage oyo matama e gagner
A smile is a victory that conquers the heart.
Yo mawa va!
You are afraid, aren't you? Expressing curiosity or intrigue.
Adieu pour toujours!
Goodbye forever, implying a permanent separation.
Enfin nakokisi oyo na lingaki ii
Finally, I have found what I have been searching for.
Chantier ya amour n'a nga lelo ekomi achevé
The construction site of love in my life is now complete.
À dieu intempéries ya ba soucis
Farewell to the storms and worries.
Bye bye malili ya ba chagrins
Goodbye to the tears of sorrow.
Vivi Emeraude amemeli ngai mille bataillons d'amour na gagner guerre ya ba soucis
Vivi Emeraude gives me the strength of a thousand armies to win the war against worries.
Ma ma ma ma ma eeeh
Vocalization of excitement and joy.
Soki ezalaki ngai nde le Dieu créateur
If I were the creator God,
Nde na décora la lune na beauté ya Vivi
I would decorate the moon with the beauty of Vivi.
Na place mokili e bénéficier se na lumière
The world would benefit from her radiance.
Ba profiter mpe na soustraction ya mawa
They would also enjoy the subtraction of darkness.
Soki moto atali beauté n'o Vivi Émeraude
If someone possesses beauty like Vivi Émeraude,
Leki vraiment ya Claudia Sassou
It would be truly remarkable, just like Claudia Sassou.
Il paraît que moyi ezalaka mécontent
It seems that the moon would be dissatisfied.
Ndenge elalaka na ouest elamukaka na est
Because it would be leaning towards the West but facing the East.
Yango e preferaka elalaka na motema nayo
This preference is in your heart.
Elamukaka na visage nayo Vivi Émeraude
It is also reflected on your face, Vivi Émeraude.
Yango natambolaka na ekenge soki nabimi n'a moyi
I realize it when I look at the stars in the sky.
N'a zuwa ya beauté ya Vivi moyi eya kotumba la terre
The beauty of Vivi's face shines like the sun and lights up the earth.
Est-ce-que boyebi le pourquoi ebale eboya kozonga na sima
Do you know why the sky turns red at sunset?
De peur qu'ezuwa retard yako copier démarche ya Vivi
It is afraid of being late to imitate Vivi's steps.
Ba océans nionso bazua yo modèle Vivi Emeraude
All the oceans resemble you, Vivi Emeraude, as a model.
Nanani nanana nanani
Repetition of nonsensical sounds for rhythm and emphasis.
Rouge na taureau
Red like a bull
Noire na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Vivi
I am impressed by Vivi
Mu chawarma charma charme'a ngai naye charcutier nayo
In the chawarma, you charm me, my charcutier
Batika ngaie na honorer Emeraude
Include me in honoring Emeraude
Entre mayi n'a zamba le choix est clair mpona mbisi
Between corn and fish, the choice is clear for a meal
Tshwaaa!!!!
Exclamation of surprise or shock
Option ya motema nanga amour nayo
The choice of my heart is your love
Mille-pattes alandaka se nzela lioko
The millipede walks on many paths
Bongo nga deux pieds ya mpamba pourquoi na exagérer
While I, with two feet, exaggreate for what reason
Vive Émeraude le timbre de ma voix
Long live Emeraude, the tone of my voice
Rouge na taureau
Red like a bull
Noire na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Rouge na taureau
Red like a bull
Noire na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingameli yo!
I am impressed by you!
Rouge na taureau
Red like a bull
Noire na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Vivi
I am impressed by Vivi
Rouge na taureau
Red like a bull
Noire na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Mu chawarma charma charme'a ngai naye charcutier nayo
In the chawarma, you charm me, my charcutier
Rouge na taurea
Red like a bull
Noire na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Nasopi vie nanga na motema nayo
I gave my life to you in my heart
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Love is a durable fortress stronger than the Great Wall of China
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te
A person cannot stand alone, they need someone by their side
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Vivi, oh Emeraude, you are very beautiful, you are my love
Esi olangwisa nga n'a lamulu Fou fou
You bewitch me with your crazy dancing
Nayeban'o banda okanga nga brousse
I discovered you hidden in the wilderness
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
Therefore, Vivi Emeraude, you captivate my heart
Nasopi vie nanga n'a motema nayo
I gave my life to you in my heart
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Love is a durable fortress stronger than the Great Wall of China
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te oh
A person cannot stand alone, they need someone by their side
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Vivi, oh Emeraude, you are very beautiful, you are my love
Esi olangwisa nga na lamulu Fou fou
You bewitch me with your crazy dancing
Nayeban'o banda okanga nga brousse
I discovered you hidden in the wilderness
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
Therefore, Vivi Emeraude, you captivate my heart
C'est pas pour rien que Nzambe asala matoi mibale
It is not for nothing that God created male and female
Mpo ayebaki eza mpona complémentarité
To show the concept of complementarity
Ndenge ya Vivi lelo yo'o compléter vie n'a ngai
Because Vivi, today, you complete my life
Ndambu ezangaki mpo nakoma mobimba
My heart desires to be united with you
Equilibre ya vie nanga d'amour
The balance of my life is love
Merci mpo oye kosala ngai finissage
Thank you for being my completion, my finishing touch
Aksanti mpo oye kosilisa nga ba bavures
Thank you for erasing my flaws
Syntaxe ya ba phrases ya vie nanga Vivi Émeraude leki ya Claudia Sassou
The syntax of the sentences of my life, Vivi Émeraude, is like that of Claudia Sassou
Clé boa ya vie nangai
You are the key to my life
Commencement mpe fin ya vie n'a ngaiiii
The beginning and end of my life
Yo'okangi quatre coins na ngai iiiii
You occupy all corners of my being
Nasopi vie nanga na motema nayo
I gave my life to you in my heart
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Love is a durable fortress stronger than the Great Wall of China
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te oh
A person cannot stand alone, they need someone by their side
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Vivi, oh Emeraude, you are very beautiful, you are my love
Esi olangwisa nga na lamulu Fou fou
You bewitch me with your crazy dancing
Nayeban'o banda okanga nga brousse
I discovered you hidden in the wilderness
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
Therefore, Vivi Emeraude, you captivate my heart
Nasuki awa nga nasuki awa eh
I'm happy, I am happy, eh
Nasuki awa nga nasuki awa ma
I'm happy, I am happy, oh
Nakomi na frontière ya suka ya la vie na ngai
I am at the border of the joy of my life
Lettre 'z' ya vie nanga Vivi Emeraude
The letter 'z' of my life, Vivi Emeraude
Couloir ya suka ya espoir ya vie nangai
The corridor of the hope of my life
Koma sukali nasenga Yahwe nakoma fourmi
Like a soldier, I march with strength and determination
Pensée unique nangai Vivi
My unique thought is Vivi
Ndenge Europaa monnaie unique n'ango Euro
Just like Europe has a single currency, the Euro
Vivi, mon amour Vivi
Vivi, my love, Vivi
Vivi, mon amour Emeraude
Vivi, my love Emeraude
Vivi, hein mon amour Vivi
Vivi, yes my love, Vivi
Rouge n'a taureau
Red like a bull
Noir n'a moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Vivi, mon amour Emeraude
Vivi, my love Emeraude
Rouge n'a taureau
Red like a bull
Noir n'a moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Rouge n'a taureau
Red like a bull
Noir n'a moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Vivi
I am impressed by Vivi
Rouge n'a taureau
Red like a bull
Noir n'a moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Mu chawarma charma charme'a ngai naye charcutier nayo
In the chawarma, you charm me, my charcutier
Rouge na taureau
Red like a bull
Noir na moustique
Black like a mosquito
Sonzo akangama poso
The monkey jumps up and down
Nga na tingama Emeraude
I am impressed by Emeraude
Nasopi vie nanga na motema nayo
I gave my life to you in my heart
Amour n'o clôture durable plusque murailles de Chine
Love is a durable fortress stronger than the Great Wall of China
Moto akota te moto abima mpe te oh
A person cannot stand alone, they need someone by their side
Vivi eh Emeraude kitoko mingi tu es mon amour
Vivi, oh Emeraude, you are very beautiful, you are my love
Esi olangwisa nga na lamulu Fou fou
You bewitch me with your crazy dancing
Nayeban'o banda okanga nga brousse
I discovered you hidden in the wilderness
Nganayo Vivi Emeraude libala eeh
Therefore, Vivi Emeraude, you captivate my heart
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rolandoamour6780
Je comprends pas pourquoi cette chanson douce ,pénétrante n'atteint pas les millions de vues ?mais bon ça va se faire j'en suis sûr, vive le quadra, grand artiste
@badibangapatrick5671
Bjr Mopao! Peut-être vous le savez déjà mais, laissez-moi vous dire que vous avez développé un nouveau style musical au Congo qui est "la poésie musicale" composée des prôses, rîmes,... caricatures, fantasmes... Bravo à vous, les fans qui la comprennent! Bravo l'Artiste avec un grand A!
@LEKINGBP14
ça s'appelle le " TCHATCHO".
@mayanganduna5474
Merci pour ce que tu nous offre. Que Dieu te bénisse d'avantage
@boubakaboreboly4673
koffi olomide est un don de dieu la rumba q il fait je n'ai ces pas quoi dire sa voie est vraiment extraordinaire chaque chanson q il fait sortir me fait vivre ,vraiment ce Mr est un don de dieu
@emeraudebleu5829
le grand MOPAO RESPECT.Aucun artiste de la RDC ne t'arrive à la cheville .Bonne réponse a tous les jaloux pessa nga musique!!!!
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@jean-fabricebredou8151
vraiment Mopao tu es un architecte de la musique, tout est facile quand on t'écoute AGBADA LE GRAND tes slow, tes rumba koffi ton tchatcho moderne c'est sur qui fait de nous des fans fières
@jacobotieno7992
olomide is still my favorite artist despite what happened that man is great.
@kinkongat
Koffi confirme toujours qu'il est le best
@romariccorniche7561
MOPAO CA C'EST DU TIP TOP! FRANCHEMENT QUOI DIRE ENCORE. LE SONS ET LE CLIP PARFAIT. MERCI TOUJOURS QUADRA. WESTERN AUSTRALIA