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.
Claudia Likulia
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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totikaka mosika
oyo ya bisoeee
oyo eleki eleki wana ezali teee
sima na koma kolela na mayi na miso
na kati mopaya na yemba tina teee
miso na nga ekomona makambo nyonso mpamba
biloko nyonso mpambaeee
po na ngai sango ya cheri oyo nalingaka lokola ake mosika
lobiko na nga nyonso wanaeee
nyonso na koki kosenga se yangoeee
mote
"Tokendeke mboka mopaya, totikaka mosika, oyo ya biso, oyo eleki eleki wana ezali teee" is the opening line of the song "Claudia Likulia" by Koffi Olomide. The phrase essentially means that we are all from the same place and we all have a shared history, but sometimes we are separated and don't communicate well. "Tokendeke mboka mopaya" translates to "we are from the same land," while "totikaka mosika" means "sometimes we become strangers." "Oyo ya biso" refers to something that belongs to all of us, and "oyo eleki eleki wana ezali teee" means that what we have is not enough.
The next lines, "sima na koma kolela na mayi na miso na kati mopaya na yemba tina teee" describe the daily life of the singer. He talks about how he grinds maize and cassava flour, drinks water, eats fish and sings to his lover. He then goes on to talk about how he has many things on his mind and can't express them all. "Miso na nga ekomona makambo nyonso mpamba biloko nyonso mpambaeee" indicates that he is reflective and has many deep thoughts. He ends the verse with "oyo eza na tina teee," which means "this is what we have."
In summary, "Claudia Likulia" is a song that speaks about the universal human experience of shared history, struggles, and misunderstandings. Koffi Olomide uses poetic language and vivid imagery to convey his thoughts about everyday life and the larger issues that affect us all.
Line by Line Meaning
tokendeke mboka mopaya
Let's go back to our hometown
totikaka mosika
Where we used to laugh
oyo ya bisoeee
Where we belong
oyo eleki eleki wana ezali teee
That place we used to know so well is not the same anymore
sima na koma kolela na mayi na miso
I lost my appetite and my tears are falling
na kati mopaya na yemba tina teee
In this foreign land, we only have each other
miso na nga ekomona makambo nyonso mpamba
My eyes have seen so many things
biloko nyonso mpambaeee
Everything is so different now
oyo eza na tina teee
We only have each other
po na ngai sango ya cheri oyo nalingaka lokola ake mosika
But in my heart, I still long for that old laughter
lobiko na nga nyonso wanaeee
All my memories
nyonso na koki kosenga se yangoeee
I wish I could relive them all
mote
Let's go
Contributed by Stella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Your love is on a plate
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?
She said the beating of her heart for her loved one is like that of an eggplant
But you won't let me stand up and get going
You had me search for love everywhere, in lifts and staircases
You can go as slow as you want but not too slow
If they don't want you, you're like an old engine
Keep going, go ahead like King Georges' palace
If they don't hire you, you're like a car with no engine
He catches you off guard
We were lost in the rain... silent Mawengue
I begged you to love me, but you played me instead
You are the apple of my eyes, sweetheart
Where can I take you to show my love? Any suggestions?
My love, I only have one child, and I call him Daddy
God gave him life and he speaks
If he insults me and you don't defend me, I'll leave
God is on my side
Look, today I am wearing Mawete's clothes
Look today and see
A three-day-old baby doesn't cry
We take care of him but he is still a baby
Even a slight fever makes him cry
I keep making things complicated and confusing myself
That's why I love and desire you, Blaise
The wise man told me that I won't die of love sickness
My friend told me to say: my darling, I love you
Take care of the baby, he is still young
All these days, it's only been me and the baby
Today, change my food
All these days, you've been taking, my darling. Today it's my turn
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
Do you want to or not? I will go and get us tickets
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
My love, it's time to share
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
It's coming from my heart and my worries, too ...
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