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.
Etat Civil
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Lisolo na ngayi e za molayi e e
Eteni'a su u ka ya la vie na
nga a a a
E e za molayi assez eh
M'po na sololela
Yo o tout tou u u u u u u u ut
Sentiment na nga ndoto n'ango yo o o
Tendresse couleur na yango
sourire na yo o
Amour e poni yo bwaka misu epa na za a
Oh o o o o o o o o o o o o
STANY YA TEMBO
Ko boya nga lelo té lobi té e
Mi pesa temps ya ko linga
ngayi e e
Etat Civil na nga o changea
dit eh
Maloba ya bato o jamais e
ko zalaka
Ya a bien e e e e e e e ein
Zala toujours pene esika ba
tiaka maman
'kata té Ali i e y'o koti nga
ndambo
Amour na yo e koti nga ti na
ba sens uniques
Ya bongo o moningambi i pe oy'a motema a a a a a a
JEAN PIERRE EYALE
Yok'Ekatshaka lisap'ongé oy'a Papa na nga o
Kurokoko pourtant a zalaki na raiso o on
Fils unique na ye ba bomaki ye raison té o
Kasi ko lela n'tango e lekaki trop butu u moy'o
Moto nioso na mboka a komaki ko bayé ye e
Combien de temps il faut na lel'amour na yo loba a a
Yoka a moninga tika nga a a té au bord de la route e e
MARIUS BAYENDE
JEAN-JACQUES KIVA
ZOZO BEKIKI
Hummm soki i moto e yaka a na emballa a a ge
Mbele na tindelaki yo o oy'a
ngayi i i Emballé na nuage e ngeli ngeli i i
Na quatre heures du matin
n'tango m'pongi e yaka makasi E beta na motema na yo lokola n'kaké e e
Tang'o ko sutuka na a a a
m'pongi e e e
o o raisonner moké po na
cas nga a a a a a a a a a a
OSS TULA
Tika a ko o yoka na sango
yaka o mona agonie ya roi oyo aza na tout e
Mosolo à gogo ba ndako a
tonga mboka mboka
Kasi a kota comma m'po a
zanga amour na yo
Bolingo soki e zalaki na
motuya mbel'a pesaki
Molimo ata ya moto o o o o
AZZURAI
Ta a ngwa y'amour na butu
suk'a ngambo
Na niveau nga na za zéro kutu e za ebelé e e
Salut ya moto'a lingaka se
l'être aimé e e e
Boni o komisi nga lilita ya soldat inconnu u
Ba komi nde ko niata niata nga na zangi ata
Moto'a fleurir nga a a a a a
OUSMANE KALUGGI
Yo muan'a popi nga asalakala a
Yo muan'a popi nga le muanga n'tama
Etumba ya yo na nga na pona ebundeli nini
Na ko koka té o longi na yo
ngayi d'avance
Douceur ya regard na yo e koki m'po na kueya elinga
Mokongo soki o pesi nga o
abregé vie na ngayi
Na koma jouet na yo o o o
MC ROGERS
Zemi la joie lelo e boti mbuma Kingo ya chérie oy'a mayaka e komi ya bijou e e
Ba promesses ya bolingo na
mayi e zindi i i
Eleko'a ban'a mamelo est bien révolu u ue
Na yeb'ata magie na revivre le passé e e
Sentiment y'amour e betisi
motema n'kaké e
Moto a ko bika a té e e e e
Aimé Likobe Willy Carlos
Moto a ko bika a té e e e e
Eddy Lukunku Yula bo o ols
Moto a ko bika a té e e e e
Ignace Moleka Ibrahi i i im Shako
Moto a ko bika a té e e e...
Koffi Olomide's song Etat Civil is a deep expression of love, emotions, and relationships. The lyrics showcase a relationship that has the potential to be eternal as the singer expresses their boundless love for their partner. The song starts with the singer expressing that everything they say is true and they desire to live their life with their partner forever. The chorus continues with the same expression of love, tenderness, and passion. The song then goes on to tell the story of the journey of their relationship with a verse from Stany Ya Tembo, who speaks of the changes that have occurred over time in their love story. Marius Bayende, Jean-Jacques Kiva, Zozo Bekiki, Oss Tula, Azzurai, Ousmane Kaluggi, and MC Rogers all provide different verses that add to the story of the relationship's development over time.
Overall, the song is an ode to true and lasting love, as the singer expresses their desire to be with their partner forever, despite the changes and difficulties that come with the passage of time. The song also speaks to the power of love to overcome any obstacles and the deep desire to always be connected to one's partner.
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dahliaamisi2217
Lisolo na ngayi e za molayi e e
Eteni'a su u ka ya la vie na
Nga a a a
E e za molayi assez eh
M'po na sololela
Yo o tout tou u u u u u u u ut
Sentiment na nga ndoto n'ango yo o o
Tendresse couleur na yango
Sourire na yo o
Amour e poni yo bwaka misu epa na za a
Oh o o o o o o o o o o o o
Stany ya tembo
Ko boya nga lelo té lobi té e
Mi pesa temps ya ko linga
Ngayi e e
Etat Civil na nga o changea
Dit eh
Maloba ya bato o jamais e
Ko zalaka
Ya a bien e e e e e e e ein
Zala toujours pene esika ba
Tiaka maman
'Kata té Ali i e y'o koti nga
Ndambo
Amour na yo e koti nga ti na
Ba sens uniques
Ya bongo o moningambi i pe oy'a motema a a a a a a
Jean pierre eyale
Yok'Ekatshaka lisap'ongé oy'a Papa na nga o
Kurokoko pourtant a zalaki na raiso o on
Fils unique na ye ba bomaki ye raison té o
Kasi ko lela n'tango e lekaki trop butu u moy'o
Moto nioso na mboka a komaki ko bayé ye e
Combien de temps il faut na lel'amour na yo loba a a
Yoka a moninga tika nga a a té au bord de la route e e
Marius bayende
Jean-jacques kiva
Zozo bekiki
Hummm soki i moto e yaka a na emballa a a ge
Mbele na tindelaki yo o oy'a
Ngayi i i Emballé na nuage e ngeli ngeli i i
Na quatre heures du matin
N'tango m'pongi e yaka makasi E beta na motema na yo lokola n'kaké e e
Tang'o ko sutuka na a a a
M'pongi e e e
O o raisonner moké po na
Cas nga a a a a a a a a a a
Oss tula
Tika a ko o yoka na sango
Yaka o mona agonie ya roi oyo aza na tout e
Mosolo à gogo ba ndako a
Tonga mboka mboka
Kasi a kota comma m'po a
Zanga amour na yo
Bolingo soki e zalaki na
Motuya mbel'a pesaki
Molimo ata ya moto o o o o
Azzurai
Ta a ngwa y'amour na butu
Suk'a ngambo
Na niveau nga na za zéro kutu e za ebelé e e
Salut ya moto'a lingaka se
L'être aimé e e e
Boni o komisi nga lilita ya soldat inconnu u
Ba komi nde ko niata niata nga na zangi ata
Moto'a fleurir nga a a a a a
Ousmane kaluggi
Yo muan'a popi nga asalakala a
Yo muan'a popi nga le muanga n'tama
Etumba ya yo na nga na pona ebundeli nini
Na ko koka té o longi na yo
Ngayi d'avance
Douceur ya regard na yo e koki m'po na kueya elinga
Mokongo soki o pesi nga o
Abregé vie na ngayi
Na koma jouet na yo o o o
Mc rogers
Zemi la joie lelo e boti mbuma Kingo ya chérie oy'a mayaka e komi ya bijou e e
Ba promesses ya bolingo na
Mayi e zindi i i
Eleko'a ban'a mamelo est bien révolu u ue
Na yeb'ata magie na revivre le passé e e
Sentiment y'amour e betisi
Motema n'kaké e
Moto a ko bika a té e e e e
Aimé Likobe Willy Carlos
Moto a ko bika a té e e e e
Eddy Lukunku Yula bo o ols
Moto a ko bika a té e e e e
Ignace Moleka Ibrahi i i im Shako
Moto a ko bika a té e e e...
@judithkasele1752
2024 qui est là???
@LeonardMayunga
This man is simply a genious.
20 years down the line, this song is still so hot. Magnificent!
@giseledada007
Je pense à mes bons moments passés à L'ISTM Kinshasa 1996 au bord de la piscine de l'UNIKIN. 😘😘
@ngolofam4633
Mon enfance si joyeux avec mes sœurs qui écouté que koffi
@renaudbil
Ah État civil.
Un vrai chef d'oeuvre cette chanson.
Une vraie merveille.
Être congolais est une chance en tout cas.
@roselinemaboumba4289
Éééeh mon enfance ooh !!! Koffi olomide t'es vraiment une icône de la musique congolaise et pour l'Afrique soutiens depuis le Gabon 😘🇬🇦😭😭😭
@sergeekodi8605
Merci
@tshitukakabwe8641
That good Boss de Boss
@juliencool6
J'ai beaucoup écouté cette chanson pendant mon enfance sans trop comprendre, maintenant que je comprends le sens je ne fais que la mettre en boucle en versant quelques larmes tellement c'est profond.
Merci mopao
@trezeguetzegol3101
Koffi Olomide était déjà trop en avance.