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.
Experience
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Tango nazalaki nanu kokola ye
Lisapo oyo ya Adamu e na Eva
Po akebisa nga na masano ya lamule
Pota ya molema na bolenge ezali mabe
Keba keba mwana nayebisi yo
Po nakomona yo okolek′okozonga
Tongo ti pokwa kaka sima ya basi
Lelo'yo nakoli eh na moni na miso
Napesi mama raison tembe eke na mayi
Yango nalobi nga nako bala te
Nga nakowa na ngai seko monzemba
Eloko esali ngai boye expériennce nga nazui
Na bolingo oh h ya ngo mwana -mama
Alobaka alingi se nga alapaka na Yahwéh
Lelo aye koboya nga akeyi ye na mbanda
Ah ngai nazoka molema nasomba liwa na kolela
Sima pasi aye mama aye eh, mama aye eh aye ah mama
Lelo′yo nakoli eh na moni na miso
Napesi mama raison tembe eke na mayi
Yango nalobi nga nako bala te
Nga nakowa na ngai seko monzemba
Eloko esali ngai boye expériennce nga nazui
Na bolingo oh ya ngo mwana -mama
Alobaka alingi se nga alapaka na Yahwéh
Lelo aye koboya nga akeyi ye na mbanda
Ah ngai nazoka molema nasomba liwa na kolela
Sima pasi aye mama aye eh, mama aye eh, aye ah mama
Jogo teka kutano eh
Uta Eve aliya mbuma aluka lisusu kitoko
Na Adamu wapi mobuma nakanga motema
Lisusu epayi naye
Se ye, se ye, se ye, se ye
Lisuma lelo na nzoto ebimi na moyi polele
Mama sukola nga makolo lakisa ngai nzela
Nga apostolo na yo
Nzela nga nalanda, nzela nga nalanda ah
Mwana zoba ye ye ye
Azui mayele
Awa azoki molema
Asombi liwa na kolela
Sima pasi aye
Mama aye eh, mama aye eh, aye ah mama
Uta Eve aliya mbuma aluka lisusu kitoko
Na Adamu wapi moyen nakanga motema
Lisusu epayi naye
Se ye, se ye, se ye, se ye
Lisuma lelo na nzoto ebimi na moyi polele
Mama sukola nga makolo lakisa ngai nzela
Nga apostolo na yo
Nzela nga nalanda, nzela nga nalanda ah
Mwana zoba ye ye ye
Azui mayele
Awa azoki molema
Asombi liwa na kolela
Sima pasi aye
Mama aye (ye-e-e-e-e-e)
Mama aye eh (ye mwana zoba ye ye ye)
Mama aye (azui mayele)
Mama aye (awa azoki molema)
Mama aye (ye-e-e-e)
Makambo eza makambo
Ba sœurs véritables, Belotti
Nicko Lete mon ami, Maka, Joe Boke, Kayembe ka, le lux
Kis, kis petit Kis, Kisombe
Kwasa atcha tchu kwasa
Nini yango? na niama
The lyrics of the song "Experience" by Koffi Olomide communicate a message of living life, gaining experience, and understanding the essence of love. The song starts with a woman telling Koffi Olomide that one day she will tell him a story of Adam and Eve, but the story will have a personal touch. Koffi reminisces about the mistakes he made, his experience with love, and how he's learned from both. He goes on to seek wisdom and guidance from his mother, who he refers to as "Mama," even though she has passed away. Koffi emphasizes that experience is essential, and through it, one can gain wisdom and strength.
The repeated references to "Mama" in the song signify the importance of family, and the fact that even when they are gone, they remain a part of our lives. The song emphasizes the importance of living, making mistakes, and gaining experience as a way of growing and achieving our goals. The use of euphemisms such as "sima pasi" and "lisusu epayi naye" shows Koffi's appreciation of his mother and the love he had for her. He seeks wisdom and guidance from her, despite being gone, and eventually decides to grow and move on with life.
In conclusion, the song is a beautiful piece of art that conveys a message of the essence of love and family bonds. Koffi Olomide emphasizes the importance of living life, seeking guidance from the past, and realizing that experience is a key aspect of growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Nabanzi lisapo oyo mama ayebisaki ngai
When I was still young, my mother exposed me to something frightening
Tango nazalaki nanu kokola ye
I was living with it
Lisapo oyo ya Adamu e na Eva
Just like the story of Adam and Eve
Po akebisa nga na masano ya lamule
Because of their mistake of eating the fruit, they were cursed
Pota ya molema na bolenge ezali mabe
The light of the sun and moon is different
Keba keba mwana nayebisi yo
Listen to me, child, I will advise you
Po nakomona yo okolek'okozonga
Lest you take the wrong path
Tongo ti pokwa kaka sima ya basi
Do not let the wicked deceive you
Ah mama, ah ye mama
Oh mother!
Lelo'yo nakoli eh na moni na miso
Today I stand here seeing things clearly
Napesi mama raison tembe eke na mayi
I owe it to you, mother, you taught me the right way
Yango nalobi nga nako bala te
And I promise not to forget it
Nga nakowa na ngai seko monzemba
My soul belongs to me only
Eloko esali ngai boye expériennce nga nazui
I have learnt from my own experience
Na bolingo oh h ya ngo mwana -mama
From the love between a child and mother
Alobaka alingi se nga alapaka na Yahwéh
He who wants something must seek it from God
Lelo aye koboya nga akeyi ye na mbanda
This time I must go get it
Ah ngai nazoka molema nasomba liwa na kolela
I am now certain and I have put on the armor to fight
Sima pasi aye mama aye eh, mama aye eh aye ah mama
Lead the way, mother
Jogo teka kutano eh
Let's make it happen together
Uta Eve aliya mbuma aluka lisusu kitoko
When Eve was created, she was very beautiful
Na Adamu wapi mobuma nakanga motema
But where was the heart of Adam
Lisusu epayi naye
At her side, of course
Se ye, se ye, se ye, se ye
Yes, yes, yes, yes
Lisuma lelo na nzoto ebimi na moyi polele
Today my body and soul burn with fire
Mama sukola nga makolo lakisa ngai nzela
Mother you taught me to follow the right path
Nga apostolo na yo
I am your disciple
Nzela nga nalanda, nzela nga nalanda ah
It is the path I choose, and I will follow it
Mwana zoba ye ye ye
Child, open your ears and listen
Azui mayele
Do not just see, observe
Awa azoki molema
Let us go forth with strength
Asombi liwa na kolela
Armor up
Sima pasi aye
Lead the way, mother
Makambo eza makambo
Issues are just issues
Ba sœurs véritables, Belotti
My true sisters, Belotti
Nicko Lete mon ami, Maka, Joe Boke, Kayembe ka, le lux
Nicko Lete my friend, Maka, Joe Boke, Kayembe ka, and the Lux
Kis, kis petit Kis, Kisombe
Kis, Kis petit Kis, Kisombe
Kwasa atcha tchu kwasa
Let's dance kwasa atcha tchu kwasa
Nini yango? na niama
What is it? It's nothing
Writer(s): Koffi Olomide
Contributed by Sophia C. 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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