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.
Inch'allah pt. 1
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Bouboule iyondela
Abraham matingu le temple
Ah ah ah jesus nsankala de londres
Dieu le père Dieu le fils le saint esprit yoka ya ngai losambo
Mokili yango vraiment boye na vivre pe na remarquer la vie vraiment vraiment boye
Ozui ya mingi ba lobi moyeke
Ya bango makita se ba cholaka
Alors mikumba na nga nionso napesi epa na yo yahwé diriger vie na ngai
Diriger eh eh ahahahah jesus nsakala de londres michael jackson grand mopao bob marley elvis presley yo ka ngai ah mokili yango vraiment boye na vivre pe na remarquer la vie vraiment vraiment boye ozui ya mingi balobi moyeke kozanga pe ya mingi oh ya bango makita se ko ba critiqua ka
Alors mikumba na nga nionso napesi epa na yo yahwé diriger vie
Alleluia a yahwé eh diriger vie na ngai
Mbonge mbonge lisapo onge nsakala jesus de londres
Yoka yoka lisapo onge ya fofo le collégien
Yo moto lolenge niekesse lelo okita lobi omata lelo baseka lobi bakumisa yango lolenge niekesse oh oh jesus nsakala
Bomwana na ngai nsakala na kolaka na vie ya libata maman abwaka towela ndambu ndambu po tokokisa motuya ya mokolo oh oh jesus nsakala ah
(Fally:) la vie na ngai oyo ya mobola na zui na lie nazui te na vandi eh la vie ya dekos mukoko na alain mbiya eric ntola dede moniato eh eh alobi te ah ngai pesa ngai bolingo eh
Bino batu bozua chance ya mwana mosala na maison otuna china mbenza mokolo akozwa ah pe ayebi akozwa inch allah bino moko boyebi sony liston ayebi oh henry ka pende mabonza andy de champigny
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's song "Inch'allah, pt. 1" mostly talk about life and God. The opening lyrics suggest that the listener does not belong to the world, as he or she is not content with what the world can offer. The following lines mention the biblical figure of Abraham visiting the temple. Then, the song goes on to pray to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, asking them to direct the singer's life. The chorus is a repetition of how people criticize too much but should let God take the lead.
The song seems to be a reflection on the futility of chasing the material things of the world and the need to surrender to a higher power. The mention of various musical icons like Michael Jackson and Bob Marley reinforces the theme of the need for spiritual guidance in life. The lyrics of the song are quite poetic and figurative, educating the listener about the transience of life and the importance of a spiritual life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo likaku obebisi mbuma eh bileyi na yo moko te
Your talent doesn't belong to you alone
Bouboule iyondela
Bouboule is waiting
Abraham matingu le temple
Abraham is praying in the temple
Ah ah ah jesus nsankala de londres
Ah ah ah, Jesus is calling from London
Dieu le père Dieu le fils le saint esprit yoka ya ngai losambo
God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit, listen to my praise
Mokili yango vraiment boye na vivre pe na remarquer la vie vraiment vraiment boye
This world is hard to live in and harder to understand
Ozui ya mingi ba lobi moyeke
There are many things people don't like
Kozanga pe ya mingi yo oh
And there are many things people criticize
Ya bango makita se ba cholaka
Their eyes only see what they want to see
Alors mikumba na nga nionso napesi epa na yo yahwé diriger vie na ngai
So, I give everything to you, Yahweh, to guide my life
Diriger eh eh ahahahah jesus nsakala de londres michael jackson grand mopao bob marley elvis presley yo ka ngai ah mokili yango vraiment boye na vivre pe na remarquer la vie vraiment vraiment boye ozui ya mingi balobi moyeke kozanga pe ya mingi oh ya bango makita se ko ba critiqua ka
Guide, oh oh, Jesus, calling from London, Michael Jackson, Grand Mopao, Bob Marley, Elvis Presley, all of them and me, too. This world is hard to live in and understand. There are many things people don't like and criticize.
Alleluia a yahwé eh diriger vie na ngai
Hallelujah, oh Yahweh, guide my life
Mbonge mbonge lisapo onge nsakala jesus de londres
Praise, praise, the story continues, Jesus calling from London
Yoka yoka lisapo onge ya fofo le collégien
Listen, listen to the story of Fofo the student
Yo moto lolenge niekesse lelo okita lobi omata lelo baseka lobi bakumisa yango lolenge niekesse oh oh jesus nsakala
A person who was poor yesterday becomes rich today, some are jealous, others celebrate. People change, oh oh, Jesus calling.
Bomwana na ngai nsakala na kolaka na vie ya libata maman abwaka towela ndambu ndambu po tokokisa motuya ya mokolo oh oh jesus nsakala ah
My child is studying, working hard in life, Mama Abwaka is selling fish every day to pay for school fees. People are struggling in life, oh oh, Jesus calling.
(Fally:) la vie na ngai oyo ya mobola na zui na lie nazui te na vandi eh la vie ya dekos mukoko na alain mbiya eric ntola dede moniato eh eh alobi te ah ngai pesa ngai bolingo eh
(Fally:) My life is hard, I can't hide or pretend. Life is a journey with Alain Mbiya, Eric Ntola and Dede Moniato, and they say, give me love.
Bino batu bozua chance ya mwana mosala na maison otuna china mbenza mokolo akozwa ah pe ayebi akozwa inch allah bino moko boyebi sony liston ayebi oh henry ka pende mabonza andy de champigny
People, we have a chance. The child who was a delinquent is now in China, and tomorrow he may succeed. Only God knows. People, you don't know everything. Sony Liston knows, Henry Pende knows, Mabonza knows, and Andy from Champigny knows.
Writer(s): Koffi Olomide
Contributed by Scarlett L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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
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You had me search for love everywhere, in lifts and staircases
You can go as slow as you want but not too slow
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God is on my side
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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
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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
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
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