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.
Julia
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Li ye na zalaki ko banga likomeli nga lelo
Nga muana mama na bungi solo nzela
Na zo koka lisusu vide te Juliaaa
Na gouter epa na yo pimbo ya...
Loboko yango yo di ko boyaa te
Yeeee eeeeh yeyeyeyeyeee
Bolingo na ko yebisa maman
Bo tika ko tungisa nga
Oya yo motema pe mabanzo Julia eko sukisa
O ya nga point finaaal
A mamaaa ah mamaaa o ya ngai eee
A Juliaaa juliaaa oyo ya ngai ee
Esali nga e kangi nga lisusuuu
Kasi ya mbal'oyo na moni ekomi ya sukaaa
Encore une fois ekomisi nga epa na kanaki tee
A mamaaa ah mamaaa o ya ngai eee
A Juliaaa juliaaa oyo ya ngai eé
Esali nga ekangi nga lisusu uu
Kasi ya mbal'oyo na moni ekomi ya sukaa
Encore une fois ekomisi nga epa na kanaki teee
Nzambe a tinda yooo
oza molongani ba tindeli nga na Yahwe
to sala libotaa
na lingi yo toko sala nga na yo mariage
Ba nganga Nzambe ba yaaa
Missioni musulman armée du salut Kimbanguuu
Quartier latin e beta Bana ok Empire Zaiko na Wengeee
Nzambe a tinda yoo
Oza molongani ba tindeli nga na Yahwe
To sala libota
Na lingi yo toko sala nga na yo mariage
Ba nganga Nzambe ba yaa
Missioni musulman armée du salut Kimbangu
Quartier latin e beetaaa Bana ok Empire Zaiko na Wengeee
Aa mamaa ah mamaaaa o ya ngaié
Ah juliaaaa juliaaa oyo ya ngai eee
Esali nga ekoti nga lisusuu
Kasi ya mbal'oyo na moni e komi na sukaaa
Encore une fois ekomisi nga epa na kanaki teee
Linda M.
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's song Julia tell a story of a young man who is deeply in love with a girl named Julia. He expresses his emotions through the lyrics, saying that he has never felt this way before and that he wants to continue loving her forever. Despite their differences and difficulties, he wants to be with her no matter what. The lyrics also mention the presence of God and different religious organizations, suggesting that the love between two people is sacred and should be respected.
The song is sung in Lingala, a Bantu language widely spoken in the Congo region, and it features a blend of Congolese rumba and soukous music styles. Koffi Olomide is one of the most prominent African musicians and his music has a large following in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The song was released in 1999 and it became an instant hit in Africa and beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
E zingi nga na nzoto mamaaa
I am very tired, my mother
Li ye na zalaki ko banga likomeli nga lelo
I went out to have fun today
Nga muana mama na bungi solo nzela
As a child, I had a difficult journey
Na zo koka lisusu vide te Juliaaa
I won't be filming anymore, Julia
Na gouter epa na yo pimbo ya...
I tasted your sweetness...
Loboko yango yo di ko boyaa te
Your hand hasn't stopped shaking
Yeeee eeeeh yeyeyeyeyeee
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Bolingo na ko yebisa maman
Love, let me tell you, mother
Na ko lobela pe baningaa
I'll keep loving forever
Bo tika ko tungisa nga
Don't try to control me
Oya yo motema pe mabanzo Julia eko sukisa
Your heart and mind, Julia, are confused
O ya nga point finaaal
You're at your breaking point
A mamaaa ah mamaaa o ya ngai eee
Oh mother, oh mother, she is mine
A Juliaaa juliaaa oyo ya ngai ee
Oh Julia, Julia is mine
Esali nga e kangi nga lisusuuu
It's hard for me to let go
Kasi ya mbal'oyo na moni ekomi ya sukaaa
The future looks uncertain
Encore une fois ekomisi nga epa na kanaki tee
Once again, I'll come to see you
Nzambe a tinda yooo
God is watching us
Oza molongani ba tindeli nga na Yahwe
Have mercy on your children, Yahweh
To sala libotaa
We pray for peace
Na lingi yo toko sala nga na yo mariage
I want you to marry me
Ba nganga Nzambe ba yaaa
God's messengers are calling
Missioni musulman armée du salut Kimbanguuu
Muslim mission, the army of salvation Kimbangu
Quartier latin e beta Bana ok Empire Zaiko na Wengeee
Latin Quarter, Bana ok Empire Zaiko and Wenge
Aa mamaa ah mamaaaa o ya ngaié
Oh mother, oh mother, she is mine
Ah juliaaaa juliaaa oyo ya ngai eee
Oh Julia, Julia is mine
Esali nga ekoti nga lisusuu
It's hard for me to let go
Kasi ya mbal'oyo na moni e komi na sukaaa
The future looks uncertain
Encore une fois ekomisi nga epa na kanaki teee
Once again, I'll come to see you
Contributed by Blake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NorthMemphis1492
Qui écoute toujours en 2024 en repeat?
Koffi is the goat
@sabinowandjolela9830
The GOAT mopao
@chloemerci3719
Qui est encore là en 2023 pour écouter la belle musique 🎶 koffi une légende
@bwemagenty
Je suis là
@Usert57000
Si on est la🙌🙌👌
@achillebahomo4778
Je suis là le 07 octobre 2023
@mavambudetokyo
Chef-d’œuvre bien signé Beniko zéro faute Popolipo
@manonbunia6004
Shokoro 😭😭😭😭 la meilleure voix de QL. Mabele mokonzi. Na kanisi pe Lebou 🙏🏾🙏🏾😰😰 bopema na kimia
@user-qq2yg9wy5f
Moi j aime koffii depuis canada montreal
@ainekakunga4281
Le travail du batteur (Drummer) …. Mortel! ❤