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.
Kramogo
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Na lelela nani awa bolingo eza ko boma nga moke moke
Na tuna na nani moto na linga a tiki ngai eee mosika loin loin
Hm na samba na nani awa na zoki o nte ya motema mortellement
Aah tala nga no ngai nzoto e kimi eeeh
Tala ndenge nga ba komi′o seka ngai po na yooo
Aaaaaaaaann aaaaannnnnn aaaannnnn
Na lelela nani jippi Kitenge aza ko boma nga moke moke
Hm na samba na nani Lifoko azo boy'o pesa ngai... na ye
Ah tala nga no ngai nzoto e kimi eeh
Tala ndenge ba komi′o seka ngai po na yo
Mabele e lembaka te ko bota
Boni o komi'o bosana mokano o zua
Boni o komi'o bosana promesse o pesa
Rendez-vous dans 3 mois na lopango ya ba parents
Rendez-vous dans 3 mois na nzela sima ndako
L′être aimé mokolo a voyager soki e koki ba ko zua ka ye na loboko ba tombela ye
Ba voeux ya santé ba souhaits d′amour po a tikala te na sima ko lela trop
Mabele e lembaka te ko bota
Boni okomi'o bosana mokano o zua
Boni o komi′o bosana promesse o pesa
Rendez-vous dans 3 mois na lopango ya ba parents
Rendez-vous dans 3 mois devant Monsieur le Curé
L'être aimé mokolo a voyager soki e koki eee ba ko zuaka ye na loboko ba tombela ye
Ba voeux ya santé ba souhaits d′amour po a tikala te na sima ko lela trop
Baninga ba kola ba bina ba rumba ba kota na ba ndako ya mabala
Oya nga mokolo ya makuela na zela ba mbula yango e yaka te
Huumm e yaka te eyaka kaka te
Huum kaka rien e yaka kaka teee
Makambo e boma ba alliances etika mot'oyo Nzambe a kelaki Rosie
Bolingo e kumba molimo Janvier ti Décembre motema na matanga
Huum se na Février ko lela na nga e kitakaa
Po eza se na 28 jours jippi sala o ya eeeh
Bolingo na tutaki tolo na miso ya ba boti baninga pe banguna
Lelo′yo na leka nzela nini awa o sali modèle ya ba Kramogo
Yo moko o bota ngai kaka yo o boma ngaa
Yoka nga mua mawa ozuaki ngai bébé
Linda M
The lyrics to Koffi Olomide's song "Kramogo" tell a story about a love that is full of promises and anticipation. The singer is expressing his desire for the love of his life, stating that his love for her is so strong that it overwhelms him. He mentions waiting for her arrival and how he is longing for her touch. The lyrics also depict the excitement and joy the singer feels when he is with his lover, highlighting the anticipation of future rendezvous and the promises they make to each other. The recurring line "Mabele e lembaka te ko bota" is a reminder that time is not on their side, urging them to seize the moment and cherish their love. Overall, the song is a celebration of passionate love and the longing for a deeper connection with one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Na lelela nani awa bolingo eza ko boma nga moke moke
I ask myself, who is this love that keeps occupying my mind day and night
Na tuna na nani moto na linga a tiki ngai eee mosika loin loin
With whom do I spend my time and affection, who brings me joy and happiness
Hm na samba na nani awa na zoki o nte ya motema mortellement
Hmm, I wonder, who is this person that my heart desires so passionately
Aah tala nga no ngai nzoto e kimi eeeh
Oh, look at me, I am completely lost
Tala ndenge nga ba komi′o seka ngai po na yooo
See how they make fun of me for you
Na lelela nani jippi Kitenge aza ko boma nga moke moke
I ask myself again, who is this Kitenge cloth that keeps occupying my mind day and night
Na tuna na nani jippi Kitenge a tiki ngai ee mosika loin loin
With whom do I spend my time and affection, who brings me joy and happiness
Hm na samba na nani Lifoko azo boy'o pesa ngai... na ye
Hmm, I wonder, who is this Lifoko that will give me... herself
Ah tala nga no ngai nzoto e kimi eeh
Oh, look at me, I am completely lost
Tala ndenge ba komi′o seka ngai po na yo
See how they make fun of me for you
Mabele e lembaka te ko bota
Words fail me, it's hard to express
Boni okomi'o bosana mokano o zua
You promised to have a conversation, but you left
Boni o komi'o bosana promesse o pesa
You promised to give a promise, but you didn't
Rendez-vous dans 3 mois na lopango ya ba parents
Meet me in 3 months at the meeting place of our parents
Rendez-vous dans 3 mois na nzela sima ndako
Meet me in 3 months on the path to a simple house
L′être aimé mokolo a voyager soki e koki ba ko zua ka ye na loboko ba tombela ye
The loved one left yesterday, if they can, they'll return with their hands held high
Ba voeux ya santé ba souhaits d′amour po a tikala te na sima ko lela trop
Wishes for good health, wishes for love, because they can't be fulfilled in just one path
Baninga ba kola ba bina ba rumba ba kota na ba ndako ya mabala
Many people talk, laugh, dance, and gather at the house of red clothes
Oya nga mokolo ya makuela na zela ba mbula yango e yaka te
But as the day of reckoning approaches, this rain seems endless
Huumm e yaka te eyaka kaka te
Hmm, it doesn't stop, it just keeps going
Huum kaka rien e yaka kaka teee
Hmm, nothing else, it just keeps going
Makambo e boma ba alliances etika mot'oyo Nzambe a kelaki Rosie
Things happen, alliances are formed, and God himself approves Rosie
Bolingo e kumba molimo Janvier ti Décembre motema na matanga
Love goes beyond time, from January to December, heart to mourning
Huum se na Février ko lela na nga e kitakaa
Hmm, I think about February, it seems so far away
Po eza se na 28 jours jippi sala o ya eeeh
Because it only has 28 days, hurry up and come
Bolingo na tutaki tolo na miso ya ba boti baninga pe banguna
Love weaves its spell even in the eyes of many other people
Lelo′yo na leka nzela nini awa o sali modèle ya ba Kramogo
Today, I wonder which path she took, she's acting like a Kramogo model
Yo moko o bota ngai kaka yo o boma ngaa
You alone left me, but you're the one who came back
Yoka nga mua mawa ozuaki ngai bébé
Understand that with fear, you gave birth to me, baby
Linda M
Wait for me, M
Writer(s): Koffi Olomide
Contributed by Allison T. 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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