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.
Ma Fille
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Yo kimi ngai, okeyi nayo epayi mosusu namileli leli na nzoto motema etondi nga mawa ehh
Soki nakanisi bolingo topesanaki sema ekotungisa nga oh cherie na nga yo yo yo
Ahh nga nalapi seleka toko balana lelo naleli bolingo pe nalange l'amour na yo mama ahhh
Naleli bolingo pe nalange l'amour na yo mama ahhh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya mokili oyo ayo lele
ayo lele ayo lele eh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya mokili oyo ayo lele
Acramoje nga nalela, ayo lele
5 sur 5 Jean Jaques Bayonne, ayo lele
Lebou Kabuya ye pe alela, ayo lele
Nga nalela lela lela lelele, ayo lele
Nanana uhhh, ayo lele
Dikoel nga nalela, ayo lele
Nana na nga nga nalela, ayo lele
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya mokili oyo ayo lele
ayo lele ayo lele eh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya mokili oyo ayo lele
Miate Zolo nga nalela Brinco eh, ayo lele
ah Willy Bula ye pe alela, ayo lele
4 fois 4 egale 16 Suzuki, ayo lele
Na kati ya Paris bana Quartier Latin, ayo lele
Manzungidi nga nalela mama, ayo lele
Tika kaka nga nalela Felly Dibedi, ayo lele
Chrisana wapi Mera Atombe
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ma fille oboya nga lelo, yo obenga nga molaso
obenga nga kibuange, obenga nga mutambula pimpa ahh
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te na ebale
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te na ebale
De Souza yo yo yo ohh,
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te na ebale
Moski, Mera, Eve la mere Eve oh!
The song "Ma Fille" by Koffi Olomide is a tribute to his daughter. The lyrics talk about the deep love that he has for her and his desire to always protect her. The song starts with a play of words between ngombe (cow) and mokili (world), highlighting the irony of people valuing material possessions more than things with true worth.
In the first verse, Olomide addresses his daughter, telling her that she has his heart and that he is willing to do anything for her. He talks about the power of love and how it can make people do crazy things. He also asks her to speak to him if she falls in love so that they can navigate the complexities of relationships together.
In the second verse, Olomide reflects on his life and how he has overcome various obstacles. He mentions the names of several people who have been important in his life, including Acramoje, Jean Jacques Bayonne, Lebou Kabuya, and Willy Bula. He also references Suzuki cars and the Quartier Latin neighborhood in Paris. He ends the verse by saying that despite his life experiences, his daughter is the most important thing in his life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "ma fille" (my daughter) several times, emphasizing the central message of the song. The final verse touches on the idea of material possessions again, saying that in their country, people place too much importance on things rather than on relationships. Olomide mentions a few more names and ends the song with the phrase "Moski, Mera, Eve la mère Eve" which means "Moski, Mera, Eve the mother Eve," possibly referencing women who have been important in his daughter's life.
Overall, "Ma Fille" is a heartfelt and emotional tribute to Koffi Olomide's daughter, expressing the love and appreciation he has for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te eh
Cows are not able to raise a millet, and Millets are not able to raise a cow.
Yo kimi ngai, okeyi nayo epayi mosusu namileli leli na nzoto motema etondi nga mawa ehh
You are my everything, if you go somewhere else, my heart will get hurt.
Soki nakanisi bolingo topesanaki sema ekotungisa nga oh cherie na nga yo yo yo
If I find love, we'll settle down, make love, oh my sweetie.
Ahh nga nalapi seleka toko balana lelo naleli bolingo pe nalange l'amour na yo mama ahhh
Oh, I'm worn out from running, let's settle down today, I've been for love but now I love your mother.
Nga nalapi seleka na miso ya Nzambe Mokonzi
I am tired of watching the face of the Almighty God.
Naleli bolingo pe nalange l'amour na yo mama ahhh
I loved before but now I love your mother.
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Look what you have in another place.
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya mokili oyo ayo lele ayo lele ayo lele eh
I shout, I'm a human being on this small planet, here they are, here they are, here they are.
Acramoje nga nalela, ayo lele
I'm in ecstasy, here they are.
5 sur 5 Jean Jaques Bayonne, ayo lele
Five out of five for Jean Jaques Bayonne, here they are.
Lebou Kabuya ye pe alela, ayo lele
Lebou Kabuya is also singing, here they are.
Nga nalela lela lela lelele, ayo lele
I sing, sing, sing, here they are.
Nanana uhhh, ayo lele
Nanana, here they are.
Dikoel nga nalela, ayo lele
Dikoel I sing , here they are.
Nana na nga nga nalela, ayo lele
Nana I sing, here they are.
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
My daughter, ohh, my daughter.
Miate Zolo nga nalela Brinco eh, ayo lele
Miate Zolo I sing Brinco, here they are.
ah Willy Bula ye pe alela, ayo lele
Oh Willy Bula he's also singing, here they are.
4 fois 4 egale 16 Suzuki, ayo lele
4 times 4 equals 16 Suzuki, here they are.
Na kati ya Paris bana Quartier Latin, ayo lele
In Paris, the Quartier Latin children too, here they are.
Manzungidi nga nalela mama, ayo lele
Manzungidi, I sing mother, here they are.
Tika kaka nga nalela Felly Dibedi, ayo lele
Tika kaka I sing Felly Dibedi, here they are.
Chrisana wapi Mera Atombe
Where is Chrisana Mera Atombe?
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Cows are not able to raise a millet, and Millets are not able to raise a cow.
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te na ebale
We in the country, we Africans, don't dig wells, nor do we excavate in the forest.
De Souza yo yo yo ohh,
De Souza, ohh!
Moski, Mera, Eve la mere Eve oh!
Moski, Mera, Eve, and the mother, Eve, oh!
Contributed by Adeline F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheDyglo
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te eh
Yo kimi ngai, okeyi nayo epayi mosusu namileli leli na nzoto
motema etondi nga mawa ehh
Soki nakanisi bolingo topesanaki sema ekotungisa nga oh
cherie na nga yo yo yo
Ahh nga nalapi seleka toko balana lelo naleli bolingo pe
nalange l'amour na yo mama ahhh
Nga nalapi seleka na miso ya Nzambe Mokonzi
Naleli bolingo pe nalange l'amour na yo mama ahhh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya
mokili oyo ayo lele
ayo lele ayo lele eh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya
mokili oyo ayo lele
Acramoje nga nalela, ayo lele
5 sur 5 Jean Jaques Bayonne, ayo lele
Lebou Kabuya ye pe alela, ayo lele
Nga nalela lela lela lelele, ayo lele
Nanana uhhh, ayo lele
Dikoel nga nalela, ayo lele
Nana na nga nga nalela, ayo lele
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya
mokili oyo ayo lele
ayo lele ayo lele eh
Tala lelo oyo okeyi na yo epayi mosusu
Ngai ko londende ezingi ngai muana ya moto na ba pasi ya
mokili oyo ayo lele
Miate Zolo nga nalela Brinco eh, ayo lele
ah Willy Bula ye pe alela, ayo lele
4 fois 4 egale 16 Suzuki, ayo lele
Na kati ya Paris bana Quartier Latin, ayo lele
Manzungidi nga nalela mama, ayo lele
Tika kaka nga nalela Felly Dibedi, ayo lele
Chrisana wapi Mera Atombe
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ma fille oboya nga lelo, yo obenga nga molaso
obenga nga kibuange, obenga nga mutambula pimpa ahh
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te
na ebale
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te
na ebale
De Souza yo yo yo ohh,
Ma fille eh ehh, ma fille ehh
Ngombe aningisaka mokila, mokila eningisaka ngombe te
Biso na mboka nabiso ba Bantu tosombaka buatu na mokili te
na ebale
Moski, Mera, Eve la mere Eve oh!
@warrenwilliamnetin4393
Je suis Centrafricain , j'avoue que cette chanson a influencé mon enfance du coup je suis devenu un fan de la musique congolaise. Respect Mr Olomidé
@geofreynachuli4955
Poa sana
@tshikapatv630
Souvent nos passe nous manque dans le bien ou le mal. J'ai perdu mon enfance
@oliviermissile2796
@@geofreynachuli4955 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaà'
@stephanecompaore4523
tu n'es pas le seul moi aussi
@aristotekasanza3790
😭😭😭😭 mon enfance
@lysettentumba9681
Il faut q'un producteur nous fasse revivre ce quartier latin, c'est un autre niveau
@habibquentinyomo6115
Très belle composition de Willy Bula soutenue par la guitare solo de feu Lebou Kabouya, la rythmique de Do Akongo, la basse de Rocky Blanchard, la batterie de Coco Tshomba et les animations de Jean Louis Manzungidi. Gracias
@mamanaminouamadou2554
Tu as vibré toute mon enfance et mon adolescence. J'ai partagé des souvenirs pendant mes premiers pas au collège avec ces chansons les années de leurs sorties .
Koffi je te danse toujours !!!!
@pamelapauline2730
Ah ça alors