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.
On Est Ensemble
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Mwana Mubali kobanga te soki mubali mususu aza ko lula lula mwasi na yo,
ata mubali yango aleki yo na mbongo,
a voyageaka ebele mingi, aa na mituka mpe na ba ndako,
kobangaka ye te.. bangaka mingi mingi mubali oyo ayalaka na mwasi nayo liboso nayo,
po yende mutu ayebi eloko nini eslaka mwasi nayo asapela,
ayoka bien.
Eh, he, aaah.
On est tous ensemble, vous et nous
Les blancs,les jaunes,les peaux noires,les peaux rouges
Les chrétiens,les juifs, les boudhistes,les musulmans
Dieu,jamais n'oublie les siens, ses enfants
On est tous ensemble, vous et nous
On est tous un peu frères sur la Terre
L'argent,les biens matériels,la vanité
Jamais nous ne vaincrons, aimons-nous
On est tous ensemble,vous et nous
La vie est un cadeau du bon Dieu
L'amour est notre richesse, aimons-nous
Pendant que nous sommes vivants,il vaut mieux
Ba tata, Ba maman,Ba maman,Ba tata,
Sikoyo biloko nionso na sé
....
Ooh Ma belle (Ma belle lelele elle est vraiment belle)
Ooh Ma belle (Ma belle lelele elle est vraiment belle)
Sikoyo to sambela
Nkolo, Nkolo eh lelele
.. Mopao eh lelele
Nionso to sali,Ba moni Pamba
Ba kamati biloko ya ??? ba pesi na mwana o'yo à shegue
Bébé wann (Bebe wann wann wann)
... Simba ngai na nzoto yaya,simba ngai na tendresse
Beta ngai malembe Chéri(e)
Ann Ba maman, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchoukou tu)
Ba papa, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchuuuaaa)
.......
Ba maman, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchoukou tu)
Ba papa, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchuuuaaa)
Ba Soeur ba lati kanga dadi po'dendela ba pembé
Ba lati ba ?? po'dendela ba ??
....
Tala ndenge ba dendelaka (Kiti kiti kiti, Comme si, Comme ça)
Tala ndenge ba dendelaka (Kiti kiti kiti, Comme si, Comme ça)
.....
Allez muana n'gani
Allez muana n'gani
Allez muana n'gani
Allez muana n'gani
Mwana n'ganii ehh
....
Alié mbuenge, a meli soupou tsé (Alié mbuenge, à meli soupou tsé)
Alié mbuenge, a meli soupou tsé (Alié mbuenge, à meli soupou tsé)
Alié mbuenge, a meli soupou tsé (Alié mbuenge, à meli soupou tsé)
.....
.....
.....
A-BRA-CA-DA
A-BRA-CA-DA
ABRACADABRA
A somba Toukou toukou, à somba laï laï
A somba Toukou toukou, à somba laï laï
A somba Toukou toukou, à somba laï laï
A somba Toukou toukou, à somba laï laï ...
Allez bombez, le torse, C'est gagné, Abracadabra, Number One !
Allez bombez, le torse, C'est gagné, Abracadabra, (Number One)
The song "On Est Ensemble" by Koffi Olomidé celebrates unity and brotherhood among people of different races, religions, and backgrounds. The song begins by acknowledging that even if a person's brother has a beautiful wife, one should never covet her. The song recognizes that it is essential to love one another and not be driven by material possessions or vanity. Koffi Olomidé emphasizes that we are all together on this earth, and we must cherish the gift of life that God has given us.
The chorus repeats several times, stating that "we are all together, you and us" and emphasizing that we are all brothers and sisters. The song recognizes that while we may have different beliefs, we must all love and respect one another. The song encourages people to be kind and loving towards one another while they are still alive. The song also features a call and response section, where Koffi Olomidé and the backup chorus chant "Abracadabra" and "Number One."
Line by Line Meaning
Eh toyokana malamu,
Listen up carefully,
Mwana Mubali kobanga te soki mubali mususu aza ko lula lula mwasi na yo,
A Mubali child doesn't know that another Mubali is fooling around with your woman,
ata mubali yango aleki yo na mbongo,
Even that Mubali could pay you off for her,
a voyageaka ebele mingi, aa na mituka mpe na ba ndako,
It will cause lots of troubles, in the streets and at home,
kobangaka ye te.. bangaka mingi mingi mubali oyo ayalaka na mwasi nayo liboso nayo,
Don't get yourself involved, other Mubalis have caused issues with their women,
po yende mutu ayebi eloko nini eslaka mwasi nayo asapela,
If you find out what's going on, you'd rather forget about the woman and move on,
ayoka bien.
It would be better.
On est tous ensemble, vous et nous
We are all together, you and us
Les blancs,les jaunes,les peaux noires,les peaux rouges
Whites, Asians, Blacks, Natives
Les chrétiens,les juifs, les boudhistes,les musulmans
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims
Dieu,jamais n'oublie les siens, ses enfants
God never forgets his children.
On est tous ensemble, vous et nous
We are all together, you and us.
On est tous un peu frères sur la Terre
We are all brothers on Earth, more or less.
L'argent,les biens matériels,la vanité
Money, material possessions, vanity
Jamais nous ne vaincrons, aimons-nous
We will never triumph, let's love each other.
On est tous ensemble,vous et nous
We are all together, you and us.
La vie est un cadeau du bon Dieu
Life is a gift from God.
L'amour est notre richesse, aimons-nous
Love is our wealth, let's love each other.
Pendant que nous sommes vivants,il vaut mieux
While we are alive, we better.
Ba tata, Ba maman,Ba maman,Ba tata,
Dad, Mom, Mom, Dad.
Sikoyo biloko nionso na sé
Creates all the things on this Earth.
Ooh Ma belle (Ma belle lelele elle est vraiment belle)
Oh my beauty (She is really beautiful)
Sikoyo to sambela
We all pray to Him.
Nkolo, Nkolo eh lelele
God, God, oh He is great.
.. Mopao eh lelele
...Mopao wow!.
Nionso to sali,Ba moni Pamba
Everyone shuts up, watch out.
Ba kamati biloko ya ??? ba pesi na mwana o'yo à shegue
The boys are planning something, they asked a kid who's spoiled (who does not know)
Bébé wann (Bebe wann wann wann)
Baby wann (baby wann wann wann)
... Simba ngai na nzoto yaya,simba ngai na tendresse
...Lion I am at heart, lion I am with tenderness.
Beta ngai malembe Chéri(e)
Take me slowly, sweetheart.
Ann Ba maman, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchoukou tu)
Ann, the moms, they all dance.
Ba papa, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchuuuaaa)
The dads, they all dance.
Ba maman, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchoukou tu)
The moms, they all dance.
Ba papa, Ba lingaka boyé (Tchuuuaaa)
The dads, they all dance.
Ba Soeur ba lati kanga dadi po'dendela ba pembé
The Sisters want to dress up really pretty to go to the beach.
Ba lati ba ?? po'dendela ba ??
They want to go to ?? And to the beach?
Tala ndenge ba dendelaka (Kiti kiti kiti, Comme si, Comme ça)
See how they shake (Kiti kiti kiti, Like that, Like this)
Tala ndenge ba dendelaka (Kiti kiti kiti, Comme si, Comme ça)
See how they shake (Kiti kiti kiti, Like that, Like this)
Allez muana n'gani
Let's go kids.
Mwana n'ganii ehh
My kid.
Alié mbuenge, a meli soupou tsé (Alié mbuenge, à meli soupou tsé)
Alié decorated, he is drinking soup.
ABRACADABRA...
ABRACADABRA...
A somba Toukou toukou, à somba laï laï
Praise Him Toukou toukou, praise Him laï laï
Allez bombez, le torse, C'est gagné, Abracadabra, Number One !
Let's strengthen our chest, We won, Abracadabra, Number One!
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I am lying down and thinking of you now
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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?
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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
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
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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
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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
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My friend told me to say: my darling, I love you
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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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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
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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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