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.
Papa Plus
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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2) Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga mwana ya Nzambe
3) Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwa
4) Masumu nyoso ya Israel (Se nga)
Masumu nyoso ya Mayi Ndombe (Se nga)
Masumu ya Adamu na Eva (Se nga)
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya
ngani eh
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya
ngani eh
5) Bo tika eza faux
Eza kolo
Bo tika eza kolo botika ah ah
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
6) Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga débrouillard
7) Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwa
Na minoko ya bato
(In people's mouth)
8) Moto oyo akela ba maladi (Se nga)
Umm moto oyo akela ba cimetiere (Se nga)
Moto azua probleme pene na nga (Se nga)
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya
moto
9) Ba kombo nysoso ezanga lokumu bosi bo pesa nga
Nga bo tonga, nga na bo finga nga lisusu bo lingi
nini eh
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
10) Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga simple faseur
11) Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwa
Na minoko ya bato
12) Esengo basusu mpasi (Se nga)
Moto nyoso akoki ko zwa sauf se nga
Donc moto tout akoki ko ningana naye sauf kaka
(Se nga)
13) Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya ngani
Bo tika eza faux papa na Rocky a sali rien
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
14) Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga mwana ya imbwa
15) Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwe
Na minoko ya bato
16) Bango bien
Nga pe toujours kaka (Se nga)
Um bango raison tort toujours kaka se nga
Um bango esengo biso toujours pasi (Se nga)
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya TshaTsho
Mbala
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya papa kulutu
na bango
Bo tika eza faut papa na Minou aza innocent
Se nga se nga se!
(Free style)
Koffi Olomidé's song Papa Plus is a song that speaks about the struggles one faces in life, the different circumstances that can make or break a person and how one's own grit and determination can help overcome the difficult times. The repetitive phrase 'se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga' which is heard throughout the song serves to emphasize the point that struggles are ongoing and relentless.
The lyrics of the song paint a picture of a person who is aware of their own abilities and shortcomings, someone who is pragmatic and shrewd but also one who is humble and open to new ideas. The phrase 'Ah ngai moto mpamba eh, Ah ngai moto pamba, Ah ngai moni mambu eh' which translates to 'I am a smart person, I am a skilled person, I am a person who has knowledge' captures this sentiment. The song also acknowledges that people talk about others and their struggles but the key is to remain focused and determined despite what people might say.
Line by Line Meaning
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
Repetition of a phrase to captivate and engage listeners.
Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga mwana ya Nzambe
Praising himself as a talented, successful artist who has many followers and admirers, and claiming to be a child of God.
Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwa
Na minoko ya bato (In people's mouth)
Knowing that people are talking about him, both positively and negatively, and realizing that his reputation is in their hands.
Masumu nyoso ya Israel (Se nga)
Masumu nyoso ya Mayi Ndombe (Se nga)
Masumu ya Adamu na Eva (Se nga)
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya ngani eh
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya ngani eh
Referencing biblical figures and emphasizing that people should focus on his artistic abilities rather than his personal life or past mistakes.
Bo tika eza faux
Eza kolo
Bo tika eza kolo botika ah ah
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
Encouraging people not to believe false rumors and acknowledging that they will eventually die down and be forgotten.
Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga débrouillard
Reiterating his success and resourcefulness as an artist and person.
Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwa
Na minoko ya bato (In people's mouth)
Continuing to acknowledge the influence of other people's opinions and views on his career and reputation.
Moto oyo akela ba maladi (Se nga)
Umm moto oyo akela ba cimetiere (Se nga)
Moto azua probleme pene na nga (Se nga)
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya moto
Suggesting that those who wish him ill will face consequences, and emphasizing that people should focus on his artistic talent instead of his personal affairs.
Ba kombo nysoso ezanga lokumu bosi bo pesa nga
Nga bo tonga, nga na bo finga nga lisusu bo lingi nini eh
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
Acknowledging that people constantly make requests and demands of him, and expressing frustration at their persistence.
Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga simple faseur
Boasting about his talent and skill as an artist and downplaying those who doubt him.
Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwa
Na minoko ya bato
Continuing to acknowledge the power of people's words and their influence on his reputation and career.
Esengo basusu mpasi (Se nga)
Moto nyoso akoki ko zwa sauf se nga
Donc moto tout akoki ko ningana naye sauf kaka (Se nga)
Recognizing that everyone makes mistakes and acknowledging that he has faced his own challenges and obstacles.
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya mwana ya ngani
Bo tika eza faux papa na Rocky a sali rien
Se nga se nga se nga se nga se nga
Emphasizing the importance of focusing on artistry rather than personal affairs, and discrediting false rumors about himself and others.
Ah ngai moto mpamba eh
Ah ngai moto pamba
Ah ngai moni mambu eh
Ah nga mwana ya imbwa
Continuing to boast about his success and talent as an artist, and using a metaphor to refer to those who doubt him.
Nga ba tongoko nga
Pe ba fingaka nga
Kombo na nga esambwe
Na minoko ya bato
Reiterating the idea that people's opinions and words have a significant impact on his reputation and career.
Bango bien
Nga pe toujours kaka (Se nga)
Um bango raison tort toujours kaka se nga
Um bango esengo biso toujours pasi (Se nga)
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya TshaTsho Mbala
Bo fingi tongi lobi mingi na kombo ya papa kulutu na bango
Bo tika eza faut papa na Minou aza innocent
Se nga se nga se!
Addressing those who doubt him and claiming that they are wrong, emphasizing the importance of focusing on his talent and dismissing rumors and negativity.
Contributed by Asher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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