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.
Porte-Monnaie
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Mbongo eza nyonso te na la vie eh ba mama
mbongo eza suka ya la vie te ba yama
l'argent ne fait pas tout le bonheur oyo ya ntoto
l'argent ça va ça vient
l'argent c'est rien
ça c'est vrai ça
ça vrai ça, c'est ça, c'est ça
Oyoka moninga azuwa te
soki azuwi na ye mbongo
mona yango rien
soki lelo ozangi mbongo
ba ...
batika ba mbongo
moto asalaka mbongo
mbongo esombaka moto te ouh!
eh moto te mbongo
Sala mbongo kudia ndambu
pe bomba ndambu, sqala sala
na motoki na yo oko zwa se na salongo, longo
salisa tata na mama oyo babota yo
salisa baye bazanga
nzambe akozongisela yo
bata obota mpe
kolinga te bamona mpasi
mbongo ekundaka moto te
emelaka pe te moto
mbongo ezanga mawa
mbongo mawa
zanga mawa, eh kakamawa
koboya to kolinga moto te po na mbongo
kotia mpe porte monnaie te
n'esika ya motema
somba mituka
tonga ba ndako mboka mboka
kasi soki butu ekomi
mpongi se na mbeto moko
eh mbongo eza lokola
mwana ya imbwa ami
na tango alingi yo
kobengana ye te na coup de sabot
soki akomi kobanga kokima yo
c'est fini
Na papa na mama
bakolisa nga na pasi
na mbuma ya loso
pe na mafuta ya ngashi
ba susu bakuta
ba mbongo ya famille
biso ba monimambo
molimo na nga nakoteka te
po na mbongo
nazwa to nazanga
ekipaka te
mokili c'est ça
eh mbongo eza nyonso te na la vie ba mama
mbongo eza suka ya mokili te ba papa ah
l'argent ça va a vient
l'argent, c'est rien
ça c'est vrai ça
ça c'est vrai ça
ça c'est vrai ça
c'est ça
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's Porte-Monnaie touch on the complexities surrounding money and its impact on our lives. The opening line "Omoni eh, okanisaki nga te" translates to "Look, you can't deceive me." The song highlights the fact that while money is important, it is not everything, and it cannot buy happiness or solve all of our problems. Koffi emphasizes this point by saying that "l'argent ne fait pas tout le bonheur oyo ya ntoto" or "money doesn't bring all the happiness in the world."
In the second verse, Koffi reminds us that money changes people and can cause disagreements and fights. He says "Oyoka moninga azuwa te, soki azuwi na ye mbongo, mona yango rien," which means "Beware of friends who come to you only for money, if you don't give them anything, they're worth zero." He also talks about how money can make people greedy and forget about the important things in life, like family.
The chorus repeats the idea that money is not everything, but it is still an undeniable part of our lives. Koffi sings "mbongo eza nyonso te na la vie ba mama" or "money is not everything in life, my friend" and also states that "l'argent ça va ça vient, l'argent c'est rien" or "money goes and comes back, money is nothing."
Overall, Koffi Olomide's Porte-Monnaie is a powerful reminder about the complexities surrounding money and how it can change people and cause problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Mbongo eza nyonso te na la vie eh ba mama
Money is not everything in life, my dear mother.
Mbongo eza suka ya la vie te ba yama
Money comes and goes, it's not eternal.
L'argent ne fait pas tout le bonheur oyo ya ntoto
Money cannot buy all the happiness in the world.
L'argent ça va ça vient
Money comes and goes.
L'argent c'est rien
Money is nothing important.
Ça c'est vrai ça
That's true.
Ça c'est vrai ça, c'est vrai ça
Yes, it's true.
Ça vrai ça, c'est ça, c'est ça
That's right, that's it.
Oyoka moninga azuwa te
You shouldn't judge someone by their wealth.
Soki azuwi na ye mbongo, mona yango rien
If someone has money, it doesn't necessarily mean they're happy.
Soki lelo ozangi mbongo, ba ...
If you get money today, don't get too excited.
... batika ba mbongo moto asalaka mbongo
People who have money always want more.
Mbongo esombaka moto te ouh!
Money cannot buy happiness, oh no!
Eh moto te mbongo
Money cannot buy love.
Sala mbongo kudia ndambu pe bomba ndambu, sqala sala
Do not waste your money on unnecessary things, save it for your future.
Na motoki na yo oko zwa se na salongo, longo
When you're driving your car, be careful on the road.
Salisa tata na mama oyo babota yo
Take care of your parents who raised you.
Salisa baye bazanga nzambe akozongisela yo
Take care of your children, and God will bless you.
Bata obota mpe kolinga te bamona mpasi
Don't look down on people just because they don't have money.
Mbongo ekundaka moto te emelaka pe te moto
Money cannot buy a person's character or behavior.
Mbongo ezanga mawa mbongo mawa zanga mawa, eh kakamawa
Money can cause problems and stress, it's better to be content with what you have.
Koboya to kolinga moto te po na mbongo kotia mpe porte monnaie te
Don't focus on money, don't carry around a wallet all the time.
N'esika ya motema somba mituka tonga ba ndako mboka mboka
Enjoy the simple things in life, like spending time with family.
Kasi soki butu ekomi mpongi se na mbeto moko
But if things get tough, don't lose hope and keep pushing forward.
Eh mbongo eza lokola mwana ya imbwa ami
Money is like a dog's child, it's not that important.
Na tango alingi yo kobengana ye te na coup de sabot
If someone doesn't like you, don't force them to be your friend.
Soki akomi kobanga kokima yo c'est fini
If they don't want to have a relationship with you, move on.
Na papa na mama bakolisa nga na pasi na mbuma ya loso pe na mafuta ya ngashi
My parents taught me to be humble and to work hard for what I want.
Ba susu bakuta ba mbongo ya famille biso ba monimambo
My close friends and family support me without asking for money.
Molimo na nga nakoteka te po na mbongo nazwa to nazanga ekipaka te mokili c'est ça
I don't define myself by my wealth, I am content with what I have, that's life.
Contributed by Addison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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My eggplant, Blaise Mawengue
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Stop playing with my eggplant
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