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.
Premier Gaou
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Antou m'a quitté oh ah
C′est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m'a quitté oh ah
C'est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m′a quitté oh ah
C′est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m'a quitté oh ah
Quand j′avais un peu
Matin, midi, soir
On était ensemble
À la rue Princesse
Arr couler oh
Où es maweyi?
Où es Maweyi?
Ah, ah, ah, ah,ah
Applaudissez la Côte d'Ivoire avec Maweyi
Il est là mon jumeau, toke
C′est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m'a quitté oh ah
C′est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m'a quitté oh ah
C'est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m′a quitté oh ah
C′est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m'a quitté oh ah
Quand j′avais un peu
On était ensemble
À la rue Princesse
En latin comeo
À la rue torilo
À la rue eli-le
On applaudit pour koffi, merci beaucoup
Applaudissez mon ami Véron, applaudissez très fort
Et vivez la Côte d'Ivoire, vivez toute l′Afrique, vivez tout le monde
Merci, merci, merci, merci Veron extraterrestre
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Et on dit premier Gaou n'est pas gaou oh
C′est deuxième Gaou qui est niata oh ah
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Merci, merci vivez l'Afrique
Translated from French, the lyrics of Koffi Olomidé's song "Premier Gaou" narrate the story of how a girl named Antou left the singer during a difficult time in his life. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and regret as the singer sings about how they were together morning, noon, and night when he had a little bit of money. They were living on Rue Princesse when they met Maweyi, who is hailed from the Ivory Coast, and the singer's friend Véron. The singer then urges the audience to applaud for Véron and Maweyi, saying they are extraterrestrial beings. The song ends with the repeated line "Premier Gaou n'est pas gaou oh, C′est deuxième Gaou qui est niata oh ah," which translates to "The first fool is not a fool, oh, it's the second one that is silly, oh ah." The lyrics suggest that the singer has learned from his mistake and moves on from his experience.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of losing yourself in superficial desires like money and status. It also promotes unity and celebrates African culture through references to the Ivory Coast and affirming that "Vivez l'Afrique," which can be translated to "Long live Africa."
Line by Line Meaning
C′est dans ma galère que la go Antou m'a quitté oh ah
It was when I was going through a rough patch that Antou left me
Quand j′avais un peu Matin, midi, soir On était ensemble À la rue Princesse
When I had a little, morning, noon and night, we were together at Rue Princesse
Arr couler oh Où es maweyi? Où es Maweyi? Ah, ah, ah, ah,ah Applaudissez la Côte d'Ivoire avec Maweyi Il est là mon jumeau, toke
But now I'm down on my luck, where is Maweyi? Applaud Cote d'Ivoire with Maweyi, my twin, he's here
À la rue torilo À la rue eli-le On applaudit pour koffi, merci beaucoup
At Rue Torilo, at Rue Eli-le, we applaud for Koffi, thank you very much
Applaudissez mon ami Véron, applaudissez très fort Et vivez la Côte d'Ivoire, vivez toute l′Afrique, vivez tout le monde
Applaud my friend Veron, applaud loudly, and long live Cote d'Ivoire, long live Africa, long live the world
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Let's dance, let's dance, let's dance, let's dance
Et on dit premier Gaou n'est pas gaou oh C′est deuxième Gaou qui est niata oh ah
And they say the first 'gaou' is not a 'gaou', it's the second 'gaou' that is foolish
Merci, merci vivez l'Afrique
Thank you, thank you, long live Africa
Writer(s): Magic
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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