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.
Sef
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Nga yoyo zua nioso tout pour toi
Nga yoyo zua ah
STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE
Bolingo na nga ezo loba yango moko eh
Bolingo na nga ezo loba minoko nioso eh
Na motema na nga ozua esika oyo, nanu moto azua té
STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE
Bolingo na nga ezo loba SWAHILI pe MUNUKUTUBA
Bolingo na nga ezo loba yango mosi eh
Na motema na nga ozua esika oyo, nanu moto azua té
STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE
Na motema na nga
Oza
Moyi mpe butu
Se yo
Zua ngaï doucement
C'est bon
Bafinga ba tongo
Pamba
Oyo ya nga na yo
C'est bon
Oyo nga na yo seko eh
STEF, je t'attendrais jusqu'après l'heur où toute les horloges du monde, sonnèrent
Je t'attendrais pour mourir
Munu ke munu na bongo ve
Ve, ve, ve
Munu ke munu na diamant ve
Ve, ve, ve
Munu ke munu na bongo te
Nga naza na bongo te
Mbongo te eh
Kaka mwa ndambo ya nguéngué
Mwa nguéngué
Na bilanga ya sentiment
Sentiment
Ekolaka ata mbula ebeti te
Na motema na nga
Oza
Moyi mpe butu
Se yo
Zua ngaï malembe
C'est bon
Bafinga ba tongo
Pamba
Oyo ya nga na yo
C'est bon
STEPHANIE na nga yomoko eyebi eh
Munu ke munu na bongo ve
Ve, ve, ve
Munu ke munu na diamant te
Munu ke munu na BOEING te
BOEING te eh
Munu ke munu na bongo te
Nga naza na bongo te
Bongo te eh
Kaka mwa ndambo ya nguéngué
Mwa nguéngué
Na bilnga ya sentiment
Sentiment
Ekolaka ata mbula ebeti te
Oyo ya nga mabanzo eza yo
Na motema na nga
Oza
Moyi pe butu
Se yo
Zua nga malembement
C'est bon
Bafinga, batongo
Pamba
Oyo ya nga na yo eh
C'est bon
STEF yo oyebi kaka ti, salaka na yo nga eh
Ko libéré nayo nga te, bongo BONGANYA oloba lisusu oh
Yo oyebi kaka ti
Ba butu yango pe mikusé awa
MESLIAN na bo na nga problème, nga na bo na nga problème
The lyrics of Koffi Olomidé's song "Sef" are centered around his love for a woman named Stephanie. He sings about how he has given everything up for her, and how his heart is fully committed to her. Olomidé sings in multiple languages, including French, Swahili, and Munukutuba, expressing his desire for Stephanie and how he will wait for her until the end of time. He also talks about the struggles that come with love and how it can lead to heartache.
The chorus of the song consists mainly of repeating Stephanie's name and how Olomidé's love for her is all-consuming, leaving little room for anything else. In the verses, he talks about how he has given up everything he has for her, and how his love for her is so strong that it hurts. He also touches on the idea that love can sometimes be difficult and that it is not always a smooth journey. The song ends with Olomidé expressing his dedication to Stephanie, even in the face of problems that may arise.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love for a woman named Stephanie, expressing both the joys and the struggles that come with love. It is a passionate and heartfelt song that showcases Koffi Olomidé's talent as a singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah Stef
Oh Stephanie
Nga yoyo zua nioso tout pour toi
I will do everything for you
Nga yoyo zua ah
I will dedicate myself to you
STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE
Stephanie, Stephanie, Stephanie, Stephanie
Bolingo na nga ezo loba yango moko eh
My love only talks about you
Bolingo na nga ezo loba minoko nioso eh
My love only has eyes for you
Na motema na nga ozua esika oyo, nanu moto azua té
In my heart, there is a place for you that no one else can fill
STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE
Stephanie, Stephanie
Bolingo na nga ezo loba SWAHILI pe MUNUKUTUBA
My love speaks both Swahili and Munukutuba
Bolingo na nga ezo loba yango mosi eh
My love only talks about you
Na motema na nga ozua esika oyo, nanu moto azua té
In my heart, there is a place for you that no one else can fill
STEPHANIE, STEPHANIE
Stephanie, Stephanie
Na motema na nga
In my heart
Oza
You are
Moyi mpe butu
Beautiful and sweet
Se yo
It's you
Zua ngaï doucement
Take it slowly with me
C'est bon
It's good
Bafinga ba tongo
Drums and percussion
Pamba
Guitar
Oyo ya nga na yo
This is mine
STEF, je t'attendrais jusqu'après l'heur où toute les horloges du monde, sonnèrent
Steph, I will wait for you until the clocks of the whole world stop ticking
Je t'attendrais pour mourir
I will wait for you till I die
Munu ke munu na bongo ve
One by one, we will get there
Ve, ve, ve
Slowly, slowly, slowly
Munu ke munu na diamant ve
One by one, let's get our diamonds
Munu ke munu na bongo te
One by one, we will reach there
Nga naza na bongo te
I am also on my way
Mbongo te eh
It's not easy
Kaka mwa ndambo ya nguéngué
Just on the edge of Ngungue
Mwa nguéngué
In Ngungue
Na bilanga ya sentiment
In the land of feelings
Ekolaka ata mbula ebeti te
It's hard to cross the rainy season
Oyo ya nga mabanzo eza yo
What I feel is you
STEF yo oyebi kaka ti, salaka na yo nga eh
Steph, you know you have the key, I entrust it to you
Ko libéré nayo nga te, bongo BONGANYA oloba lisusu oh
If you don't set me free, then talk about it again
Yo oyebi kaka ti
You know you have the key
Ba butu yango pe mikusé awa
They don't understand, let them talk
MESLIAN na bo na nga problème, nga na bo na nga problème
Meslian is my problem, I have my own problems
Writer(s): Koffi Olomide
Contributed by Josiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Your love is on a plate
I am lying down and thinking of you now
My eggplant, my eggplant
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?
She said the beating of her heart for her loved one is like that of an eggplant
But you won't let me stand up and get going
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
He catches you off guard
We were lost in the rain... silent Mawengue
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
A three-day-old baby doesn't cry
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
That's why I love and desire you, Blaise
The wise man told me that I won't die of love sickness
My friend told me to say: my darling, I love you
Take care of the baby, he is still young
All these days, it's only been me and the baby
Today, change my food
All these days, you've been taking, my darling. Today it's my turn
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
Do you want to or not? I will go and get us tickets
Stop playing with my eggplant
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
My love, it's time to share
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
It's coming from my heart and my worries, too ...
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