Lokua Kanza was born Pascal Lokua Kanza in 1958 in Bukavu, in the province of Kivu, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is the eldest of eight children, with a Mongo father and a Tutsi mother from Rwanda. In 1964, the family went to live in Kinshasa (Congo's capital) in a middle class area, until the day when Pascal's father, a ship's captain, died. His mother then moved to a much poorer area of the city, and Lokua, the eldest, had to work to feed the family. He therefore went to school part time, and took odd jobs, as well as singing in churches. Lokua Kanza sings in French, Lingala, and English.
Le Bonheur Il Suffit D'Une Phrase
Lokua Kanza Lyrics
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Azalaki na posa ya
Baninga, basekisa ye
Anana se boye
Azalaki na posa ya
Baninga basolola
Mawa eleki ye amibuaki
Likolo ya ndako ye ko ndeke te
Bandeko bazangi ye se boye
Des fois le bonheur
Il suffit d'une phrase, d'un mot
Oui, le bonheur
Juste un sourire, un regard
Anana se boye
Azalaki na posa ya
Baninga basolisa ye
Akende se boye
Azalaki na posa ya
Koseka na baninga
Mawa elekaki ye apumbue
Likolo ya ndako ye ko ndeke te
Pasi elekeli ye akeyi oh
Mawa na motema tokoloba nini oh
Des fois le bonheur
Il suffit d'une phrase, d'un mot
Oui, le bonheur
Juste un sourire, un regard
The lyrics to Lokua Kanza's song Le Bonheur Il Suffit D'Une Phrase speak about the simple joys that often bring happiness in life. The song is sung in Lingala, a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. The opening verse translates to “Anana’s little brother had a problem. People criticized him. Anana herself had an issue. People mocked her. Their mother was worried as the roof of their house couldn't withstand the rain. And yet, somehow, everything managed to fall into place.”
The song's main message centers around the idea that happiness does not come from wealth, material possessions, or social status. Rather, it is found in the simple things in life, such as a kind word, a smile, or a loving gesture. This is emphasized in the chorus which translates to “Sometimes, happiness is just a phrase, a word. Yes, happiness can be found in just one smile, one look.”
The lyrics also highlight the importance of community and family support in times of hardship. The verses mention Anana's brother and how people criticized him, but it is not clear what the problem was. Despite this, the family and community rallied around them, and everything eventually fell into place.
Line by Line Meaning
Akende se boye
Sometimes he went
Azalaki na posa ya
He had a backpack
Baninga, basekisa ye
People would greet him
Anana se boye
Sometimes she went
Azalaki na posa ya
She had a backpack
Baninga basolola
People would talk to her
Mawa eleki ye amibuaki
Sadness overwhelmed him
Likolo ya ndako ye ko ndeke te
The key to his house was lost
Mawa elekaki ye apumbue oh
His heart was heavy
Bandeko bazangi ye se boye
Friends were waiting for him
Anana se boye
Sometimes she went
Azalaki na posa ya
She had a backpack
Baninga basolisa ye
People would comfort her
Akende se boye
Sometimes he went
Azalaki na posa ya
He had a backpack
Koseka na baninga
Laughing with people
Mawa elekaki ye apumbue
Her heart was heavy
Likolo ya ndako ye ko ndeke te
The key to her house was lost
Pasi elekeli ye akeyi oh
Her steps were heavy
Mawa na motema tokoloba nini oh
What is in her heart is sadness
Des fois le bonheur
Sometimes happiness
Il suffit d'une phrase, d'un mot
Just a phrase, a word
Oui, le bonheur
Yes, happiness
Juste un sourire, un regard
Just a smile, a glance
Writer(s): Kanza Lokua
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raissansangou2155
Il faut le bonheur, il suffit d'une phrase d'un mot
Oui le bonheur juste un sourire un regard 😍😍😍
Qui regarde encore cette merveille en 2020?
@vivianekowa100
Je suis là je l'adore cette chanson
@herveblaisebelomoongolo8601
Raissa Nsangou 2020
@margoulin81
Présent
@lynnbrown9722
Moi!
@nejadm6401
2022
@shad05
Sincèrement cette chanson m’encourage de chercher la paix avec tout le monde, de faire les biens à tous le monde 🌍 et d’aimer tout le monde 🌍 😢😢🙏🏾
@DawnkN
je dédie cette chanson à quelqu'un que je considérait comme mon grand frère
Qui a mit fin à ses jours il ya de cela 6 ans .
Repose en paix tu nous manques Micky💜😢
@momboyongoue8036
Un simple coup de fil peut redonner le sourire et faire oublier les peines... Ne jamais laisser les siens dans la solitude.
@raoulkouassi2073
Juste car c'est ensemble qu'on est fort