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.
Nkolo akosunga
Lokua Kanza Lyrics
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Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Yo obundi oh oh mikolo mingi oh kasi
Makambo ya mokili elekeli yo mbeka ah
Yo meki na makasi ya mwana moto ndenge
Bakosalaka oh kasi makambo ya mokili elekeli
Yo mbeka ye eh
Tango yo obanzi makambo esili oh
Tango yo obanzi mokili ekomi nasuka dit eh
Nkolo nalikolo akoya po asunga yo oh
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Oh nkolo akosunga yo
Mokili esuki te okimi nano nasuka te
Mikakatano ya mokili ezalaka na
Libandeli na ngo pe na suka
Oyo nionso okomona awa na nse
Ezali se koleka
Tombola miso na yo likolo
Nkolo ye azali seko seko po na libela
Tango mikakatano elekeli yo
Nkolo akosunga yo oh moninga eh
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Nkolo akosunga yo
Tango yo okobanza mokili ekosuka ekobanda
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Nkolo na likolo akosunga yo oh
Ezali suka te oh
Tombola miso na yo
Tala likolo nkolo akoya po na yo akufaki
Po na ngaï po na biso
Po na bo moyi na ngaï na yo
Tu na na na na no no no oh
Composição: Lokua Kanza
The song "Nkolo Akosunga" by Lokua Kanza is an ode to life and the blessings that come with it. The song is a celebration of the beauty of life, as well as the love and support we receive from those around us. The lyrics describe the hardships that we may face in life, but also the resilience and strength we possess to overcome them.
The song begins with the chanting of "Woh na na na na no no no oh," a tribal-like chant that is repeated throughout the song. It creates a sense of unity and togetherness, as if the listener is part of a community celebrating life. The lyrics then describe the struggles we face in life, such as the challenges of the world, but also the love and support we receive from others. The phrase "Nkolo Akosunga yo" is repeated multiple times, which translates to "God protects you."
The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the message of the song. The song ends on a note of hope and positivity, with the lyrics "Tu na na na na no no no oh," which can be interpreted as a call to action to live life fully and embrace all of its challenges and blessings.
Overall, "Nkolo Akosunga" is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates the beauty of life and the strength we possess to overcome its challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Vocals
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Vocals
Yo obundi oh oh mikolo mingi oh kasi
You are lost in the midst of many things, my friend
Makambo ya mokili elekeli yo mbeka ah
The problems of the world oppress you heavily
Yo meki na makasi ya mwana moto ndenge
You persevere like a young man, nevertheless
Bakosalaka oh kasi makambo ya mokili elekeli
You work hard to overcome the difficulties of this world
Yo mbeka ye eh
You are persevering, indeed
Tango yo obanzi makambo esili oh
When you overcome those hardships
Tombola miso na yo pe tola likolo
Open your eyes and appreciate life
Tango yo obanzi mokili ekomi nasuka dit eh
When you emerge victorious, the world becomes brighter
Nkolo nalikolo akoya po asunga yo oh
God Almighty is by your side and protects you
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Vocals
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Vocals
Oh nkolo akosunga yo
Oh God is protecting you
Mokili esuki te okimi nano nasuka te
The world crumbles, but you do not falter and keep rising
Mikakatano ya mokili ezalaka na
Agreements of the world may exist there
Libandeli na ngo pe na suka
But they are only fleeting
Oyo nionso okomona awa na nse
Everything you see here will eventually fade away
Ezali se koleka
It's not worth it
Tombola miso na yo likolo
Open your eyes and watch out for life
Nkolo ye azali seko seko po na libela
God Almighty is patient and tolerant with us
Tango mikakatano elekeli yo
When these worldly agreements
Nkolo akosunga yo oh moninga eh
God protects you, my friend
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Vocals
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Vocals
Nkolo akosunga yo
God protects you
Tango yo okobanza mokili ekosuka ekobanda
When you hold the world in your hands
Woh na na na na no no no oh
Vocals
Na nu no na nu no na nu na no na na
Vocals
Nkolo na likolo akosunga yo oh
God protects and watches over you
Ezali suka te oh
It's not difficult
Tombola miso na yo
Open your eyes and watch
Tala likolo nkolo akoya po na yo akufaki
For God Almighty is with you, oh my dearest one
Po na ngaï po na biso
For you and for me
Po na bo moyi na ngaï na yo
For our joy and yours too
Tu na na na na no no no oh
Vocals
Writer(s): KANZA LOKUA
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