Madilu was 19 when he started his career in Kinshasa’s thriving music scene in 1969. Over the next fifteen years he sang with Orchestre Symba, Papa Noel’s Orchestre Bambula, Sam Mangwana’s Festival des Maquisards and his own Orchestre Bakuba Mayopi, but his career thus far neither revealed nor promised anything out of the ordinary (in an extraordinary milieu). It was Franco who made a star of Madilu System (as the big man had dubbed him). "Mamou (Tu Vois)," the record that introduced the new T.P.O.K. Jazz singer, was a hit in 1984. Madilu followed that up with his own composition for the band, "Pesa Position." Then came "Mario" and "Reponse de Mario" in ‘85 and perhaps the best of the Franco-Madilu duets, "La Vie des Hommes" in ’86.
Congo has bred singers with more impressive range, more force or sweeter tone than Madilu, but very few who sang with his expressiveness, his ability to vivify character with his voice. It was this quality that Franco appreciated so well. He and Madilu shared the lead vocals on many of Franco’s story-songs, Franco singing the narrative and Madilu assuming the role of the protagonist.
When Franco died in 1989, T.P.O.K. Jazz ceased making music for one year, then came together again with Madilu as one of the leaders. In the ensuing years he was a key participant in several of the band’s reunions on stage and in the studio, but at the same time he established himself as an independent artist. Of all the T.P.O.K. Jazz veterans, perhaps only Sam Mangwana had a stronger solo career than Madilu – and Madilu, unlike Sam, never lost his huge fan base in Kinshasa, even while he lived in Paris and Geneva. And yet he always remained an avid collaborator. Some of his best records were duets with peers such as Pépé Kallé, Nyboma Mwan-dido, M’bilia Bel and Josky Kiambukuta. In 2006 he joined the Congolese supergroup Kékélé for Tapale, one of the highlights of the album Kinavana, and in 2007 he reprised “Mario” in a stellar cameo with Africando. His voice was deeper and even huskier than it had been in the original recording, but if anything he rode that war-horse with even more panache than he had 22 years earlier.
Madilu System released a new album, La Bonne Humeur, the summer of 2006, and the first impression of many listeners was that it might be the finest of his career. He went to Kinshasa at the beginning of august 2007 to film videos of his new songs. He collapsed Friday the 10th of August and was taken to the University Hospital, where he died the next morning.
Paradiso
Madilu System Lyrics
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Ba christu Somida, bako lelaka paradiso
Biso na nse toko hinana pona nini?
Yezu pesa nguya to linga nza matata esila
To tika masumu, peche, lukela biso nzela
To tika ko swana pamba
Makambo nyoso esukaka na ko bongisa
Ba christu Somida, bako lelaka paradiso
Biso na nse toko hinana pona nini?
Yezu pesa nguya to lingana matata esila
To tika masumu, peche, lukela biso nzela
To tika ko swana pamba
Makambo nyoso esukaka na ko bongisa
Djo Bakali, Patrick Mangasa, Johnny Lukombo
Tata Nzambi yoka nga mawa, tata
Pasi na bisengo yango to bengaka la vie
Na kanisaki mokolo nako simba million
Pasi na nga esili
Tango na simbi million
Nakomi ko lela 100 million
Na simbi 100 million na komi ko kanisa pasi esila te
Tongo pokwa tala famille na ndako
Tongo etani bana ba leli nzala papa
Butu ekomi nakomi ko kanisa pasi na ngai eleki
Otto Mbongo yoka nga mawa papa
Djo Bakali yoka nga mawa, papa
Nakanisaki soki na tongi ndako
Pasi na nga esili
Tango na tongi ndako
Pasi na ngai esila te
Tongo pokwa futa mwinda, SNL
Tongo pokwa futa mayi, Regideso
Tongo pokwa futa telephone PTT
Madi Madimba yoka nga mawa, tata
Kabs Kabasele yoka nga mawa, tata
Na kanisaki mokolo nako somba voiture
Pasi na ngai esila
Tango na sombi voiture nakomi ko lela
Ba ampangne esila te
Tongo etani somba essence
Pneu etoboki oluki kwado
Surtout soki osombi kimbambala oluki problème na vie
Mabin Maziku, Rismani Hans le seul
Na mokili, ba problèmes evidaka te di
Na mokili makambo esilaka te, Somida
Na mokili makambo esilaka te, Somida
Dédicace
Ni boma, boma bango di
Oka
Ambiance ya motindo iyo
Oko kuta yango kaka na Top13
Chez bal
Lonel production
Non, non, non, non
Dally kimoko, guitar eza kaka Kwanza
The lyrics to Madilu System's song Paradiso are full of religious imagery and a sense of yearning for a better life. The opening line, "Somida oyoki biloko na yo," translates to "God knows your troubles." The chorus speaks to the hope that as Christians, they will make it to paradise after all of their struggles on earth. The repetition of "To tika masumu, peche, lukela biso nzela" encourages people to keep holding on and keep moving forward on their path.
The lyrics also mention specific people and their struggles, from Djo Bakali to Kabs Kabasele. It speaks to the universal nature of human struggles and the need for everyone to come together in their faith. The mention of various companies and services, such as SNL and Regideso, adds to the sense that these struggles are part of everyday life.
Overall, the lyrics of Paradiso speak to the power of faith and hope to overcome life's struggles and reach a better place. It encourages listeners to keep going, even in difficult times, with the promise of a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Somida oyoki biloko na yo
Somida, you know your true purpose
Ba christu Somida, bako lelaka paradiso
Christians like Somida will reach paradise
Biso na nse toko hinana pona nini?
Why are we here, and what is our purpose?
Yezu pesa nguya to linga nza matata esila
Jesus, give us the strength to overcome our troubles
To tika masumu, peche, lukela biso nzela
Guide us on a path away from sin and wrongdoing
To tika ko swana pamba
Lead us to eternal happiness and peace
Makambo nyoso esukaka na ko bongisa
All these things are difficult for me to understand
Djo Bakali, Patrick Mangasa, Johnny Lukombo
Names of individuals, likely friends of the singer
Tata Nzambi yoka nga mawa, tata
Father God, hear my prayer
Pasi na bisengo yango to bengaka la vie
Don't let this hardship affect my life
Na kanisaki mokolo nako simba million
When I go to church, I dream of heaven
Pasi na nga esili
Let me not struggle through life
Tango na simbi million
When I get to heaven
Nakomi ko lela 100 million
I will dance with 100 million angels
Na simbi 100 million na komi ko kanisa pasi esila te
When I'm in heaven, I won't need to go to church anymore
Tongo pokwa tala famille na ndako
I will see my family and home
Tongo etani bana ba leli nzala papa
I will be with my hungry children
Butu ekomi nakomi ko kanisa pasi na ngai eleki
But if I stay on Earth, I need to go to church
Otto Mbongo yoka nga mawa papa
Otto Mbongo, hear my prayer, Father
Djo Bakali yoka nga mawa, papa
Djo Bakali, hear my prayer, Father
Nakanisaki soki na tongi ndako
When I return home
Tongo etani somba essence
I will get fuel for my car
Pneu etoboki oluki kwado
My tires will no longer suffer from potholes
Surtout soki osombi kimbambala oluki problème na vie
Especially if you love bananas, life's problems disappear
Mabin Maziku, Rismani Hans le seul
Mabin Maziku, Rismani Hans the unique one
Na mokili, ba problèmes evidaka te di
In the world, problems never go away
Na mokili makambo esilaka te, Somida
In the world, things don't always make sense, Somida
Dédicace
Dedication
Ni boma, boma bango di
This is for them, they know who they are
Oka
Ok
Ambiance ya motindo iyo
This is the feel of the mood
Oko kuta yango kaka na Top13
This is the Top13-style beat
Chez bal
At Bal's place
Lonel production
Produced by Lonel
Non, non, non, non
No, no, no, no
Dally kimoko, guitar eza kaka Kwanza
Dally Kimoko, the guitar is the best there is
Contributed by Isaac V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Paradiso - Lyrics in Lingala and English
Somida, oyoki biloko nayo di
1) Ba christu Somida, bako lelaka paradiso
(Christians would like to go to paradise.)
Biso na se toko hinanana po na nini oh
(Why do we hate each other on earth?)
Yezu pesa nguya to lingana matata esila ah
(Jesus, give us grace so that we can love each other. )
To tika masumu, peche, lukela biso nzela
(And stop sinning, find a way for us)
To tika ko swana pamba
(So that we can stop arguing for no reasons.)
Makambo nyoso esukaka na ko bongisa
(Every issues has a solution.)
2) Ba christu Somida, bako lelaka paradiso
(Christians would like to go to paradise.)
Biso na se toko hinanana po na nini oh
(Why do we hate each other on earth?)
Yezu pesa nguya to lingana matata esila ah
(Jesus, give us grace so that we can love each other. )
To tika masumu, peche, lukela biso nzela
(And stop sinning, find a way for us)
To tika ko swana pamba
(So that we can stop arguing for no reasons.)
Makambo nyoso esukaka na ko bongisa
(Every issues has a solution.)
Djo Bakali, Patrick Mangasa, Djoni Kolo
3) Tata Nzambi yoka nga mawa, tata
(God, I beg you,)
Pasi na bisengo yango to bengaka la vie
(Pain and suffering is what we call life.)
Na kanisaki mokolo nako simba million eh
(I thought that my suffering will end.)
Pasi na nga esili
(The day that I will have a million.)
Tango na simbi million
(When I had a million,)
Na komi ko lela 100 million
(I begin to look for 100 million.)
Na simbi 100 million na komi ko kanisa pasi esila te
(I reached 100 million and began to realize that my pain is not over.)
Tongo pokwa tala famille, na ndako eh
(Night and day I had to take care of my family)
Tongo etani bana ba leli nzala, papa
(Every morning kids are crying for food)
Butu ekomi nakomi ko kanisa
(At night I am thinking)
Pasi na nga eleki eh eh
(That my suffering is too much.)
4) Odom Mbongo yoka nga mawa papa
(Odom Mbongo, I beg you)
Djo Bakali yoka nga mawa, papa
(Djo Bakali, I beg you)
Na kanisaki soki na tongi ndako
(I thought that if I build a house)
Pasi na nga esili
(My pain will be over.)
Tango na tongi ndako
(When I built a house)
Pasi na nga esila te
(I was still suffering)
Tongo pokwa futa mwinda, SNL eh
(Night and day, I had to pay for the light.)
Tongo pokwa futa mayi eh, Regideso eh
(Night and day, I had to pay for water.)
Tongo pokwa futa telephone eh PTT
(Night and day, I had to pay for the phone bill.)
5) Madi Madimba yoka nga mawa, tata
(Madi Madimba, I beg you.)
Kas Kabasele yoka nga mawa, tata
(Kas Kabasele I beg you)
Na kanisaki mokolo nako somba voiture
(I thought that the day that I will buy a car)
Pasi na nga esili
(My pain will be over.)
Tango na sombi voiture na komi ko lela
(After I bought a car)
Ba ampane esila te
(I began to complain about issues.)
Tongo etani somba essence eh
(In the morning, I buy petrol / gas)
Pneu etoboki oluki kwado eh
(If a wheel has a hole, it needs to be fixed.)
Surtout soki osombi kimbambala oluki probleme na vie
(Especially if you purchase a used one, it is a problem in your life.)
Mabin Maziko, Rismani Hans Le Seul
6) Na mokili makambo esilaka te, Somida
(In life, problems never ends.)
Na mokili makambo esilaka te, Somida
(In life, problems never ends.)
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We should play this songs in our churches,
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Aballah u r on point.
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These are the best live band hits not like today musician use just keyboard irealy miss those hits
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