He has collaborated with many musicians, including Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worrell, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Sly and Robbie. In 1998 he recored the album CubAfrica with Cuban artist Eliades Ochoa .
His Soul Makossa is often considered the first disco record (Jones and Kantonen, 1999). Prominent and loved by his country, he just celebrated his 50th musical anniversary in Cameroon, where he was greatly supported by the wife of the president of Cameroon.
Manu Dibango was the sole African who exposed African traditional music to the western world. His style took the world by storm when the American superstar, Michael Jackson took Manu's Soul Makossa which featured in Jackson's album in You wanna be startin' Something.[i/] This same hit today vibrates the music chart which featuresAkon. Obviously, Jackson lost the suit and had to pay the African Saxophonist for Damage.
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Idiba
Manu Dibango Lyrics
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Ese way mbidi, mbidi
Ese way mbidi, mbidi
Idiba ibusi bwame
Ese way mbidi, mbidi
Hmmmmmm...
Opakata
Aleya
Ese way mbidi, mbidi
Ese way mbidi, mbidi
Osi wuta pé boso
O bwa na epasi epasi ongwa
Bondi ésè é té lon dé té delay ma ongwa
O ma dangwa té nguéa
O dangwa londo ka moto
Se to na mbolo mbolo
O si dibéa ya pon aah
O ku si mina namina songele
Nja pépè nu kusi misima ka wa
Langwa
O dibéa,
O dibéa na waa de
Di bake no bedu bwan ba bolongui bwa su
Io dibéa,
O bi na
Wen dé bi so ka no
O dibéa
Di si mana pé bila
Di timbé kwata wone
Di sengue mwéngué mwa ndolo
Mwé ékombo é longo no
Na pungu musi pétè wuma té
Na ditele miso masu o jénè mwayé
Ya so na jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
Esi yabé di suba bonam eeeh
Wu sa so eeeh jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
Dibéa bolo ne bo bonam eeeh
Ya so na jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
Osi banga té ga suba bonam eeeh
Ya so na jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
Esi yabé di suba bonam eeeh
Wu sa so eeeh jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
The song "Idiba" by Manu Dibango is an upbeat, rhythmic track that incorporates a mix of African and Western musical elements. The lyrics are primarily in Douala, a language spoken in Cameroon, where Manu Dibango is from. The song's title, "Idiba," appears to be a reference to a traditional dance from the region. The chorus, "Ese way mbidi, mbidi," roughly translates to "it's time to dance" or "let's dance" in English.
The verses of the song are harder to decipher. They include lines like "Bondi ésè é té lon dé té delay ma ongwa," which do not have a direct translation but may be referencing the sounds or rhythms of drums. Other lines seem to be descriptions of people or things, such as "O ma dangwa té nguéa / O dangwa londo ka moto / Se to na mbolo mbolo." These lines paint a vivid picture of the bustling streets of Cameroon, filled with people and all sorts of vehicles.
Line by Line Meaning
Idiba ibusi bwame
This is a celebration of the community as they come together to dance and enjoy the music
Ese way mbidi, mbidi
The music reminds people of their traditions and cultural heritage
Hmmmmmm...
The music is so powerful that it can be felt throughout the body
Opakata
The rhythm of the music is irresistible and makes people dance
Aleya
People move together in unison and harmony while dancing to the music
Osi wuta pé boso
People come from all over to celebrate and dance to the music
O bwa na epasi epasi ongwa
The music is a unifying force and brings people of different cultures and backgrounds together
Bondi ésè é té lon dé té delay ma ongwa
The music is really lively with different beats and tempos that make it exciting to dance to
O ma dangwa té nguéa
The music is thrilling and has a powerful energy that makes people feel alive
O dangwa londo ka moto
The music is so electrifying that it moves people like a fast-moving vehicle
Se to na mbolo mbolo
The music is full of joy and happiness that brings people closer together
O si dibéa ya pon aah
The music is a language that connects people and allows them to communicate without words
O ku si mina namina songele
The music is all about letting go and enjoying the moment, allowing oneself to be transported by the rhythm
Nja pépè nu kusi misima ka wa
The music is a way to escape from the stresses of everyday life and find peace
Langwa
The music is so good that it is hard to resist dancing to it
O dibéa, O dibéa na waa de
The music is a powerful force that can even change people's emotions and lift their spirits
Di bake no bedu bwan ba bolongui bwa su
The music is a call to dance and have fun together as a community
Io dibéa, O bi na Wen dé bi so ka no
The music is a shared experience that creates a bond between people who might not otherwise connect
O dibéa Di si mana pé bila Di timbé kwata wone
The music speaks to the soul and has the power to move people in profound ways
Di sengue mwéngué mwa ndolo Mwé ékombo é longo no
The music is a celebration of love, joy, and togetherness that fills people's hearts
Na pungu musi pétè wuma té Na ditele miso masu o jénè mwayé
The music is so powerful that it has the ability to bring people together and heal old wounds
Ya so na jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
The music creates a shared experience where everyone can let go and have fun together
Esi yabé di suba bonam eeeh
The music is so powerful that it can drive away negative emotions and uplift people's spirits
Wu sa so eeeh jalé jénè mwayé eeeh
The music is so good that it brings people together and creates a sense of community and togetherness
Dibéa bolo ne bo bonam eeeh
The music is a celebration of life and all of its joys, reminding people to make the most of every moment
Osi banga té ga suba bonam eeeh
The music is a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed and that we should always take time to celebrate with the people we love
Contributed by Xavier O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeandanielepee2754
Jean Dido, reposez en paix Francis Bebey et Manu Dibango. Vous nous avez donné et laissé un trésor impérissable, riche, en messages et réflexions mais aussi interrogations profondes pleines de sagesses et d' humanité en même temps rempli de sons et d'harmonies éternelles. Vous continuerai même de là haut à rythmer mon quotidien. Merci
@gustaveedi-mabungu9521
J'aime bien cette mélodie et est fus ma découverte en 1971 de Manu Dibango qui chante et joue au saxophone, j'en suis devenu fanatique de toute ses chansons. Un grand artiste musicien avec tout les titres artistiques en lui-même. Il était complet. Je suis adepte de sa musique et j'interprète certaines de ces chansons.
@ivanseundjeu1594
Nous aimerions avoir une traduction complète de la chanson.
@christinebandaadio2582
Toute ma tendre enfance 🙏❤️😭💔🙏 Une très grande perte😭 Je me suis réveillée ce matin en chantonnant précisément ce morceau : Idiba ❤️.
NB C'est lui qui m'a appris à danser le Rock- le Jazz 🎼🎷🎶🎵💃💟 Inoubliable très grand Manu💟
Maintenant dans la paix éternelle du Christ 🙏
@josejoao5542
This is pure gold! I used to listen to it on my dad's old radio. I cry now a days every time I listen to it. Manu didn't play this song on his last concert in Angola...but I still enjoyed his performance. Rest in peace!
@5711joel
Vraiment Grand Papa Manu était un Génie ... un Grand Musicien - la fierté du Peuple Africain. Que ton Âme se Repose Éternellement en paix! 🧨🎈😎
@lambertkwedi9529
Un monument !
@user-kf6ij1dn4n
Pas de mot à dire tout simplement fabuleux
@leobanemacademia
Superbe morceau exécuté avec brio par ces deux géants de la musique africaine Manu Dibango et Francis Bebey . Vous nous avez laissé des trésors Reposez en paix avec les Anges
@mohamedbahaoudinesom7734
Merci à Bebey, merci au fils de Dibango. Vous restez gravés dans nos cœurs et ici vous nous demontrez que c'est l'union qui fait la force. Un texte profond de Bebey allié à la musique profonde de Manu Dibango et de cela découle une profondeur immense. Di sôm binyo, nous vous disons merci, di yéga bé. Reposez en paix.