Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became successful in the mid-1980s when she recorded and toured with Tabu Ley Rochereau, and made her own solo albums. The birth of her first child prompted her to take a break from performing, however, and after a last album with Ley in 1987, she moved to Paris. There she started working with guitarist Rigo Star, and between 1989 and 1990 she went on to tour the United States, the United Kingdom, and West Africa.
She has released 4 albums since 1990. M'bilia continues to wear her crown as Queen of Congolese rumba.
Beyanga
Mbilia Bel Lyrics
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(What will I get if I get angry at you)
Na tomboka nakozua reponse nini o
(What will I achieve if I become mad at you)
Moto soko akoli na ezaleli banda na bomwana naye
(If someone is used to doing something since his childhood)
Akoki kosilisa na mokolo moke te tika a sala
Nakoswana swana se pamba, ezali motindo na ye
Na ndimaka te nalingi ye, ebongi na vanda na ngai
(I dont believe I love him, I deserved to live alone)
Libala oyo ba mbanda bipayi binso
(To stay away from this marriage of co-wives everywhere)
Nakotisi moto na singa, epayi pasi o
(I brought this sufferings to myself)
Nazali na etombo na motema kasi nalingi se ye
(Iam very annoyed in my heart because of his
Infidelity but my problem is I love him)
Akoki kosala na silika soki abimeli ngai
(He makes me mad when he cheats on me)
Na kozanga liloba na pesa ye, na bandi nde kolula ye
(I lacked what to tell him, I started admiring him)
Kaka liso pamba akotala ngai, nalembi nzoto nioso
(His stare only made me weak for him)
O beyanga ozali mobali ya mobulu
(Oh Beyanga you are a troublesome man)
Kinshasa ambiance esilakate okoya kobeba nzoto
(The enviroment of kinshasha never rests because of you
You will spoil our love)
Okoki kokota ndako ndako kasi kanisaka ngai
(I allow you to see othe women but always think about me)
Nazali mwasi ya souka na yo, nazali se mwana moke
(I am your last wife, am still a young girl)
Na bebe na yo na maboko, tozali na posa nayo
(With your child in my hands, we miss you)
Liloba yango nini nakopesa yo ya ba jupes
(I wonder what to give you to stop following skirts)
Na kosenga obatela nzoto ahh Beyanga
(I beg you to save our love Beyanga)
Bato banso balanda ndenge oyo bazali wapi lelo?
(Tell me where those people who followed your behavious are today?)
Nako yoka pasi na motema, ndima ngai solo na lingi
(I am feeling pain in my heart please I'd like you to listen to me)
Yoka ngai cherie na yo ya motema Beyanga
(Listen to me your darling Beyanga)
Kinshasa batutaka ntolo boye te Beyanga
(In kinshasha people never brag the way you're doing Beyanga)
Kanisa ngai
(Think about me)
Kanisa ngai
(Think about me)
Ohh yokela ngai ...Beyanga
(Ooh have mercy on me)
Nakosenga o batela nzoto
Nazali nano na confiance
(I haveconfidence in you)
Na mitema mingi yo obimika kala balanda se mbongo na yo
(Those women you're seeing are just after your money)
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso balembi yo otikali se na ngai
(My rivals who started with me got tired
Am the only one who remained by your side)
Bango nioso moto na moto naye, yo ozali se gentil
(All of them each came with her ideas, but you are gentle)
O Beyanga mobali ya basi, ozalaki sala champion
(Oh Beyanga the womaniser, you were the champion)
Tango oyo ozali komikosa, mokili tango e change
(To date you are still cheating yourself, the world changes)
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso ba vandeli yo pona mbongo na yo
(My rivals stick with you because of your money)
Bango nioso ba lobaka mabe pona nkombo nayo
(All of them talks evil about you)
O beyanga il faut comprendre ba baluki pona jalousie
(O Beyanga you must understand they changed because of jealousy)
O kosala zoba, okobanza, bazali bana ya bato
(You will be a fool if you will think that they are genuine)
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso balingaki yo na motema mpe na amour
(All my rivals loved you deep from
Their hearts with love because of your money)
Sikaoyo bango banso bilongi babaloli pona kotala yo
(Today all off them are making faces whenever they see you)
O Beyanga motema mon amour, nazali pembeni na yo
(Oh Beyanga my love, I am by your side)
Ozali mobali oyangai ya liboso, nazui libala na ngai
(You are the first man in my life, now am married to you)
Bolingo ya nga nayo ezali kaka ya kopela, mpe ezali na
(Our love is only blossming, its also)
Balobi nayoki, bakoloba nakoyoka nazali se na yo
(Sorrounded by haters, they will talk but I will stick with you)
Nalingi se
(I only love you)
Nakosenga o batela nzoto
(I ask you to protect our love)
Nazali nano na confiance
(I confidence now)
Na mitema mingi yo obima kala balanda se mbongo na yo
(Those ladies do not love you, they only follow your money)
Ba banda na ngai nioso balembi yo otikali se na ngai
(All those ladies we started
Bango nioso moto na moto naye, yo ozali se gentil
O Beyanga mobali ya basi, ozalaki sala champion
(Oh Beyanga the womaniser, you were the champion)
Tango oyo ozali komikosa, mokili tango e change
(To date you are still cheating yourself, the world changes)
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso ba vandeli yo pona mbongo na yo
(My rivals stick with you because of your money)
Bango nioso ba lobaka mabe pona nkombo nayo
(All of them talks evil about you)
O beyanga il faut comprendre ba baluki pona jalousie
(O Beyanga you must understand they changed because of jealousy)
O kosala zoba, okobanza, bazali bana ya bato
(You will be a fool if you will think that they are genuine)
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso balingaki yo na motema mpe na amour
(All my rivals loved you deep from
Their hearts with love because of your money)
Sikaoyo bango banso bilongi babaloli pona kotala yo
(Today all off them are making faces whenever they see you)
O Beyanga motema mon amour, nazali pembeni na yo
(Oh Beyanga my love, I am by your side)
Ozali mobali oyangai ya liboso, nazui libala na ngai
(You are the first man in my life, now am married to you)
Bolingo ya nga nayo ezali kaka ya kopela, mpe ezali na
(Our love is only blossming, its also)
Balobi nayoki, bakoloba nakoyoka nazali se na yo
(Sorrounded by haters, they will talk but I will stick with you)
Nalingi se
(I only love you)
O Beyango oza awa na motema eh.
(O Beyanga your'e here in my heart)
Na kolia na lamba nako mbanza oh...
(I think of you every time whenever I eat or cook)
Pasi nioso oyo komona, nayebi Beyanga
Nazali mwana na kotala na miso eh...
(Because am still young I will just stare at you)
O Beyanga pasi na motema lokola nalingi yo
(O Beyanga my heart is full of pain for
The things youre doing because I love you)
Ozali pe tata ya mwana oh...
(You're the father of my kids)
Otikali ko mpamba basusu bateki yo
(You've ended loosing coz you've left them to take control of you)
Pe bozoba nioso okosala omoni te...
(You dont seem to see the stupid things you do)
O Beyango oza awa na motema eh.
(O Beyanga your'e here in my heart)
Na kolia na lamba nako mbanza oh...
(I think of you every time whenever I eat or cook)
Pasi nioso oyo komona, nayebi Beyanga
Nazali mwana na kotala na miso eh...
(Because am still young I will just stare at you)
The lyrics of Mbilia Bel’s song, “Beyanga,” describe the struggles of a woman in a polygamous relationship with a man named Beyanga. The woman is upset and annoyed because of Beyanga’s infidelity, but at the same time, she is deeply in love with him. The lyrics convey her helplessness, as she realizes that her anger and jealousy will not change Beyanga’s behavior. She is resigned to her fate, and even though she wishes to be Beyanga’s only love, she has to accept that he is a womanizer.
The woman's rivals are envious of her, which explains why they are after Beyanga's money. Despite the woman’s anger towards Beyanga, she forgives him and remains loyal to him. She pleads with him to stop his cheating ways and remain faithful to her. However, she acknowledges that Beyanga’s habit of womanizing began in childhood, and it is unlikely to change.
The lyrics of “Beyanga” highlight the difficulties faced in polygamous relationships, where jealousy and competition are common. The woman's love for Beyanga is strong, but Beyanga's infidelity causes her a lot of pain. Overall, the song emphasizes the complex emotions that arise in situations where love and competition overlap.
Line by Line Meaning
Na Silika nakozua eloko nini e
I am wondering what I will achieve if I get angry at you
Na tomboka nakozua reponse nini o
I am wondering what response I will get if I become mad at you
Moto soko akoli na ezaleli banda na bomwana naye
If someone has been doing something since childhood, it becomes a habit
Akoki kosilisa na mokolo moke te tika a sala
It's pointless to quarrel with other women over him because he has that habit
Nakoswana swana se pamba, ezali motindo na ye
I don't want to fight other women over him, it's his choice
Na ndimaka te nalingi ye, ebongi na vanda na ngai
I don't believe I love him, I deserve to live alone
Libala oyo ba mbanda bipayi binso
I don't want to be involved in a polygamous marriage with other co-wives
Nakotisi moto na singa, epayi pasi o
I brought this suffering upon myself
Nazali na etombo na motema kasi nalingi se ye
I am annoyed because of his infidelity, but I still love him
Akoki kosala na silika soki abimeli ngai
He makes me angry when he cheats on me
Na kozanga liloba na pesa ye, na bandi nde kolula ye
I don't know what to say to him, I am starting to admire him
Kaka liso pamba akotala ngai, nalembi nzoto nioso
His stare weakens me, I become powerless
O beyanga ozali mobali ya mobulu
Oh Beyanga, you are a troublesome man
Kinshasa ambiance esilakate okoya kobeba nzoto
The environment of Kinshasha is restless because of you, you will spoil our love
Okoki kokota ndako ndako kasi kanisaka ngai
You can see other women, but always remember me
Nazali mwasi ya souka na yo, nazali se mwana moke
I am your latest wife, a young girl
Na bebe na yo na maboko, tozali na posa nayo
With our child in my arms, we miss you
Liloba yango nini nakopesa yo ya ba jupes
I wonder what to give you to stop chasing other women
Na kosenga obatela nzoto ahh Beyanga
I beg you to save our love Beyanga
Bato banso balanda ndenge oyo bazali wapi lelo?
Tell me, where are those women who followed your behavior today?
Nako yoka pasi na motema, ndima ngai solo na lingi
I feel pain in my heart, please listen to me
Yoka ngai cherie na yo ya motema Beyanga
Listen to me, your darling Beyanga
Kinshasa batutaka ntolo boye te Beyanga
In Kinshasa, people don't brag the way you do Beyanga
Kanisa ngai
Think about me
Ohh yokela ngai ...Beyanga
Oh have mercy on me Beyanga
Nakosenga o batela nzoto
I ask you to protect our love
Nazali nano na confiance
I have confidence in you
Na mitema mingi yo obimika kala balanda se mbongo na yo
Those women only love your money, not you
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso balembi yo otikali se na ngai
My rivals who started with me got tired, I'm the only one remaining by your side
Bango nioso moto na moto naye, yo ozali se gentil
Each of them came with their schemes, but you are gentle
O Beyanga mobali ya basi, ozalaki sala champion
Oh Beyanga the womanizer, you were the champion
Tango oyo ozali komikosa, mokili tango e change
Till today you are still cheating on me, the world has changed
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso ba vandeli yo pona mbongo na yo
My rivals stick with you because of your money
Bango nioso ba lobaka mabe pona nkombo nayo
They all gossip badly about you
O beyanga il faut comprendre ba baluki pona jalousie
Oh Beyanga, you must understand that they changed because of jealousy
O kosala zoba, okobanza, bazali bana ya bato
You will be a fool if you think they are sincere
Ba mbanda na ngai nioso balingaki yo na motema mpe na amour
All my rivals loved you deep from their hearts with love because of your money
Sikaoyo bango banso bilongi babaloli pona kotala yo
Today, all of them make faces whenever they see you
O Beyanga motema mon amour, nazali pembeni na yo
Oh Beyanga, my love, I am by your side
Ozali mobali oyangai ya liboso, nazui libala na ngai
You are my first love, I am married to you now
Bolingo ya nga nayo ezali kaka ya kopela, mpe ezali na
Our love is just beginning, but it's also surrounded by haters.
Balobi nayoki, bakoloba nakoyoka nazali se na yo
They will talk about me, but I'll stick with you
Nalingi se
I only love you
Na kolia na lamba nako mbanza oh...
I think of you whenever I wear clothes or cook
Pasi nioso oyo komona, nayebi Beyanga
All the things you do, I know them Beyanga
Nazali mwana na kotala na miso eh...
Because I'm still young, I'll just stare at you
O Beyanga pasi na motema lokola nalingi yo
O Beyanga, my heart is full of pain because of your actions
Ozali pe tata ya mwana oh...
You're the father of my child
Otikali ko mpamba basusu bateki yo
You've lost control because you let others take over
Pe bozoba nioso okosala omoni te...
You pretend not to see the stupid things you do
Contributed by Penelope V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@geoffreyokwemba7876
Am lost for words to describe this masterpiece, waoooo❤🎉 Mercie mbilia bel +254 loves you and wishes you good healthy life and success
@nzey2
2024 j'apprécie beaucoup cette musique. La qualité d'enregistrement était top. La Reine Cléopâtre elle a une voix angelique. C'est top. 👌📌
@adekanmbioladapo9049
Even in 2023 I am still feeling this melody song as a Nigerian.
@jacksonnkari7339
So nice
@rosekan8865
As I am growing older I get to realize why my parents loved these music. This is the Medicine
@masaibulungakele1075
It is a lesson to those who have such behaviour but still they have time change
@rufinabartolomeu8583
Short
@hillaryokech294
I salute this guy's they are amazing
@hillaryokech294
I salute this guy's they are amazing
@kediassogoli813
True it's when iam coming to know the reason why the late father of mine aliipenda sana