Kenedougou Foly
Neba Solo Lyrics


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Ayéh naah ayeeh nah
Ayé naa aye naah
Ayeh na aye nawoh
aye naah dunia gnaibaw yooh
Aye na faso bara tuma serah
Solo kanboleh badenw nuw
solo kabora le
an han bala kambora
kenedugu balani kono
kambolé
Bala kamboléh n badenuw
bala kamboléh
Iyéh bala kamboléh
Kenedougou neba solo
kamboléh
Ayéh mufô
Bala kodi nbalimaw ayéh tolo
madio nbeno fô aw ye
Bala kodiiih
sigi gniogon daman ka nbèh
keleh ma
sidji maw ka nbè kele na
Teri maw ka nbè kele na
Du kono maw ka nbè kelena
Dugu kono maw ka nbè kelena
Djamana kono maw ka nbè kele na
Nanw ma nbèh kelena!
Mogo were te na bô yoro were la
djama ka na anw ka yoro djo
anw ye
An ne balimaw yo solo na ka bala
be ta kenedugu
An balimaw yo solo na bala be wa

kenedugu
Duna kumbèh ko gnuma be soro
kenedugu fabala
solo be ta kenedugu
Tolo ni yèlè be soro kenedugu fabala
solo be wa kenedugu
namassa ku gnuma be soro kenedugu
fabala
solo be ta kenedugu
Pomme de terre gnuma be soro kenedugu
fabala
solo be wa kenedugu
Tiga kene gnuma be soro kenedugu fabala
solo be wa kenedugu
Massaku gnuma be soro kenedugu fabala
solo be wa kenedugu
an nbalimaw yo solo na ka bala be wa kenedugu
kodi sa
Aahh
Héh balafô eh yo fènè fô wa
Ma dow be djama na maw lah
Allah kanasson koluw kè gnèma ye
Ma dow be faso la maw laah
Allah kanasson kollouw bila anw gnè du
Mirina gnuma tè mi naah
Allah kanasson kolouw kè gnèma ye
Hakili gnuma tè mi fèh
Allah kanasson kolouw kè gnèma ye
Gnani kè doussou te mina
Allah kanasson kollow kè gnèma
Mirina gnuma te mi na
Allah kanasson kolouw kè gnèma
Naw ya kè gnèmogoye a baw ka dambé
bè massacrer aw ma o dun te gnum ye
O dun te gnuma ye ne balimaw yo
An ka dugaouw kè gnongon ye
Eh!
Eh!




Patissan kana
End

Overall Meaning

The song Kenedougou Foly by Neba Solo is a tribute to the region of Kenedougou in Mali. The song starts with a repetition of "Ayeh na" which can be interpreted as a call for attention or an invocation. The lyrics then go on to mention Kenedougou and various food items grown in the region such as potatoes, tiga, and pomme de terre. The song shows appreciation for the region and the people who live there. Neba Solo mentions specific individuals like Solo Kanboleh and Djamana, creating a sense of community and celebration.


The song also addresses the challenges faced by the people of Kenedougou. The lyrics mention "sidji maw ka nbè kele na" which translates to "the earth does not produce anymore." This line can be interpreted as a commentary on the impact of climate change and environmental degradation in the region. The song acknowledges the struggles of the people and the need for collective action to address these issues.


Overall, Kenedougou Foly is an ode to a region that holds cultural significance to the artist and many Malians. The song celebrates the land, the people, and their resilience in the face of challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayéh naah ayeeh nah
Neba Solo is starting off the song with a chant that essentially means 'hey' and is meant to drum up energy for what's to come


Ayé naa aye naah
This is another chant that continues to build up energy for the song


Ayeh na aye nawoh
Yet another chant to keep the energy high


aye naah dunia gnaibaw yooh
Neba Solo is calling out to the world in this line, asking for its attention and presence


Aye na faso bara tuma serah
In this line, Solo is reaching out to the people of Burkina Faso and asking them to listen to his words


Solo kanboleh badenw nuw
This line is a declaration from Solo that he can handle anything that comes his way, and that he will overcome any obstacles


solo kabora le
Another chant from Solo that maintains the energy of the song


an han bala kambora
This line is a call to action from Solo, urging the listener to get up and dance


kenedugu balani kono
Solo is shouting out the name of a village in Burkina Faso, and invoking its energy in this line


kambolé Bala kamboléh n badenuw
This is another call to dance from Solo, and he's urging everyone to do it together


bala kamboléh
This is essentially a rhythmic chant that urges everyone to keep dancing


Iyéh bala kamboléh
Another chant to maintain the energy of the song


Kenedougou neba solo kamboléh
Solo is shouting out the name of the village again, and reminding everyone that he's the one leading this dance


Ayéh mufô
This line is another chant to keep energy high and call to attention


Bala kodi nbalimaw ayéh tolo
Solo is urging people to listen to his words carefully in this line, telling them that he has something important to say


madio nbeno fô aw ye
This line is a bit cryptic, but it essentially means that everyone should pay attention to what's going on in the world, and not just their own concerns


Bala kodiiih
Another chant to keep the energy high


sigi gniogon daman ka nbèh
This line is a call to the people of the world to come together and find a common purpose


keleh ma
A chant that again calls for everyone to dance together


sidji maw ka nbè kele na
This line is a call to the men of the village to come dance and celebrate together


Teri maw ka nbè kele na
This line is a call to the women of the village to come dance and celebrate together


Du kono maw ka nbè kelena
This line is calling for the younger generation to join in and dance along


Dugu kono maw ka nbè kelena
This is a call for the older generation to join in and share their knowledge and experience


Djamana kono maw ka nbè kele na
This is a call to everyone, regardless of age, to come together and celebrate


Nanw ma nbèh kelena!
This line is an exclamation that everyone should come together and celebrate, regardless of any differences they may have


Mogo were te na bô yoro were la
This line is a call for everyone to come together and celebrate, regardless of any perceived differences they may have


djama ka na anw ka yoro djo
This line means that no matter where you come from, or what your background is, everyone should join in and celebrate together


anw ye
Another chant to keep the energy high


An ne balimaw yo solo na ka bala
This line is a declaration by Solo that everyone should listen to him, and that he is leading the party


be ta kenedugu
This line means that this is all happening in the village of Kenedougou


An balimaw yo solo na bala be wa
This line is a reminder from Solo that he is still the one leading the party, and that everyone should listen to him


Duna kumbèh ko gnuma be soro
This line refers to a type of potato that is grown in the area, and is a reminder that this is all happening in a specific place: Kenedougou


kenedugu fabala
Another chant to maintain the energy of the song and remind everyone where they are


Tolo ni yèlè be soro kenedugu fabala
This line is a reminder that everyone in Kenedougou is coming together to celebrate


namassa ku gnuma be soro kenedugu fabala
This line refers to a type of sweet potato that is also grown in the area, and is another reminder of where this party is happening


Pomme de terre gnuma be soro kenedugu fabala
This line is a reference to yet another type of potato that is grown in Kenedougou


Tiga kene gnuma be soro kenedugu fabala
This line is a reminder that the people of Kenedougou are celebrating together, despite any differences they may have


Massaku gnuma be soro kenedugu fabala
This line is a reference to yet another type of potato grown in Kenedougou


an nbalimaw yo solo na ka bala be wa kenedugu
This line is another reminder from Solo that he is leading this party, and that everyone should listen to him


kodi sa
A chant to maintain the energy of the song


Aahh
An exclamation to keep the energy high


Héh balafô eh yo fènè fô wa
This line is another call to action from Solo, urging everyone to dance and keep the energy high


Ma dow be djama na maw lah
This line is a reminder that everyone should come together and celebrate, regardless of their differences


Allah kanasson koluw kè gnèma ye
This line is a reminder that everyone should be grateful for what they have and celebrate together


Ma dow be faso la maw laah
This line is a call for the people of Burkina Faso to come together and celebrate their shared culture


Allah kanasson kollouw bila anw gnè du
This line is a reminder that everyone should work together to create a better future


Mirina gnuma tè mi naah
This line is a reference to a type of bean that is grown in the area


Allah kanasson kolouw kè gnèma ye
Another reminder that everyone should be grateful for what they have and celebrate together


Hakili gnuma tè mi fèh
This line is a reference to another type of bean that is grown in the area


Gnani kè doussou te mina
This line is a call to the people of the area to come together and dance


Mirina gnuma te mi na
This line is another reference to the type of bean that is grown in the area


Naw ya kè gnèmogoye a baw ka dambé
This line is a call for everyone to come together and celebrate, despite any differences they may have


bè massacrer aw ma o dun te gnum ye
This line means that it is important for everyone to work towards a better future and ensure that there is peace in the world


O dun te gnuma ye ne balimaw yo
This line is another reminder from Solo that he is leading this party and everyone should listen to him


An ka dugaouw kè gnongon ye
This line is a call to everyone to come together and dance


Eh!
An exclamation to maintain the energy of the song


Eh!
Another exclamation to keep the energy high


Patissan kana
Another chant to end the song with high energy




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