N'Goma was first exposed to music by his father, a teacher and harmonium player. Although he took his first music lessons when he was eight years old, he began performing for audiences after moving to Libreville to attend school. While taking classes in accounting, he joined the Capo Sound, the school band, where he learned to play guitar. The group played at formal dances and balls, teaching N'Goma the art of performing on stage.
N'Goma was a poor student, devoting himself to music and cinema instead of his classwork. His love of film lead to a job with Gabon TV, who sent him to France in 1988 where he was trained as a cameraman. While spending a winter in Paris, he finished work on music he'd written in Gabon. He shared his music with Manu Lima, a well-known record producer for African music. Lima was impressed with the young man's work, and handled the artistic direction of N'Goma's first record Bane.
The album enjoyed modest success at first, until an African radio station began to play his songs. The title track scored large success in Africa, France, and the French West Indies, and continues to rank as a party anthem in those areas. It enjoys success comparable to Mario by Franco or Yeke Yeke by Mory Kante. The album is one of the best-selling African albums to date.
N'Goma released a second album, Adia in December of 1995, again working with Manu Lima. Five years later, his third album Seva debuted. A greatest hits complation, Best of Oliver N'Goma was released in 2004.
Lina
Oliver N'Goma Lyrics
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Oliver N'Goma's song Lina seems to be about someone who has experienced a traumatic event and has had to blackout in order to cope with it. The singer declares that they will not give up or surrender even though they do not remember what happened. The lyrics suggest that the person is trying to move forward and get back to their normal routine, but they are being held back by their past. The line "got cho whole future ahead of you but your past is making your present wrong" implies that the person has potential for a bright future, but they are struggling to overcome the negative effects of their past. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination to overcome obstacles and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
(yeah x3) blacked out so i don't remember
I have no memory of what happened, likely due to my state of intoxication.
it's a war and i won't surrender
Life is a constant battle, but I will not give up.
getting back on my schedule
I am getting my life back on track.
got cho whole future ahead of you
You have your entire life ahead of you.
but your past is making your present wrong
However, your past is hindering your current situation.
Contributed by Lila J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cynthiagalipo3687
De la où vous êtes monsieur Ngoma vos musiques continuent et continueront à faire vibrer toutes les générations.❤❤❤
@IslanderwelderSAI
San Andres island loved OLIVER N'GOMA musik , 2024 ❤
@chege436
Who's with me today 16.04.2023 #Talent
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17.02.2024 WE ARE still here😊
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❤❤❤❤❤desde Colombia y desde niña he amado está canción
@chege436
23rd August 2023 still here......... Wapi Likes!
@ireneugeba5282
This song is so beautiful. I love N'Goma, he is an amazing artist.
Now I can see why I loved dancing to his songs back in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
N'Goma was the KING of African music when he burst into the scene with his amazing vocals, instruments, melody and rhythms.
Wow what a great singer!!? Rest in Peace my Brother.
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Desde las costas de Colombia🇨🇴 escuchándolo
@andrecuijicuenhi3797
Grande música do Oliver N'Goma
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