Oliver N'Goma (born 23 March 1959; died June 7, 2010 in Libreville, Gabon) … Read Full Bio ↴Oliver N'Goma (born 23 March 1959; died June 7, 2010 in Libreville, Gabon) was a Gabonese Afro-zouk and reggae singer and guitarist. Nicknamed "Noli," he was born in Mayumba in south-west Gabon in 1959. He is best known for his 1990 song Bane, which was popularized by Radio Africa N.1 and Gilles Obringer.
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.
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.
Mule
Oliver N'Goma Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Mule' by these artists:
Baba-X Shorty Dime lo que tú planea' hacer Si mi corazón quieres Qu…
Buffalo Gospel I ain't said nothing worth saying In over a year And I&…
Dag Nasty Came into town ready to play But Matt said, "Sorry -…
Deep Purple No-one sees the things you do Because I stand in front…
Gov Say you try But you just can't help your self want…
Gov't Mule Say you try But you just can't help your self Wanna feel…
Govt Mule Say you try But you just can't help your self want…
Gov´t Mule Say you try But you just can't help your self want…
Gov’t Mule Say you try But you just can't help your self want…
Richmond Fontaine If my voice is false then I'm not even here,…
The Fendermen Well, good morning, Captain! Well, good morning to you. Do…
The Good Depression I'm feeling wasted It's 4 o'clock I can't stop and sleep I'm…
Z-ro Devin the Dude & Juvenile What? King of the Ghetto what they call me cause I…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Oliver N'Goma:
Adia Chérie Vumissio wa murim'agu Ni skia mune Oh... Adia murim'a…
Alphonsine alphoncina ehhh mwa sheri ne puka alphonxina ehhhh sherebuge…
Bane Bane mangnu saka nane no nuema Bulungue sanzi bu va yene…
Betty I'm tired of lamenting At the bottom of my heart I don't…
Elie Okay, okay Boyz N Da Hood Yo let's go Smoke sum, smoke sum L…
Icole Icole usa muboti Ibile nge nine sisi Mugatsi na bane b'ami I…
Lili lyie. . . Lili eh . . . Lili eh Sicmo wandi…
Lina (yeah x3) blacked out so i don't remember it's a…
Lusa OLIVER N'GOMA *Instruments* Lusa! Lusa mwana mama, La dan…
Muetse Chérie Vumissio wa murim'agu Ni skia mune Oh... Adia murim'a…
Mukuili Chérie Vumissio wa murim'agu Ni skia mune Oh... Adia Murim'a…
Nge nge mobi mobi usa monige wandi kadi mutu niu tsola mumu mur…
Ngebe I shall wait for the time which it is necessary…
Tate Tate ooh Mama Eba na lavii Masalakana Nasoka na Phina…
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@fernandomadama9309
As a gabonese I can't stop crying when I heard those greats songs from you Oliver n'goma's Africa and the world Will always remember you
@en.n1996
Yo soy de Guinea Ecuatorial. No había escuchado su música hasta el año 2000. Para mí es el mejor. Es único
@en.n1996
Me gustaría tener traducida su música. Canta en su dialecto y no la encuentro traducción 😢
@noelsifana4539
What's the meaning of this song
@paulndong4917
Cette chanson merite 1 million de commentaires..
@daniellebiwaou2339
'' Tate na mame veghane bane mule"💚💛💙
@loicrodriguedoukaga6713
Vraiment
@peteraluoch8918
To say this is talent doesn't do you justice, this is inspired music.
@audreypierrelamayesienne1619
À jamais dans nos cœurs Tonton Oliver N'Goma, je ne cesserai jamais d'écouter ta musique, un artiste ne meurt pas paix à ton âme fière d'être de maye sur mer( mayumba) 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@sandramariano2841
Tes mélodies sont irréprochables Oliver ou que tu sois sache que nous te comptons parmi les Legendes merci pour l'heritage