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.
Nge
Oliver N'Goma Lyrics
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mobi mobi
usa monige wandi
kadi mutu
niu tsola mumu
murim
Oliver N'Goma's song Nge is a classic African song with lyrics that are both captivating and expressive. The song talks about a girl who is always on the move, despite the fact that she seems to be lost and doesn't know what she's looking for in life. The song goes on to describe the girl's journey, which is filled with obstacles and challenges, but she perseveres nonetheless. The chorus of the song, "Nge, mobi mobi," is a chant that calls out to the girl, urging her to keep moving forward.
The first verse of the song starts by saying, "usa monige wandi," which means "you always wander around." This line sets the stage for the rest of the lyrics, which describe the girl's restless nature. The next line, "kadi mutu," translates to "but you don't know," indicating that despite her restlessness, she is unsure of what she's looking for. The third line, "niu tsola mumu," which means "you're always on your own," describes the girl's journey, which is a solitary one. The verse ends with the line, "murim," which means "it's difficult," highlighting how tough the girl's journey is.
Overall, the song Nge is a beautiful ballad about perseverance in the face of obstacles. It tells the story of a girl who is lost and unsure of her path, but who keeps moving forward nonetheless. The song encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
nge
Calling out
mobi mobi
Gently and softly
usa monige wandi
Answer my request
kadi mutu
Listen with your heart
niu tsola mumu
Do not be rude or ignorant
murim
Understand
Contributed by Luke O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ernestojunior1641
Nge
MOBI MOBI
USA MONIGE WANDI
KADI MUTU
NIU TSOLA MUMU
MURIM'ANDI U BONGU
KALE
NI SA U MONE DIA BINI
BI UVA LUNge
MO U MBONISSI YINDZI
YAGU
MURIM'AMI WITSE
UKA U LI
Nge NI... VA LUNge
MBONISSI YINDZI YAGU
NESSI... O NDOSSI...
KA NI YABA TI ILUMBU
NIU U MONE VO NIANGU
MINE MANge
MOGNU U NDZUEMINE
MINE TOGE
NA DUGELU DUOGU
MINE MANge
U DAGA WA BALUMI B'OGU
MOGNU UNE
U WALE NA MABASSE
BURONDE NA BALUMI BA
NGANE
BU SA NIENDZI BAMBATSI
MINE MANge
MITSINGU MI BILU BIOTSU
MURIM'AMI WITSE
UKA U LI
Nge NI... VA LUNge
MBONISSI YINDZI YAGU
NESSI... O NDOSSI
KA NI YABA TI ILUMBU
NIU U MONE VO NIANGU
NESSI KUMI DI MIVU
NIU U LUNGA NA IVUVU
A IVUVU BE YINE
YIU MBEGA MOGNU
ILUMBU BE INE
PASSI TSIAMI TSIU MANE
TSI NDZUNGU TSI MURIME
TSIU BELUGE
MINE MA UTSOLA WA
MIRIME MI BAMBATSI
A WA MURIME
NI KA LUNge
NINE MA...
@raayshreekaulesarsukul5615
So beautiful. I am Indian, don’t understand a word. Vocals and rythm are so beautiful.❤
@VeronicaPhex
Just found a lyrics video here in YT....it is an even more beautiful song, now that I understand what he sang about
@juelmagemeas
Old school 🔥🔥🔥🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴 love from Angola
@inesmanuel6697
Escutei essa música quando tinha 10anos, era a preferida do meu pai
E hoje quando escuto me lembro dele , ê a única lembrança forte que eu tenho dele , te amarei para sempre pai
Oliver obrigada por deixar nos músicas especiais
@marcjoelzouamf3803
0y'hkjk
@bigdia2266
C'est touchant
@dongalawossogarcia7491
@@bigdia2266cê quel langue...
@djkexymendes3246
O mesmo comigo, lembro da minha querida mãe graças a Deus ela ainda esta em vida mais nao vejo ela a 7 anos.
@martinnzie2279
il fait toujours voyager vers un paradis où on ne veut plus sentir le reél, avec sa voix unique et ses mélodies envoutantes. Merci M. Ngoma...
@judesyle5687
What does 'Nge' mean? Thanks