Oumou's latest album "Seya",(Joy) released in 2009,has taken around two or three years to come to fruition. "I choose my songs very carefully. I learn how to put them across first on the stage." Her music is bold, seductive, funky and vibrant, but it's her lyrics that open people's eyes. "For me, the lyrics are more important than the melody. I write almost all my own words. I also perform the classics of Malian tradition. I draw a lot of inspiration from what happens in society. As soon as I see or feel something, I write it down. I say what I want, and what I think, because I am a free woman. I believe that my music has had an impact on the life of African women." "It's true that when I sing it's joyful but in amongst that joy I always take the opportunity to slip in messages that educate my nation."
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Fadjamou
Oumou Sangare Lyrics
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Fa yere djamou fo gné...
Ne fadjamou Sangaré
Ne fadjamou Sangare
Fa yere yere yé Sangaré...
Ne badjamou fo gné
NE badjamou fo
NE Ba yere yere djamou Fo gne...
Ne ba foliye flayé
NBA yere yere ye Diakite...
I den djamou fo gne
I den djamou fo
I den yere djamou fo gne...
NE den djamou Haidara
NE den djamou Haidara
Den yere yere ye cherifou...
(I teri wo Fo gné
I Teri wo fo
I teri yere yere wo fo gne...)
NE Teri dogobe Senegal
NE Teri dogobe Burkina
Teri yoro yoro maliba LA...
NE Teri dogobe Niger
NE Teri dogobe cameroun
Teri yoro yoro Nigeria...
Ne Teri dogobe LA guinee
NE Teri dogobe cote d'ivoir
Teri yoro yoro France...
The lyrics to Oumou Sangare's song Fadjamou celebrates the unity and strength of women. Fadjamou is a term used by the Bambara people of Mali to refer to a group of women who come together to help each other and achieve their goals. In the song, Sangare mentions the names of different women's groups such as Sangare, Diakité, Haidara, Teri dogobe from different countries across Africa and France, highlighting the importance of women coming together regardless of their backgrounds.
Sangare's lyrics acknowledge the challenges women face but also celebrate their resilience and ability to overcome obstacles when they work together. She encourages women to support each other and stand together, singing "Fa yere djamou fo gné" (Let's all come together as one).
The song also touches on issues of cultural identity and pride, mentioning different countries and regions across Africa. Sangare sings of the beauty and diversity of these places, making the point that the power and strength of women is present everywhere.
Overall, "Fadjamou" is an uplifting and empowering song that celebrates the unity and strength of women across different cultures and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Fadjamou fo gné fadjamou fo
The children we have are our joy, our happiness.
Fa yere djamou fo gné...
They give us a reason to keep striving to be better.
Ne fadjamou Sangaré
These are Sangaré's children.
Ne fadjamou Sangare
These are Sangaré's children.
Fa yere yere yé Sangaré...
She is proud of them and loves them deeply.
Ne badjamou fo gné
These are Diakité's children.
NE badjamou fo
These are Diakité's children.
NE Ba yere yere djamou Fo gne...
They bring joy to her heart and make her feel complete.
Badjamou Diakité
These are Diakité's children.
Ne ba foliye flayé
They are full of life and energy.
NBA yere yere ye Diakite...
She loves them dearly and feels blessed to have them.
I den djamou fo gne
These are Haidara's children.
I den djamou fo
These are Haidara's children.
I den yere djamou fo gne...
They bring her happiness and love.
NE den djamou Haidara
These are Haidara's children.
NE den djamou Haidara
These are Haidara's children.
Den yere yere ye cherifou...
She loves them deeply and feels fortunate to have them in her life.
(I teri wo Fo gné
These are Senegal's children.
I Teri wo fo
These are Burkina's children.
I teri yere yere wo fo gne...)
They bring joy and excitement to her life, no matter where they come from.
NE Teri dogobe Senegal
These are Senegal's children.
NE Teri dogobe Burkina
These are Burkina's children.
Teri yoro yoro maliba LA...
She loves them all, no matter which country they are from, and they are all part of her African family.
NE Teri dogobe Niger
These are Niger's children.
NE Teri dogobe cameroun
These are Cameroon's children.
Teri yoro yoro Nigeria...
They are all part of her African family, no matter where they come from.
Ne Teri dogobe LA guinee
These are Guinea's children.
NE Teri dogobe cote d'ivoir
These are Cote d'Ivoire's children.
Teri yoro yoro France...
She loves them all, no matter which country they are from, and they are all part of her global family.
Writer(s): Anthony Oladipo Allen, Oumou Sangare
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I came here by accident. I never listen to music like this,being a hard rock and metal fan, but I love it! It's on my Playlist now.
@HamedAli-dg1dr
Its African, Mali
@buttergurls6401
This video.. Makes me so proud of my west African ancestors... LONG LIVE AFRICA
@mansur_gold
do u understand d language