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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Sabu
Oumou Sangare Lyrics
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Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
Bo Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala
Yu malanu
A Sabu ye mouyala
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
A manato konou yaro oo
Sangare oumou
manato konou yaro oo
Mosi kanu yini nan
N tola to koro
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
A manato folero
Sidibe filah manato folero
Mosi kana djorode
N tola to koro
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Amanato barake lam ba
Barake nwana monlato baraabo
Mosi kanu yininga
Ayi toli to koro
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Ko Sabu ye mouyala
Maxamu dja lo dja
sabuye mouyala djo manlanlo
Mo Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala djo malanu
A Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala djo malanu
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
Ko manato koro yaro
Sangare oumou
manato konou yaro oo
Mosi kanu yini nan
Nyo tolou to koro
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
A manato dolilaro
Djagi devidou manato kono yaro
Mosi kanu yini nan
Nyo tolou to koro
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Amanato neforo nba
buakari djalo manato neforo
Mosi kanu yininan
Dja tola to koro
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Ko Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala djo makolomba
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala djo malanu
A Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala djo malanu
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
Ko Sabu ye mouyala ma
Mali denu sabu ye muyala mu malanu
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
A Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala djo makolom
Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
A manato konou yaro oo
Sangare oumou
manato konou yaro oo
Mosi kanu yini nan
N tola to koro
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
A Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala djo malanu
Ko Sabu ye mouyala
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
djo malanu
End
The song "Sabu" by Oumou Sangare is a celebration of the generosity and hospitality of the people of Mali. The lyrics describe a community coming together to share their resources and support each other. The repetition of the phrase "Sabu ye mouyala" emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation. The verses include references to specific individuals who contribute to the community, including Sangare herself. The song also references traditional Malian instruments such as the kora and the balafon.
The overall message of the song is one of resilience and cooperation in the face of adversity. The repetition of the phrase "dja sabu ye mouyala" at the end of the song reinforces this message, encouraging listeners to work together and support each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Sabu ye mouyala
Sabu is spoiled
Mali denu sabu ye muyala nu malanu
This causes problems for Mali and its people
Bo Sabu ye mouyala
Sabu is spoiled
Mali denu dja sabu ye muyala
This causes major chaos in Mali
Yu malanu
And its people suffer
A Sabu ye mouyala
Oh, Sabu is spoiled
A manato konou yaro oo
I must teach the youth
Mosi kanu yini nan
The importance of tradition
N tola to koro
From the village to the city
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Sabu is spoiled
Dja Sabu ye nganayara
And its consequences are dire
A manato folero
I must work hard
Sidibe filah manato folero
In order to succeed
Mosi kana djorode
Through traditional music
Amanato barake lam ba
I must continue to learn
Barake nwana monlato baraabo
From my ancestors and my elders
Ayi toli to koro
In the city and the village
Ko Sabu ye mouyala
Sabu is still spoiled
Maxamu dja lo dja
We must act now
sabuye mouyala djo manlanlo
To fix the problem of Sabu
Mo Sabu ye mouyala
Oh, Sabu is spoiled
Ko manato koro yaro
We must teach the youth
A manato dolilaro
I must be patient
Djagi devidou manato kono yaro
And guide them so they can grow
Amanato neforo nba
I and others must continue
buakari djalo manato neforo
To work hard and persevere
Dja Sabu ye mouyala
Sabu is still spoiled
Ko Sabu ye mouyala ma
Sabu is truly spoiled
djo malanu
And its people suffer
Writer(s): Oumou Sangare
Contributed by Jonathan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abdouseyni5956
Big UP depuis Niger, le respect des valeurs ,Oumou j adore
@afr_dream7122
La meilleure !!! Tata Oumou ❤
@orokiahetie6603
Tata Oumou tu es la meilleure 😘😘😘
@e-businessavecleaderwarren8565
Maman Oumou , trop talentueuse
@murielgrandyot3986
Merci madame, j'ai été transportée ce matin en entendant ce chant... je suis pleine d'espoir
@yaja9691
Sounds like a folk song...deeply connected to the roots somewhere. Been passed through generations. Tuched my heart.
@youydue8703
Log
@youydue8703
voeg
@cristopaix3716
Es una genialidad!!!!
@aryajane3150
I'm looking for Sabu nopide