Tiken Jah was born into a family of griots and christened Doumbia Moussa Fakoly on June 23, 1968 in Odienne, north-western Côte d'Ivoire. He discovered reggae at an early age, assembling his first group, Djelys, in 1987. He became well-known at a regional level, but would soon ascend to national recognition.
Concerned by the social and political evolution of his country, it was not long before Tiken Jah was writing incisive works on the political environment in Côte d'Ivoire. One such work was on the death of Felix Houphouet-Boigny in 1993, which resulted in a surge of popularity amongst the nation's youth. In 1998, Fakoly made his first international appearance in Paris.
Tiken Jah Fakoly plays music "to wake up the consciences". His music speaks about many injustices done to the people of his country, and those over Africa. As such, African listeners feel a deep affinity with his lyrics as Fakoly speaks for people whom are under oppression. This connection has helped make Tiken Jah Fakoly a much-listened artist throughout both Europe and Africa.
Discography
1. 1993: Les Djelys (cassette only - discontinued)
2. 1994: Missiri (cassette only - discontinued)
3. 1996: Mangercratie
4. 1999: Cours d'histoire
5. 2000: Le Cameleon (exclusive to West Africa)
6. 2002: Françafrique (a term coined by Francois Xavier-Verschave)
7. 2004: Coup de gueule
8. 2005: Africa wants to be free, compilation to support fr:Survie (association)
NOTE: Mangercratie was released in France in 1999 and in Canada in 2000. Cours d'histoire was released in France in 2000 and in Canada in 2001. The first two albums were only released in Côte d'Ivoire.
Outside Projects
Tiken Jah Fakoly has recorded various tracks with other artists. He is featured on Steel Pulse: African Holocaust, on Rike: Airt Frais, on Bernard Laviliers: Carnet De Bord, on Amadou & Marima: Dimanche A Bamaco, on Dub Incorporation: Life, and on Tata Pound: Cikan. He also appears on the compilation African Consiences with Mebgane N'Dour. He will be featured in the upcoming movie Les Oiseaux Du Ciel, directed by Eliane De Latour.
Awards:
2003: Victoires de la Musique 2003, in the category of Reggae Album/Ragga/World with the album Françafrique.
L'Afrique Doit Du Fric
Tiken Jah Fakoly Lyrics
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Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Afrique esclavagisée, colonisée, martyrisée, dévalisée !
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Les montagnes de fric
Volées par la françafrique,
Les tyrans complices
Les gardent dans leurs comptes en Suisse,
Les pots de vins de Sirven
Les crédits de Débi
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Afrique mal dirigée, tyrannisée, manipulée, dévaluée !
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
La solde des mercenaires
Et les armes des tortionnaires,
Des milliards de francs
Volés à des pays souffrants,
Les coups de fouets d'Houphouët
Les sales sous de Sassou
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Est-ce que l'Afrique doit encore ? Non !
Après 400 ans d'esclavage,
Plusieurs années de travaux forcés,
Des milliers, des milliers d'entreprises qui pillent !
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric !
Les complots du FMI
Et les blagues de la Banque Mondiale
Des milliards d'Euros,
Volés par des bandes d'escrocs,
Les faux comptes de Comté
Les sales sous de Sassou
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric !
Les montagnes de fric
Volées par la françafrique,
Les présidents africains sont complices de ces trafics
Les coups de fouets d'Houphouët,
Les gombos de Bongo
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Est-ce que l'Afrique doit encore ? Non !
Est-ce que Africa doit encore ? Non !
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
The lyrics of Tiken Jah Fakoly's "L'Afrique Doit Du Fric" express the frustration and anger towards the exploitation of Africa by foreign powers, including France and Western institutions such as the IMF and World Bank. The repetition of the phrase "Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric" (Thus, Africa owes money) emphasizes the sense of injustice and the belief that Africa is owed reparations for the centuries of slavery, colonization, and pillaging by foreign entities. The song points out the corrupt practices of African leaders who have allowed the looting of their countries' resources, and how the stolen wealth is hidden in foreign bank accounts while the people suffer from poverty and oppression.
The lyrics highlight specific examples of the theft and exploitation of Africa, such as the role of French diplomacy in maintaining neocolonial relationships with African nations, the involvement of leaders in the trade of arms and mercenaries, and the corruption of aid provided by international financial institutions. The mention of specific individuals, such as Elf Aquitaine's CEO Loïk Le Floch-Prigent and the leaders of Chad and Congo, adds a personal and political dimension to the song's message.
Overall, "L'Afrique Doit Du Fric" is a powerful call to action and a reminder of the continued effects of neocolonialism on African countries. It encourages reflection and critical thinking about the global economic system and the inequalities inherent within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ainsi donc l'Afrique doit du fric
Tiken Jah Fakoly is emphasizing how Africa is in need of money due to its history of being enslaved, colonized, victimized, and robbed.
Afrique esclavagisée, colonisée, martyrisée, dévalisée !
Africa has suffered from being enslaved, colonized, victimized, and robbed, which has led to its current financial state.
Les montagnes de fric
Volées par la françafrique,
Les tyrans complices
Les gardent dans leurs comptes en Suisse,
Les pots de vins de Sirven
Les crédits de Débi
France has stolen massive amounts of money from Africa, with the help of tyrant leaders who keep the stolen money in Swiss bank accounts. Sirven and Débi are mentioned as beneficiaries of corruption.
Afrique mal dirigée, tyrannisée, manipulée, dévaluée !
Africa is poorly governed, and under the influence of tyrannical leaders who manipulate the economy and devalue the currency.
La solde des mercenaires
Et les armes des tortionnaires,
Des milliards de francs
Volés à des pays souffrants,
Les coups de fouets d'Houphouët
Les sales sous de Sassou
Mercenaries and torturers have been hired with the stolen money, which has also been used to buy weapons. This money has been taken from suffering countries, while the leaders who steal it continue to abuse their power.
Est-ce que l'Afrique doit encore ? Non !
Après 400 ans d'esclavage,
Plusieurs années de travaux forcés,
Des milliers, des milliers d'entreprises qui pillent !
Tiken Jah Fakoly is pointing out the absurdity of Africa owing more money after it has suffered centuries of enslavement, forced labor, and exploitation by thousands of companies.
Les complots du FMI
Et les blagues de la Banque Mondiale
Des milliards d'Euros,
Volés par des bandes d'escrocs,
Les faux comptes de Comté
Les sales sous de Sassou
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have conspired to steal billions of Euros from Africa, through fraud committed by corrupt groups. Comté and Sassou are named as beneficiaries of corruption.
Les montagnes de fric
Volées par la françafrique,
Les présidents africains sont complices de ces trafics
Les coups de fouets d'Houphouët,
Les gombos de Bongo
French Africa has stolen massive amounts of money from Africa, with the complicity of African presidents who abuse their power to benefit themselves. Houphouët and Bongo are mentioned as beneficiaries of corruption.
Est-ce que l'Afrique doit encore ? Non !
Est-ce que Africa doit encore ? Non !
Tiken Jah Fakoly is declaring that Africa does not owe any more money, and that Africa as a whole should not be held responsible for the corruption of its leaders and the exploitation it has suffered.
Lyrics © SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING, SOTIGUI EDITIONS ET PRODUCTIONS
Written by: Tiken Jah Fakoly
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