1) Toofan … Read Full Bio ↴There are two different known artists that go by Toofan.
1) Toofan Ataee (Persian: طوفان عطایی), Astara, Iran - 2012 L.A. US, an Iranian-American pop star.
2) Toofan is a musical group founded in 2005 in Togo composed of Mastajust and Barabas.
They are childhood friends who grew up together: Masterjust (Fatowou Kossivi Sourou), mixer of the group, Barabas (Blaise Mensah Ayaho) known as “The Magician”, rapper of the group, and Allone (Akue Goeh Adote), singer and mixer.
Being three at the start of their career, they now form a duo composed of Masterjust and Barabas, Allone having emigrated to Europe where he continues his musical career. They are the authors of the concept “ogbragada” which is a musical mixture of hip-hop and African rhythm in general and Togolese in particular.
In 2006, on the occasion of Togo's participation in the World Cup, the trio composed an anthem for the national team, the Eperviers du Togo titled Eperviers Ogbragada. The same year, after the departure of the third member Allone, the duo Master Just and Barabas launched a new concept: “cool-catché”. The instrumental and choreography were new in the West African musical sphere. The group is also known for a new concept, “Gweta”, which appeared in 2013 and whose gestures aim to “dodge the jealous”. The Gweta is a collective creation between Toofan and the group Tach Noir.
The group composed the anthems for the 2012 and 2015 African Cup of Nations. The group signed with Universal Music France in 2017. Toofan was awarded as best African pop artist and best African group at the All Africa Music Awards 2017, then as best African group and best French-speaking artist at the All Africa Music Awards 2018. In 2023 they were awarded Best West African Artist/Group at the Jayli awards.
Ragalakou
Toofan Lyrics
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C'est toofan hein
Mawu la na nɖé
Gbéɖéka mila va zou nɖé
Mawu né té alɔvi klinklin néva mia pé agbémé
Baba God bless yé né waménɔvi tchan ba trɔ zou nɖé
Aaaah Mimga tchidio ɖé
C'est mon ragalakou faut danseee
Dandanséeee
Dandanséeee
Yan the bless filitsé
Yandede yandede yandede filisédoché
It's ur boy toofan come on moulé bless hey!
Atalaku mister dj bloké
Ragalakou freestyle nouveau style han!
Appelélé moi ye ah
Appelélé moi je viens dododo
Appelélé moi ye ah
Appelélé moi je viens dododo
C'est mon ragalakou ah yeeee
C'est mon ragalakou ah yeeee
Moi je viens dododo
Moika mélangé atalakou et nouveau style
Baba sandisco le multimilliardaire wɔnouɖé
Mama sexy bamboo trɔ alimé manɔ sévivi
Aladji sanudu sanudu eledji galédji eeeeh
Dandanséeee
Dandanséeee
C'est moi!
Tu as voulu un boulot
Dieu t'a donné saa
Santé de fer, paix au foyer
Dieu a béni saa
Les moments sont durs
Dieu va gerer saa
Tu vies dans le doute, la douleur t'accable
Dieu va briser saa
Levez vous!
Levez vous!
Levez vous c'est le ragalakou
Levez vous!
Levez vous!
Levez vous c'est le ragalakou
Dr codom s'est levé aah
Levez vous c'est le ragalakou
Lune de paris s'est levé aaah
Levez vous c'est le ragalakou
Dandanséeee
Dandanséeee
Parlez mal parlez mal mal about mee
Baby love baby love love still love me
Ole pay ole Ŋɔm ole wɔ toucoupi
Anh domdotiɖè
Allez dj né mixé le bit né sexy girl la banɔ sé gbaɖou
Dj naro né mixé le bit né sexy girl la banɔ sé vivi
Dj one né nɔ po nɖé
Aladji banodalogomé
Allez dj michael
Allez dj ahdoc
Dj boumbastisk mixé le bit lé on va danseee
Ele fenti doti prenti doti yeh
Massé ragalakou ragalakou
Dandanséeee
Dandanséeee
Mawu la na nɖé
Gbéɖéka mila va zou nɖé
Mawu né té alɔvi klinklin néva mia pé agbémé
Baba God bless yé né waménɔvi tchan ba trɔ zou nɖé
Mimga tchidio ɖé
Mimga tchidio ɖé
The song "Ragalakou" by Toofan is a high-energy, danceable tribute to the "Ragalakou" dance style, which incorporates elements of traditional African dance, hip-hop, and pop. The lyrics celebrate the power of music and dancing to bring joy, unity, and blessings to all who participate.
The song starts with the singer acknowledging Toofan as the creator of the song and then invoking God's name, saying "Mawu la na nɖé" (God is here). He then encourages listeners to dance the "Ragalakou," a new style that fuses traditional and contemporary dance moves. The refrain of "dandanséeee" repeats throughout, urging people to dance and have fun. The verses contain a mix of French, English, and African dialects, switching seamlessly between languages.
The lyrics also bring in references to various cultures and figures, such as the "multimilliardaire" Sandisco and the sexy bamboo dancer Mama. The song also includes a message of encouragement: if times are tough or you're struggling, dance the "Ragalakou" and trust that God will provide for you.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ragalakou" promote positivity, unity, and celebration through dance and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw God...
The singer is expressing surprise or shock at something.
C'est toofan hein
The singer is introducing themselves as Toofan.
Mawu la na nɖé
The singer is acknowledging the presence and power of God.
Gbéɖéka mila va zou nɖé
The singer is saying that they will never give up or back down from their goals.
Mawu né té alɔvi klinklin néva mia pé agbémé
The singer is saying that with God's blessings and protection, they will always succeed.
Baba God bless yé né waménɔvi tchan ba trɔ zou nɖé
The singer is asking God for blessings and protection to continue their journey towards success.
Aaaah Mimga tchidio ɖé
The singer is expressing excitement or anticipation for what is to come.
C'est mon ragalakou faut danseee
The singer is introducing their song 'Ragalakou' and encouraging the listener to dance.
Yan the bless filitsé
The singer is acknowledging God's blessings in their life.
Yandede yandede yandede filisédoché
The singer is chanting a phrase without clear meaning, perhaps just for the sake of rhythm or sound.
It's ur boy toofan come on moulé bless hey!
The singer is calling himself Toofan and inviting the listener to join in on the blessings.
Atalaku mister dj bloké
The singer is calling attention to the DJ and the style of music, known as atalaku.
Ragalakou freestyle nouveau style han!
The singer is introducing a new style of music, a fusion of ragalakou and freestyle.
Appelélé moi ye ah
The singer is asking to be called by name.
Appelélé moi je viens dododo
The singer is saying that if they are called, they will come.
C'est mon ragalakou ah yeeee
The singer is once again introducing their song 'Ragalakou' and expressing excitement.
Moika mélangé atalakou et nouveau style
The singer is describing the fusion of atalaku and a new style that they have created.
Baba sandisco le multimilliardaire wɔnouɖé
The singer is calling attention to a wealthy businessman named Baba Sandisco.
Mama sexy bamboo trɔ alimé manɔ sévivi
The singer is calling attention to a woman named 'sexy bamboo' who is said to be beautiful and successful.
Aladji sanudu sanudu eledji galédji eeeeh
The singer is chanting a phrase without clear meaning, perhaps just for the sake of rhythm or sound.
Tu as voulu un boulot
The singer is saying that if you have a goal, you must work to achieve it.
Dieu t'a donné saa
The singer is acknowledging the role of God in one's success.
Santé de fer, paix au foyer
The singer is describing the ideal state of physical and emotional health, which they attribute to blessings from God.
Dieu a béni saa
The singer is once again acknowledging God's role in their blessings.
Les moments sont durs
The singer is acknowledging the difficult moments in life that everyone experiences.
Dieu va gerer saa
The singer is saying that with God's assistance, they will overcome these challenges.
Tu vies dans le doute, la douleur t'accable
The singer is saying that if you are living with doubt and pain, you need God's help.
Dieu va briser saa
The singer is saying that with God's help, the doubt and pain can be overcome.
Levez vous!
The singer is encouraging the listener to stand up.
C'est le ragalakou
The singer is once again introducing their song 'Ragalakou' and encouraging the listener to dance.
Dr codom s'est levé aah
The singer is calling attention to a person named Dr. Codom who has stood up to dance.
Lune de paris s'est levé aaah
The singer is calling attention to a person named Lune de Paris who has stood up to dance.
Parlez mal parlez mal mal about mee
The singer is saying that people can talk badly about them if they wish.
Baby love baby love love still love me
The singer is saying that despite any negative comments, they are loved by their fans.
Ole pay ole Ŋɔm ole wɔ toucoupi
The singer is chanting a phrase without clear meaning, perhaps just for the sake of rhythm or sound.
Anh domdotiɖè
The singer is chanting a phrase without clear meaning, perhaps just for the sake of rhythm or sound.
Allez dj né mixé le bit né sexy girl la banɔ sé gbaɖou
The singer is encouraging the DJ to mix the music and have the sexy girls dance.
Dj naro né mixé le bit né sexy girl la banɔ sé vivi
The singer is calling attention to a specific DJ, Naro, and encouraging him to mix the music and have the girls dance.
Dj one né nɔ po nɖé
The singer is calling attention to a specific DJ, One, who is not present.
Aladji banodalogomé
The singer is chanting a phrase without clear meaning, perhaps just for the sake of rhythm or sound.
Allez dj michael
The singer is calling attention to a DJ named Michael and encouraging him to play the music.
Allez dj ahdoc
The singer is calling attention to a DJ named Ahdoc and encouraging him to play the music.
Dj boumbastisk mixé le bit lé on va danseee
The singer is telling DJ Boumbastisk to mix the music so that everyone can dance.
Ele fenti doti prenti doti yeh
The singer is chanting a phrase without clear meaning, perhaps just for the sake of rhythm or sound.
Massé ragalakou ragalakou
The singer is encouraging everyone to dance to their song 'Ragalakou'.
Mimga tchidio ɖé
The singer is expressing excitement or anticipation for what is to come.
Writer(s): Ayao Enyonam Mensah, Kossivi Sourou Fantohou
Contributed by Elliot Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@norbertkadissoli6568
C'est un kiff et un rétro
@Moodly1548
Depuis que je cherchais cette chanson sur YouTube depuis sa sortie c’est maintenant vous postez ?😅 je kiffe trop ce son✌🏾
@warlomerica
J'aime
@herveanenou3293
mon préféré
@elvisoloayissi248
Enfin
@Moodly1548
Vraiment