The band was formed in 1970 as Orchestra Zaiko. Original members included Papa Wemba, Evolocko Lay Lay, Zamungana and Nyoka Longo. The group revolutionized Congolese music, adopting a more up tempo beat, abandoning wind instruments and emphasizing the snare drum and the solo guitar. They made great use of the call and response system and introduced chants of animation, a system that is now used extensively by most Congolese groups. Their stage shows were more frenetic and featured a frontline of almost a dozen singers.
By 1973 the band had established itself as one of DRC's most popular groups. Evolocko Jocker emerged as arguably the band's most popular member, credited with inventing the cavacha, a dance craze that swept East and Central Africa during the seventies.
By the mid seventies, the band started to fall apart. First to leave was Papa Wemba along with Bozi, Evolocko and Mavuela who formed Isifi Lokole which later split into Yoka Lokole, and Viva La Musica. Lengi Lenga was recruited in a bid to plug the gap left by Papa Wemba.
By the late seventies, despite the departure of several stalwarts, the band was at its peak. Among its members were vocalists Nyoka Longo, Lengi Lenga, Bimi Ombale, Dindo Yogo, Evolocko and Bozi Boziana along with Instrumentalists Meridjo, and Bapius. Songs were now more polished, arranged and harmonious. Stage concerts were now better choreographed.
In the late eighties, disagreements occurred among the band members, as veterans, Meridjo, Nyoka Longo and Dindo Yogo lined up against newer band members such as Lengi Lenga, Ilo Pablo and Bimi Ombale. This led to a spectacular split, with Nyoka's group calling themselves Zaiko Langa Langa Nkolo Mboka, while Bimi's group called itself Zaiko Langa Langa Familia Dei. Both groups had a decent measure of success and commanded fanatical followings.
Eka Lowisa
Zaiko Langa Langa Lyrics
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Na kamwe décisions motema ezui na tongo
Olambelaka Loso na pondu
Na boyi mindondo ya pakasa na supu ya mosaka.
Yebisa Tekele alinga ko tambola
Aluka eleko yako tala yoeee
Atika'o kimya mokolo mobimba Lelo
Na kuta yo na ndaku yo moko Eka
Oko lobela nga motindo bakolisi yo
Na koya lokola mobali ayakaee
Ko senga loboko ya mwasi pona Makwela
Toko kende kobina zaiko langa langa
Soki nzoto eza maladie soki olembi te
Toko sukisa ambiance na restaurant Le Kalanga
Toko zonga ndaku na mwa kopo na moto
Liboso ya kolala toyoki Los Dikelos
Misiki eteemisaka Eka suki ya moto
Mélodie akola na yango uta bomwana
Tango ya bolingo esi ekoki Ekaee,
Ebimisi, emonisi elembeteloeee
Misisa ya nzoto etelemeli nga Ekaee
Lokola bokono ebengani nga pongieee
Na bwaki mosolo likolo Eka na nga'eee
Pile face ekwe cote'elongi na yo'eee
Na luki na zua défaut na nzoto ya Eka'eee
Na bandi makolo, na mati moto akuna
Mwana ngo ekebeleke Eka nzete mobesu
Asepelisaka nga surtout côté loleso
Na luki mosolo ya libala na zuwi'eee
Na landeli bolingo epa na yo Eka'eeeee
SEBEN... {Place à la dance}
The lyrics of Zaïko Langa Langa's song Eka Lowisa tell a story about a man named Eka who is facing a dilemma. He is struggling to make a decision between his heart and his mind. He is trying to figure out what he wants in life and what will make him happy. He is torn between his past and his future, between his wild past and his present life. He is trying to make sense of his emotions, and he is trying to find a way to express his feelings.
The song is a mix of Lingala and French lyrics, and it is a perfect example of the Congolese rumba style of music. The music is upbeat and lively, and it features a seben, a part of the song where the music reaches its climax, and the dancers are given the chance to show off their dance moves.
Overall, the lyrics of Eka Lowisa convey a deep sense of longing and uncertainty, which makes it relatable to many people who are also facing difficult decisions in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Eka nakoya kolala epa na honte
I'm lying sleepless on this bed
Na kamwe décisions motema ezui na tongo
My heart is divided into two, finding it hard to make a decision
Olambelaka Loso na pondu
The stars are shining brightly in the sky
Na boyi mindondo ya pakasa na supu ya mosaka.
I remember the beautiful memories we had in the past
Yebisa Tekele alinga ko tambola
Tell Tekele to come and dance
Aluka eleko yako tala yoeee
He is looking sharp and charming
Atika'o kimya mokolo mobimba Lelo
He kept quiet the whole day yesterday
Na kuta yo na ndaku yo moko Eka
I miss you and your house Eka
Oko yebisa nga vie na yo mobimba
He is telling me that he loves me so much
Oko lobela nga motindo bakolisi yo
He promised to change his bad behavior
Na koya lokola mobali ayakaee
I'm feeling shy like a newlywed wife
Ko senga loboko ya mwasi pona Makwela
Hold the hand of the lady from Makwela
Toko kende kobina zaiko langa langa
Let's dance to Zaiko Langa Langa's music
Soki nzoto eza maladie soki olembi te
If the heart is sick and you don't tell anyone
Toko sukisa ambiance na restaurant Le Kalanga
Let's enjoy the atmosphere at Le Kalanga restaurant
Toko zonga ndaku na mwa kopo na moto
Let's go back home by taxi
Liboso ya kolala toyoki Los Dikelos
The sound of sleep is louder than Los Dikelos music
Misiki eteemisaka Eka suki ya moto
The music is slow, matching the heat of the night
Melodie akola na yango uta bomwana
The melody is sweet like the nectar of honey
Tango ya bolingo esi ekoki Ekaee,
This is the time for our love to blossom, Eka
Ebimisi, emonisi elembeteloeee
The dance steps are so exciting and captivating
Misisa ya nzoto etelemeli nga Ekaee
The beat of the music is touching my heart, Eka
Lokola bokono ebengani nga pongieee
Like a bird in a cage, I feel trapped and helpless
Na bwaki mosolo likolo Eka na nga'eee
My heart beats faster for you, Eka
Pile face ekwe cote'elongi na yo'eee
When I see your face, a smile appears
Na luki na zua défaut na nzoto ya Eka'eee
I examine and find faults in my love for you, Eka
Na bandi makolo, na mati moto akuna
With folded arms, I watch the fire burning
Mwana ngo ekebeleke Eka nzete mobesu
My child dreams of becoming a hero like Mobesu
Asepelisaka nga surtout côté loleso
He is trying to win the heart of Loleso
Na luki mosolo ya libala na zuwi'eee
I look at the past without remorse
Na landeli bolingo epa na yo Eka'eeeee
I surrender my love to you, Eka
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeyjeybusiness6029
Très belle chanson
@honeyakpongboewogu4179
Chef d'oeuvres !
@claudemassata5663
des belles chansons de zaiko , vraiment c'est géniale
@emmanuelvuanga3018
Avec les chanson de zaiko je suis bien soulagée
@yohaliekabibi5712
🤩🤩🤩
@gregoiremulenda4473
Mélodie ya Zaiko tokola na yango uta bomuana ....!
@ndalesaiba9555
Lobi, Lelo ti libela, zaiko, mikolo, bilenge na ba oyo ya lobi bazo ko sepela na maloba ya eyembani pona Eka Lowisa (Louise). Buzoba te, bi yemba yemba té. Matondo
@bedelkanvadioko5325
Super letal cette chanson..
@fistoncodos8267
Tango ya bolingo esi ekoki
@claudenzeza1562
belle melodie ya. jossart et vieux tony