Sarcastic song that turned out to be one of the most beautiful songs he did.. He had to praise their 'Moi' to earn him freedom.. Congo political documentary has been my best in Africa.. From Lumumba to Kabila
This is the music that Franco had to compose for the dictator Mobutu inorder for him to be allowed back in Zaire. May Mobutu rest in Hell. He killed Patrice Lumumba because of greed for wealth.
Je suis née à brzazzaville vivant en France depuis 39ans et j’aime cette chanson, à cause de l’orateur Franco😊merci au Traducteur Lingala … vraiment 👍🌈
Franco luambo was forced by Mobutu to sing this praise song. Mobutu was very happy, invited him to the palace and made him free. Even after Franco's death Mobutu announces 4 days of national mourning. This song could fit a person like Mandela or Nyerere.
Speaks volumes of the man's talent. Imagine being tasked with such a request... ? With your freedom on the line. Where are going to begin? Then you pull a hit like this, enjoy making it, and it finds resonance across Africa. Franco. We are lucky to have heard him. Listen: Peuple Zairois, moto akosa yo te, moto akoki kolinga Zaire lokola yo moko azali te Soki omoni moto mosusu azali kolinga mboka na yo. Tuna ye awuti wapp ee. Aye koluka intreret na ya se mabele
Yeah mobutu noticed the power of franco in pulling audience and as smart guy he used that opportunity to use the voice of franco to campaign otherwise mobutu couldn't make it the presidency well composed content in the song
The man sang it under harsh conditions, he had been denied to access congo since he was residing in France, so he was decamping Mobutu, on his return, that's what he faced
Its only legends who comes up with such a composition. Do you realise 30 years on since Franco died the world is getting younger while we are aging and wearing away?Long live legend.
When I will not be here 50 yrs to come I hope my son will appreciate such great legends.. My heart flows all the way from Homa Bay, Kenya to Zaire Congo daily listening to such pieces
Greetings from Ghana to our brethrens in Zaire/Congo, We love you all !!!! One Africa, One People. God Bless Ghana, God bless Zaire/Congo, God Bless Africa, and God bless all nations of the world!!!!
For him it was the other way round,baada ya kumkosoa mobutu akatiwa jela kisha mobutu akamwagiza aone kile atafanya iliamueke uhuru ndipo aka toa huu wimbo
Mobutu was the sole candidate for presidency at that time. He, however, campaigned vigorously throught the country even when he knew he would automatically win the elections ! But I greatly love this Luambo's composition ! Great man !
I really love this patriotic song. Whenever I remember the history of Congo and DRC this song come in my mind. Franco is a legend to be remembered. Shout out to him 2020
Massive song indeed! Thanks @Ambrose Odhiambo for the translation. Franco is one of that rare breed of African musicians which include the likes of Yousou N'dour, Salif Keita, Thomas Mapfumo, Mahlatini, Nashil Pitchen Kazembe, Oliver Ngoma and others.
He had earlier sang a song to criticize his leadership, Mobutu jailed Franco for that, hence to buy his freedom he sang this song..Its a beautiful song with rich history in it.
Whatever flows from deep down the heart is always true and philosophical no matter how the ordinary mind perceives it. Of course many in then Zaire would hate him for singing praises of Mobutu, a man they wanted out of power and dead at all costs. But today, over 35 years after, the people of themselves can tell themselves if there have been days in Zaire(now Congo DR) that compare to the beautiful old days of Mobutu Sese Seko. RIP Papa!
This only means you're not paying attention to the right artists then. Listen to the translations of songs by modern day rhumba geniuses like Ferre Gola or Fally Ipupa and see if you'll still hold this opinion.
With the lyrics in print I can now follow along and sing in Lingala without making up my own Digo words to sound like Franco. A very good and sober music. I will make a song for Ruto’s election in 2022 under a new party.
IMMORTEL Grand Maître Franco Luambo Makiadi . Quelle Oeuvre !!!! Reposez en paix Ya Fuala Oncle Yorgho De Mi Amor . Vous avez bien accompli votre mission sur cette terre avec vos Chansons Intemporelles .
This music by a legend like Franco proved the nightmare musicians and artist across Africa faced during the dark ages of the cold war when all sorts of dictators hold firm across African. It must be harrowing for Franco and the OK Jazz having to sing praises to a monster and a killer like Mobutu in order to be free from going and rotting in jail if they fail to do so. Some artists have no choice then than to sang praises of this dictators in order just to eat (poverty) as Western Record Companies render them financially impotent and to become beggers.
Pure African flavour. Considering the short time it took him to compose the song, Franco Luanzo Luambo Makiadi is simply a great creative poet. Continue resting in peace.
Actually this was the most satirical of François songs. He used this song to mock mobutu to his face and call out to people. He outlined the unholy methods mobutu used to win power. Using the army,propaganda, local authorities and not helping the citizens. All that is in the lyrics. Read carefully. tells the people that shouting mobutus name will cost them nothing but they must look at themselves in the eye after voting him. He then throws in a few sweet lines to make mobutu nod. Franco is genius.
Listening to this song and reading the lyrics ; if I was in Zaire at that time, you know how Nigerians spray money during parties- that's how I would have given my vote to the dictator, just for this song.
Thanks Ambrose. I had always wondered what would that song be saying and was waiting for the translation for a long time. Luambo did a great job putting the song together. As a musician he really did a great job, But I completely disagree with him on who and how Mobutu had been. Luckily God took him away and hope all the corrupt leaders face the same fate as him. In fact Africa is still back because of bad leaders and politicians like Mobutu who did not only lead their people to poverty, but all sorts of corruption,
@@edwardkwasi6347 when Mobutu realized Franco's songs had deeper meaning other than entertainment he banned them from airplay and Franco feared took off, he played the song and was allowed back.
The percepts of mobutu produced these lyrics this is reality of many musician to sing the smallest thing foe them to be safely without considering they people how they suffering
Reminds me of a 1977 hit song by Tanzania's Orchestra Lombe Lombe. The song "Maendeleo Kenya" was in serious court jestery praise of the then President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
If Franco had a way of deleting ths song forever it wud have been his last wish bfo death. Unftunately it became a sensational. Long story short, Franco did not want to do ths song, he did it at gun point for the ruthless emperor, Mobutu who later allowed his(Franco) release frm prison. So many compositions were done for Sseko and they were done on all National holidays as national songs. Unftunately he (Sseko) ended up dying like a frog and was buried like a dog in Morocco. The effects of his poor leadership(courtesy of the West) are chewing Congo to date. The richest country in the world in terms of minerals has no tarmac, no water and power.
2024 still listening. Mobutu long dead bt the song. 254 3:36
+254 wenye tulizaliwa 90,s and more in love with this song,wapi likes za love...🥰🥰
bro i am really in love with this song
This what we are going through now perfect song for Mr zakayo
Am here listening @2024
Now I can sing along without making up words in luhya that were similar😅😅Thank you so much for the translation and the lyrics.
Kumbe bado tuko wengi hapa 2020😂😂😂
Try then hahaa
@@lucascolourma3156tuko wengi milele
Hahaha
😂🤣😂😂😂
Sarcastic song that turned out to be one of the most beautiful songs he did.. He had to praise their 'Moi' to earn him freedom.. Congo political documentary has been my best in Africa.. From Lumumba to Kabila
Sing a different tune and you are finished. That's why we follow like sheep.
Same here.A part reflection of what has been happening in the continent for long.
Thank you so much guys, we Congolese citizens are thrilled to read your comments related to our country. We love you so much. Africa unit and forever
@@johnkahekwa8962 ,Toza bandeko.
This is the music that Franco had to compose for the dictator Mobutu inorder for him to be allowed back in Zaire.
May Mobutu rest in Hell.
He killed Patrice Lumumba because of greed for wealth.
Franco the great. This man was gifted. It's the best song in 2023 and beyond.
Je suis née à brzazzaville vivant en France depuis 39ans et j’aime cette chanson, à cause de l’orateur Franco😊merci au Traducteur
Lingala … vraiment 👍🌈
Thumbs up if you still listening to this 2019! SHOW LOVE TO KENYA for such unweaving love
Me
Fred Kinya I like the song too
Fred you also listen to this...
Listening in 2024
Franco was forced to sing in praise of Mobutu so that he could be freed.the song instead made Franco even more popular .
Bandoki basilite
Mr Franklin Boukaka brought me here. Enjoy the Mother Africa's divine Music.
Franco luambo was forced by Mobutu to sing this praise song. Mobutu was very happy, invited him to the palace and made him free. Even after Franco's death Mobutu announces 4 days of national mourning.
This song could fit a person like Mandela or Nyerere.
Speaks volumes of the man's talent. Imagine being tasked with such a request... ? With your freedom on the line. Where are going to begin? Then you pull a hit like this, enjoy making it, and it finds resonance across Africa. Franco. We are lucky to have heard him.
Listen: Peuple Zairois, moto akosa yo te,
moto akoki kolinga Zaire lokola yo moko azali te
Soki omoni moto mosusu azali kolinga mboka na yo.
Tuna ye awuti wapp ee.
Aye koluka intreret na ya se mabele
Yeah mobutu noticed the power of franco in pulling audience and as smart guy he used that opportunity to use the voice of franco to campaign otherwise mobutu couldn't make it the presidency well composed content in the song
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ach me lingala please @@anganga8590
Yes this song never fitted Mobutu.
Listening to the beautiful words under the COVID19 curfew.
Biggest thanks to the translator. You have unlocked the mystery millions of fans who don't understand lingala.
Nisawa
A beautiful song sang in praise of a ruthless man. God save us all
He had to for him to go out of prison but you can notice the sarcasm in some of sentences
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The man sang it under harsh conditions, he had been denied to access congo since he was residing in France, so he was decamping Mobutu, on his return, that's what he faced
Its only legends who comes up with such a composition. Do you realise 30 years on since Franco died the world is getting younger while we are aging and wearing away?Long live legend.
Je suis Mobutu se se seko.depuis en école primaire. .cette chanson passé vers 7h00. Belle époque. .nous sommes ensemble.
An irony only legends can relate ,from +254 where the likes
you know it right?
Very big irony😂
it is said after sitting on the top seat mobutu forget his fellow blacks(hustlers) and collaborated with the colonialists(deep state) 🤣🤣🤣too bad
The poetry is just wow❤
Zakayo wetu tuliyeedhani ati tumefika kumbe ilikua own goal. Piga like ukisonga!!
Amidst COVID-19, we're thankful to God for such relaxing music.
African nostalgia.
The one who traslated this song did a very nice thing. 'god bless you'.
My late dad's love for this song brought me here..Beautiful song it still is!
my late mum loved it
my late mum loved it
The greatest campaign song of all time
Those who have disliked are the sorcerers Franco is talking about...
Please, what does Mobutu
(and Mabutu) mean?
and your name ambuso???
When I will not be here 50 yrs to come I hope my son will appreciate such great legends.. My heart flows all the way from Homa Bay, Kenya to Zaire Congo daily listening to such pieces
Greetings from Ghana to our brethrens in Zaire/Congo, We love you all !!!! One Africa, One People. God Bless Ghana, God bless Zaire/Congo, God Bless Africa, and God bless all nations of the world!!!!
I love Congo. Their songs are just a vibe even without a translation. Will visit one day. Otherwise its my ancestral land❤❤
Franco ought to be recognized as one of the best African maestros that ever lived...his talent in incomparable!
odhis mungu akubariki omera nimekuwa nikiimba vitu zangu for two decades, smh. the understanding of this song has made me love it even more. shukran.
Africa africa will always shed tears fo failure to build on the economic fondation of the founder presidents, mubutu, kawunda , gadafi, kamuzu ,etc
spirit of Gadafi will rise in Africa and it will rise wither much force
Thanks alot, Imagine me from uganda singing along, Rhumba is great music
Just listen and forget it’s all about Mobutu. Great song and melody and one of the top best songs by Franco Luambo. I play it every week
The way how they praised Mobutu is the way how they are praising Uganda president museveni now
I love rhumba in as much as I loath politicians. This was a great composition by the legend.
That French and lingala mix blends well
Same to english gi dholuo 🙂
Sure
Africa is the music capital of the world...thank you Franco
Great....golden age of music...I was supposed to be born during this era😥😫
haha maybe you where born during that erra and yuo got reincurneted
Exactly...
and wat happened?
You are still on time
Mipango ya Mungu haina makosa.
this is what i call music in the highest order.
I love the song I use to listen and sing without getting the meaning now I know we need more of lyrics to other lingala songs
Quarantine brought me here,who else???
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Me too
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this is what we always do inkenya shout pples name then at the end you go home sleep on an empty stomach tumezoea any way that's part of life
For him it was the other way round,baada ya kumkosoa mobutu akatiwa jela kisha mobutu akamwagiza aone kile atafanya iliamueke uhuru ndipo aka toa huu wimbo
Tano tena
😂 I want to believe Franco was threatened with proper lashing to sing this kind of praise to Mobutu.
You are right. He sang at gun point
I'm really appreciate for translator they have done a good job for those who are none lingala speakers as I am.
I grew up listening to this tunes in courtesy of my father
My mum named me after Mobutu's middle name (Sese) though am From Kenya...am in love with the song....
Sese ni mbwa
@@atutigeoffrey1326😂😂😂 wueh,Most people don't understand the song was pure sarcasm.And he was forced to do it.
Mobutu was the sole candidate for presidency at that time. He, however, campaigned vigorously throught the country even when he knew he would automatically win the elections ! But I greatly love this Luambo's composition ! Great man !
Been waiting for this translation since 2015..thanks alot
Uko poa even me ihave been waiting for this transalation
Incredible composition and delivery. Franco was the best that came out of Africa by a Nigerian.
Nice to know the words I used to sing along Franco when I was young. I didn't know it was to praise the dictator. Now I know
I really love this patriotic song. Whenever I remember the history of Congo and DRC this song come in my mind. Franco is a legend to be remembered. Shout out to him 2020
Mabout Sseko alikuwa anapenda sana sifa nyimbo hii alimwambia Franco aimbe nyimbo ya kumsifia ndo amtoe gerezan
Na kwa kweli jamaa (Francois) anajua kusifu ama kusifia kitu /mtu; maana akiimba kumsifia mwanamke utadhani Mwarabu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Abdulzack Awami ni noma
Massive song indeed! Thanks @Ambrose Odhiambo for the translation. Franco is one of that rare breed of African musicians which include the likes of Yousou N'dour, Salif Keita, Thomas Mapfumo, Mahlatini, Nashil Pitchen Kazembe, Oliver Ngoma and others.
5 years ago Congo is still where it was
Wow! The first time I heard this song was early 90s from KBC the program by "machoka"SANYO JUU SANYO TOP.
Tozala sincere....... "KWA WAKISII HUTOBOI"😷🔥🔥😂😂💪 my best line in the song lazima niimbe club freestyle enzi za kuimba unapigwa tot double👏👏
😂😂😂😂
Hahaha ati wakisii wameduu
I should go and study about this mobutu guy. Isn't this the best song ever sang about an African politician
Franco bought his freedom by doing this song. He forced him to do the song. Mobutu was a ruthless tyrant
He had earlier sang a song to criticize his leadership, Mobutu jailed Franco for that, hence to buy his freedom he sang this song..Its a beautiful song with rich history in it.
Whatever flows from deep down the heart is always true and philosophical no matter how the ordinary mind perceives it. Of course many in then Zaire would hate him for singing praises of Mobutu, a man they wanted out of power and dead at all costs.
But today, over 35 years after, the people of themselves can tell themselves if there have been days in Zaire(now Congo DR) that compare to the beautiful old days of Mobutu Sese Seko. RIP Papa!
This song Franco sang for forgiveness after criticism to the Mobutu regime. He was told to produce the song to praise Mobutu so as to be out of jail
Africa 🌍 is the best place to be born in. Challenges are everywhere, but to live in such a time in Africa # revolution of Africa
Can't stop listening to this song🥰🥰
Artists of those days were much creative than what we see now.
This only means you're not paying attention to the right artists then. Listen to the translations of songs by modern day rhumba geniuses like Ferre Gola or Fally Ipupa and see if you'll still hold this opinion.
Evergreen, all the time!
With the lyrics in print I can now follow along and sing in Lingala without making up my own Digo words to sound like Franco. A very good and sober music. I will make a song for Ruto’s election in 2022 under a new party.
listening it still 2024
IMMORTEL Grand Maître Franco Luambo Makiadi . Quelle Oeuvre !!!! Reposez en paix Ya Fuala Oncle Yorgho De Mi Amor . Vous avez bien accompli votre mission sur cette terre avec vos Chansons Intemporelles .
This song set Franco free from Mobutu seseko prison...
Right about that...
Yes
Very true....
Composing it at gun point behimd bars
@@abdulazizabdillahkijaro3070 This is a long story .. I need to know more
Thank you, Ambrose Odhiambo, for the lyrics. My love for the music was increased by the lyrics you provided.
Who Is here having learnt Mobutu Sese Seko's history from Kenyan Secondary syllabus?
Here 😂
Remembered this song n greatly missed them days when the show was in kakamega n poor mom n dad let us go there the whole damn time.
One of the greatest song ever by lwambo makiadi King 👑👑 of rhumba @ mandala Erick
This music by a legend like Franco proved the nightmare musicians and artist across Africa faced during the dark ages of the cold war when all sorts of dictators hold firm across African. It must be harrowing for Franco and the OK Jazz having to sing praises to a monster and a killer like Mobutu in order to be free from going and rotting in jail if they fail to do so. Some artists have no choice then than to sang praises of this dictators in order just to eat (poverty) as Western Record Companies render them financially impotent and to become beggers.
Now I cn understand all abt this song....thnx man big luv from Uganda
...this is one BEAUTIFUL language ❤️
Emotions, heart, spirit, skills talent all combined, I can't imagine the song plays for about 20 minutes retaining it's flavor
Pure African flavour. Considering the short time it took him to compose the song, Franco Luanzo Luambo Makiadi is simply a great creative poet. Continue resting in peace.
Great song,.. Old is gold
Actually this was the most satirical of François songs. He used this song to mock mobutu to his face and call out to people. He outlined the unholy methods mobutu used to win power. Using the army,propaganda, local authorities and not helping the citizens. All that is in the lyrics. Read carefully. tells the people that shouting mobutus name will cost them nothing but they must look at themselves in the eye after voting him. He then throws in a few sweet lines to make mobutu nod. Franco is genius.
Very true..goes ahead to mention sorcerer's are still here
Not true! He used his political affiliations to frustrate other musicians who were competitors for fame! He followed in Mobutu's steps!
1 we😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢o😮9😢
Kenya Listening 2020
Great LYRICS, its touching my borne marrows
Me too
If you read it carefully Franco wasn't praysing Mobutu, he was alarting zairens people that end time of Mobutu is coming,
Mum's favorite song...., Rest easy Akilo 😍 .
Listening to this song and reading the lyrics ; if I was in Zaire at that time, you know how Nigerians spray money during parties- that's how I would have given my vote to the dictator, just for this song.
great I heard the song when growing up now I see the meaning
Thanks so much I love mobutu seseseko and the translation makes it truly special.
You are crazy. .
why would you love Mobutu?
Ati you love Mobutu !!
Mobutu sese seko must have won that election with a Landslide
I get myself transported to another 'metaverse' of my own whenever i engage Makiadi in his compositions; this is definitely one of them, thanks man!
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good job Odhiambo
Enjoying the real talent, the man who didn't fear anyone even that Mobutu #madeofAfricanists.
Thanks Ambrose. I had always wondered what would that song be saying and was waiting for the translation for a long time.
Luambo did a great job putting the song together. As a musician he really did a great job, But I completely disagree with him on who and how Mobutu had been. Luckily God took him away and hope all the corrupt leaders face the same fate as him. In fact Africa is still back because of bad leaders and politicians like Mobutu who did not only lead their people to poverty, but all sorts of corruption,
He sang this song under duress, he was in prison for critiquing Mobutu in his songs
All Franco songs had a deep political meaning.
@@patrickolasia6535 no I disagree
@@edwardkwasi6347 when Mobutu realized Franco's songs had deeper meaning other than entertainment he banned them from airplay and Franco feared took off, he played the song and was allowed back.
Second Greatest African campaign song after Raila Tibim.
If not for Mobutu being a dictator we couldn't hv this song...
My late Dads Favourite ❤️ Candidate Mobutu?
The percepts of mobutu produced these lyrics this is reality of many musician to sing the smallest thing foe them to be safely without considering they people how they suffering
Old is gold
My lovely and long live Song Ever every Friday morning Rhumba ma Songs till Sunday evening Franco and Madilu my closest brothers Ever.👆👍👍👍👊
Wow nice one
Never thought praise songs for a brutal dictator like Mobutu would be this sweet...No wonder he ruled for that loong.
Beautifully written lyrics with a wide appeal for Mobutu's political success.
Which success? Dying in exile like a pauper? These were the fruits of his misdeeds of killing the great politician PATRICE LUMUMBA
Reminds me of a 1977 hit song by Tanzania's Orchestra Lombe Lombe. The song "Maendeleo Kenya" was in serious court jestery praise of the then President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
THIS SONG TAKES ME BACK IN THOSE OLD DAYS. CHERIO THE LATE MOBUTU
Thanks for translation..I never thought it was a presidential election campaign song.
That guitar is outstanding
Good translation #Mobutu Sese Seko
If Franco had a way of deleting ths song forever it wud have been his last wish bfo death. Unftunately it became a sensational. Long story short, Franco did not want to do ths song, he did it at gun point for the ruthless emperor, Mobutu who later allowed his(Franco) release frm prison.
So many compositions were done for Sseko and they were done on all National holidays as national songs.
Unftunately he (Sseko) ended up dying like a frog and was buried like a dog in Morocco.
The effects of his poor leadership(courtesy of the West) are chewing Congo to date.
The richest country in the world in terms of minerals has no tarmac, no water and power.
All that notwithstanding,this was a composition par excellence.
Prophetic song...look now that country