Afro-Fusion

Afro-fusion is a genre which blends traditional African rhythms with contemporary music to create a hybrid music style. Afro-fusion combines traditional African music with western styles, such as rock, pop, Euro styles and folk music. Because most music genres evolved out of other genres, it is often difficult to categorize Afro-fusion artists within non-fusion styles. 

Musicians of Afro-fusion:

Ayub Ogada

Habib Koité & Bamada 

Suzanna Owiyo

Lyrics: Arouna - Angélique Kidjo

"Arouna" from the album "Djin Djin"
By Angélique Kidjo

Arouna isola lo je oruko wa
Oruko ni kaluku wa lo je igba was
Igba wa igba wa igba wa igba wa o igba wa
Igba wa igba wa igba wa igba wa o igba wa

Arouna haru na isola aa

Arouna isola lo je oruko wa
Oruko ni kaluku wa lo je igba was
Igba wa igba wa igba wa igba wa o igba wa
Igba wa igba wa igba wa igba wa o igba wa

Arouna haru na isola aa

E pe musiliu isola kin gbo seti,, musiliu musiliu o
E pe musiliu isola kin gbo seti,, musiliu musiliu o
Musiliu musiliu mi babatundee ki o gbo ki o o to


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Lyrics: Papa - Angélique Kidjo

"Papa" from the album "Djin Djin"
By Angélique Kidjo

Papa papa papa
Papa papa papa

Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye va homin la
Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye

Aminke la nan mou lonlon le hihe yamin
Papa yoya
Lonlon deka kpoe mou le dji la gbe yamin lo
Papa yoya

Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye va homin la
Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye

Aminke la nan mou lonlon le hihe yamin
Papa yoya
Lonlon deka kpoe mou le dji la gbe yamin lo
Papa yoya

Papa papa papa
Papa papa papa

Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye va homin la
Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye

Aminke la nan mou lonlon le hihe yamin
Papa yoya
Lonlon deka kpoe mou le dji la gbe yamin lo
Papa yoya

Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye va homin la
Ae mandjro papa olon yin
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye va homin la

Aaaa
Papa yeye va homin la
Papa yeye va homin la
Aaaa
Aminke la nan mou lonlon le hihe yamin
Papa yeye papa yoya
Papa yeye papa yoya
Papa yeye non bio papa yoya

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Lyrics: Pearls - Angélique Kidjo

"Pearls" from the album "Djin Djin"
By Angélique Kidjo featuring Carlos Santana & Josh Groban

There is a woman in Somalia
Scraping for pearls on the roadside
There's a force stronger than nature
Keeps her will alive

This is how she's dying
She's dying to survive
Don't know what she is made of
I would like to be that brave

She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives a life she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand new shoes
And it hurts like brand new shoes

There is a woman in Somalia
The sun gives her no mercy
The same sky we lay under
Burns her to the bone

Long as afternoon shadows
It's gonna take her to get home
Each grain carefully wrapped up
Pearls for her little girl

Hallelujah
Hallelujah

She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives in a world she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand new shoes
And it hurts like brand new shoes

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Lyrics: Salala - Angélique Kidjo

"Salala" from the album "Djin Djin"
By Angélique Kidjo featuring Peter Gabriel

Be thankful and feel blessed when you witness the miracle of birth. If you've seen it happen, you know nothing else matters in the world.

Eh eh eh eh
Eh eh eh eh

Salala, salala
Salala, salala
Salala, salala
Omon moun shinou awanbi lala
Salala, salala
Teba fodjou kan ananbi kilotche
Awa oman djo awa oman yonou

O mama turn on the light in this place
There's no smile like the smile on your face
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in

Salala, salala
Salala, salala
Salala, salala
Eh eh eh eh
Salala, salala
Teba fodjou kan ananbi kilotche
Awa oman djo awa oman yonou

Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Te ba fodjou kan ananbi kilo fetche
Te ba fodjou kan ananbi kilo fetche

Eh eh eh eh
Eh eh eh eh

O mama turn on the light in this place
There's no smile like the smile on your face
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in

Vamp out

Kilo fetche kilo fetche
kilo fetche kilo fetche

O mama turn on the light in this place
There's no smile like the smile on your face
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in

Vamp out Angelique

Salala salala
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Salala ananbi tio omon o
Salala ananbi tio omon ni
Salala, salala
Salala, salala
Salala, salala


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Album: Djin Djin (2007) - Angélique Kidjo

Djin Djin by Angélique Kidjo

Track List:

Ae Ae 

Djin Djin Featuring Alicia Keys & Branford Marsalis

Gimme Shelter Featuring Joss Stone

Salala Featuring Peter Gabriel

Senamou Featuring Amadou & Mariam

Pearls Featuring Carlos Santana & Josh Groban

Sedjedo Featuring Ziggy Marley

Papa

Arouna

Awan N' La 

Emma

Mama Golo Papa

Lon Lon

Videos:

Gimme Shelter

Djin Djin

Pearls

Sedjedo

Papa

Arouna

Mama Golo Papa



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Lyrics: Gimme Shelter - Angélique Kidjo

"Gimme Shelter" from the album "Djin Djin"

By Angélique Kidjo featuring featuring Joss Stone

Oh
A storm
Is threat'ning
My very life today
If I don't get
Some shelter
Oh, yeah
I'm gonna fade away

War, children
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Ooh
See the fire is sweepin'
Our very street today
Burns like
A red coal carpet
Mad bull lost its way

War, children
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Rape, murder!
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Rape, murder!
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Rape, murder!
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

The floods
Is threat'ning
My very life today
Gimme, gimme shelter
Or I'm gonna fade away

War, children
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
I tell you love
Sister
It's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away

Kiss away, kiss away


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Hip Hop

Hip hop music is a genre of African American music that developed as part of the hip hop culture in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. Hip hop is defined by key stylistic elements such as MCing/rapping and breaking/dancing. The term rap music is often used synonymously with the term hip hop music.

Musicians of Hip Hop:

The Bugz
DNA
E-Sir

P-Square
Zakah na Kah

Artist: E-Sir

Issah Mmari (May 20, 1981 – March 16, 2003), known by his stage name E-Sir, was a hip hop artist born in Nairobi, Kenya. E-Sir made his presence felt by releasing a slew of hits including “Moss Moss”, which proudly declared his arrival on the African music scene. He then went on to release his debut album "Nimefika" which was a big hit with virtually all the songs on the album becoming radio singles. Famous for his deft lyrical ability and command of the Swahili language, E-Sir is still widely regarded as one the best rappers to emerge from the Kenyan hip hop scene. Read more on Wikipedia...

Lyrics of E-Sir

Discography of E-Sir

Discography: E-Sir

E-Sir

Album:

Nimefika (2003)

Single:

Maisha (with Nameless) from the album "On Fire" (Posthumous release, 2004)

Album: Nimefika (2003) - E-Sir

Nimefika by E-Sir

Track List:

Jobless Corner 1 (Skit)

Kamata

Bamba

Moss Moss

Saree

Jobless Corner 2 (skit)

Lyrical Tongue Twister

Hamunitishi

Boomba Train

Leo Ni Leo

Nimefika 'Jo'

Saree

Kamaiko (skit)

Lyrics: Moss Moss - E-Sir

“Moss Moss” from the album “Nimefika”

By E-Sir featuring Brenda

Jasho yatiririka
Moyo wapiga
Kila mtu
Anawika
Hajui vile ya kusema
Mahewa tunapewa

Moss moss
Moss moss
(Pole pole) moss moss
(Twazienda) moss moss
Haraka haraka haina baraka

Nani mwingine mwaambiwa Kenya nzima kama mimi
Mwenye kushika mic na kuwapa kiswahili
Sure
Rhymes zikitua
Rhymes zapasua vifua (fafanua)
Na safari hii ma MC nawaombea dua

Nikiwa-hit kwa industry niki-maneouver
Kama mvua nanyesha mahewa nikileta wako wengi lakini it's obvious I'm better
It's hot in here, hot in here
Tumeshika mic, karibia
Brother kamata
Sister kata
Kiuno kwa mdundo na huu ndio mtindo

Moss moss
Moss moss
(Pole pole) moss moss
(Twazienda) moss moss
Haraka haraka haina baraka

And thanks to Ogopa's guidance
There's no defiance
Navuta more crowds than Rainbow Alliance
Wakiuliza, sema ni E-Sir
Ameshika na kuturoga kabisa
Ni mahewa
Mahewa tunapewa
Na kukatika na hizi ngoma
Basi
Twazicheza na mpango
Twazicheza mpaka jasho

Jasho yatiririka
Moyo wapiga
Kila mtu
Anawika
Hajui vile ya kusema
Mahewa tunapewa

Moss moss
Moss moss
(Pole pole) moss moss
(Twazienda) moss moss

Haraka haraka haina baraka


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Artist: Meg C

Meg C is a singer from Kenya who rose to fame in 2004 with the release of her hit single “Nipe”. Produced by Bruce Odhiambo, a former member of the famous Kenyan band Safari Sounds, “Nipe” was released to critical acclaim as part of the original motion picture soundtrack for the film “Project Daddy”. Meg C’s debut was marked by instant success as her song climbed the Kenyan music charts, and the afropop singer gained even more popularity with the release of the song’s video. With a hit song under her belt, Meg C made her presence felt in the African music industry and left her new fans eager for more. 

Lyrics of Meg C

Discography of Meg C

Discography: Meg C

Meg C

Singles:

Nipe (featuring Bamboo) (2004)

Elewa (featuring VBO)






Videos:

Nipe

Elewa

Lyrics: Nipe - Meg C

“Nipe” from the album “Project Daddy OST” (Translation)

By Meg C featuring Bamboo

Sikiza

Nimetosheka na uwongo
Hunielezi unakotoka
Hufahamu thamani ya kitu
Paka kikitoweka
Nakuomba njoo kwa mara mwisho
Nikuone sitakupa jukumu
Navyohitaji kuwa nawe
Niwe na wewe leo tu

Nipe
Usiku moja nawe
Hivyo ndivyo nataka
Nataka nikushike
Usiku moja
Usiku moja nawe
Hivyo ndivyo nakuhisi
Hata na wewe pia

Na sasa
Waniambia bado wanipenda
Huku umeniacha niende
Nasikitika bidii yako imechelewa
Penzi limekwisha
Haina haja ya kungoja
Naenda nikufahamishe
Ninavyohitaji kuwa nawe
Niwe na wewe leo tu

Nipe
Usiku moja nawe
Hivyo ndivyo nataka
Nataka nikushike
Usiku moja
Usiku moja nawe
Hivyo ndivyo nakuhisi
Hata na wewe pia

Yo Meg C kwa muda sijakuona
Ni miaka tatu na sasa nashindwa mbona
Kazi yako ya kunitibu umeshagoma
Noma, kweli uliendanga kusoma
Nime-miss siku zetu za beer na nyama choma
Kweli nimekukosa naona bado wang'aa
Siku moja ingine ni sawa inatufaa
Bamboo and you

Naomba niwe nawe
Japo siku moja
Tafadhali
Usitake zaidi
Kwa kweli hatuwezi rudiana
Machungu niliohisi
Siwezi kuyasahau
Usikumbuke usuhuba
Sahau yalopita
Kwani hayo ni ya kale
Nipe usiku moja nawe

Nipe
Usiku moja nawe
Hivyo ndivyo nataka
Nataka nikushike
Usiku moja
Usiku moja nawe
Hivyo ndivyo nakuhisi
Hata na wewe pia

Artist: Maroon Commandos

Maroon Commandos is musical group from Kenya, formed in 1970 by bandleader Habel Kifoto. It is a military band belonging to the 7th battalion of the Kenyan Army and based at the Langata Barracks in Nairobi. A year after their formation, the group released the hit song “Emily”. However, in 1972, following a tragic road accident, the band became dormant. Five years later, the band rose again to release a new album, and later the song "Charonyi Ni Wasi" which became Maroon Commandos' first major hit. Maroon Commandos performs benga, rumba and other styles of African music. In the recent past the group has also had some members outside the military ranks. Read more on Wikipedia...

Lyrics of Maroon Commandos

Discography of Maroon Commandos

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Discography: Maroon Commandos

Maroon Commandos

Studio Albums:

Riziki Haivutwi Na Kamba: Kusema Na Kufanya (1977)

Dawa Nimuone Hani (1983)

Pesa Maradhi Ya Moyo (With Daudi Kabaka) (1986)

Hasira ni Hasara (1986)

Bila Jasho "Mwakaribishwa na Maroon" (1989)

Bonya Kutché (1990)

Shikamoo (1991)

Shika Kamba (2007)

Kenya Unite (2008)

Habel Kifoto & Maroon Commandos - Greatest Hits (2008)

Pokea Salamu


Singles:

"Charonyi Ni Wasi" from the album "Hit Parade Number 1" (1979)

"Uvivu Mbaya" from the album "Uvivu Mbaya" (1981)

"Siku Ya Christmas” from the album "Siku Ya Christmas" (1981)

"Amua Nikuachie Kazi" from the album "Swahili Special Hit Parade 1983" (1983)

"Kenya Nchi Yangu” from the album "The Magic Touch of Disco Vol. 2" (1984)

"Vielly” from the album "It’s My Discothek Vol. 1" (1985)

"Naenda Safari” from the album "It’s My Discothek Vol. 2" (1985)

"Christina Pt. 1” from the album "Maradhi Ya Moyo"

"Christina Pt. 2” from the album "Maradhi Ya Moyo"


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Lyrics: Charonyi Ni Wasi - Maroon Commandos

"Charonyi Ni Wasi" from the album "Hit Parade Number 1"

By Maroon Commandos

Wadawida eeeeh!
Wadawida damroghua "Mwasinda"
Isi aha deko mana
Ndedimanyagha inyo cha mzinyi

Deka kireti eeeeh
Deka kireti ela msediliwe
Ilagho ibaha nechi ni pinana
Ni kuandikiana barua

Wadawida eeeeh!
Wadawida damroghua "Mwasinda"
Isi aha deko mana
Ndedimanyagha inyo cha mzinyi

Deka kireti eeeeh
Deka kireti ela msediliwe
Ilagho ibaha nechi ni pinana
Ni kuandikiana barua 

Aha charonyi ni wasi
Viilambo vose ni igome
Kakunda mufu ni igome
Kakunda mnavu ni igome
Machi ghenywa ni igome
Kila kilambo ni igome
Ni wasi! Ni wasi! Ni wasi!
Ni wasi! Ni wasi! Ni wasi!

Baba ukiwa mbali na kweli tuna shida sana

Shida sana, bwana

Ukitaka unga

Ukitaka mboga za majani

Maji ya kunywa, bwana

Yote in shida tupu tu, bwana

Shida

Aha charonyi ni wasi
Viilambo vose ni igome
Kakunda mufu ni igome
Kakunda mnavu ni igome
Machi ghenywa ni igome
Kila kilambo ni igome
Ni wasi! Ni wasi! Ni wasi!

Ni wasi! Ni wasi! Ni wasi!

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R&B

R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, pop and funk. This style of African American music originated in the United States after the demise of disco in the 1980s. R&B features a lush style of vocal arrangement, electronic influences and the use of hip hop or dance inspired beats.

Musicians of R&B:

Akon
Banky W
Blu 3
Enika
Habida
MB Dog
P-Square

Pam Waithaka

Seal

Artist: Habida

Born on August 17, 1981, in Nairobi, Kenya, Habida Moloney is an R&B singer who made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2008. One year later, Habida solidified her status as a force to reckon with when she released her hit single Kesho. Habida studied music and theatre in the United States before going back home to Kenya to launch her music career. During her studies, she found herself trading much needed sleep to write poetry, which would later serve as seeds for writing her own songs. With a promising African music career to look forward to, Habida is currently working on her debut album.

Lyrics of Habida

Discography of Habida

Discography: Habida

Habida

Singles:

Sunshine (featuring Nameless) (2008)

Kesho (2009)

Get Down Tonight (2010)

My Reason (featuring Cannibal) (2011)




Videos:

Kesho

Get Down Tonight

Sunshine

My Reason

Lyrics: Kesho - Habida

"Kesho"

By Habida

I don't wanna wait, baby
I don't wanna wait till tomorrow

Is it me
Or what is this
That you keep me waiting
The sun rose
And now it's setting on this love
Ahadi za kesho
Ngoja ngoja yaumiza tumbo
Tell me
What is this
I can't take it no more

Kesho, kesho
I'm ready today
Maybe it's extremely hard
Maybe huko tayari
Mi niko ready now

nieleze
Twasonga mbele au la
Maisha ni leo msema kesho ni mwongo

I feel like I'm chasing the wind
But time does not stop and rewind
Tell me baby what is this
I can't take it no more

Kesho, kesho
I'm ready today
Maybe it's extremely hard
Maybe huko tayari
Mi niko ready now

I know I'm ready to love (baby wacha maneno ya kesho)
Baby there's no stop and rewind (baby wacha maneno ya kesho)
It's about today not tomorrow (baby wacha maneno ya kesho)
what is this about baby wait,

I can't take it no more (baby wacha maneno ya kesho)
Baby I want you to love me now
Baby I want you to love me now

Kesho, kesho
I'm ready today
Maybe it's extremely hard
Maybe huko tayari
Mi niko ready now

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Artist: TID

Khalid Mohamed, commonly known as TID, is a bongo flava musician, born in 1981 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. TID is an acronym of Top in Dar, in which "Dar" refers to Dar es Salaam, his hometown. As early as age 7, TID showed an interest in music where he would perform songs of his favourite artists. In 1994, he began singing with a group known as Black Gangsters, and later with a live band called Top Band. The hallmark of his solo career was the release of his debut album which featured "Siamini”, a smash hit that catapulted TID to fame in the African music scene. Read more Wikipedia...

Lyrics of TID

Discography of TID

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Discography: TID

TID

Sauti Ya Dhahabu (2002)

Album: Sauti Ya Dhahabu (2002) - TID

Sauti Ya Dhahabu by TID

Track List:

Zeze ft. Jay Moe

Sauti Ya Dhahabu

Siamini

Mrembo

Hii Mic

Kweli

Bimbo Interlude

Siku Kama Hizi

Mtakwisha ft. Soggy Doggy

Mrembo (remix)

Videos:

Siamini


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Lyrics: Siamini - TID

"Siamini" from the album "Sauti Ya Dhahabu"

By TID

Oh siamini

Kama tuko wote

Kama tuko wote

Mimi na wewe

Wajua pendo letu lilipotoka

Ni mbali sana mpenzi siwezi sema

Milima na mabonde mengi tumeshuka

Oh, maneno mengi walisema, kote bara

Na visiwani oh oh oh

Kindani cha moyo wangu oh oh oh

Sogea karibu yangu oh oh oh

Maneno ya kweli kwako oh

Siamini

Oh siamini

Kama tuko wote

Kama tuko wote

Mimi na wewe

Taarifa hii timamu

Kumbuka la kitimu timu

Tulishanapowe jangwani

Na mambo ya baharini

Sijiwezi hasilani

Mwenzio kwako taabani oh oh oh

Kindani cha moyo wangu oh oh oh

Sogea karibu yangu oh oh oh

Maneno ya kweli kwako oh

Siamini

Oh siamini

Kama tuko wote

Kama tuko wote

Mimi na wewe

Hallo hallo, hebu nieleze manake natoka zangu zanzibari nafika darisalama

Kila kona nasikia siamini kwani nani huyu kijana

T. I.D allaa kumbe weye

Yuwapiwee, (hallo hallo)

Yuwapi mamake harusi aje hapa tuhangaike naye

Yuwapiyee

Yuwapi babake harusi aje hapa tuhangaike naye

Yuwapiwee

Yuwapi kakake harusi aje hapa tuhangaike naye

Aje hapa (Sema nao basi, halo, kwa raha zangu)

Eti aje hapa

Semi aje hapa

Sema tena aje hapa oh

Oh siamini

Kama tuko wote

Kama tuko wote

Mimi na wewe

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Lyrics: Yémandja - Angélique Kidjo

"Yémandja" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Ananamiwe-a umb
Ananamiwe-a umb

Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo

Egwaho-o ayaya yaya
Mombwoh rineo ayaya yaya

Y‚ mandja kwa midlaroum oloy‚ y
Mat'chi wowowe mombwo rineo

Ananamiwe-a umb
Ananamiwe-a umb

Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo

Egwaho-o ayaya yaya
Mombwoh rineo ayaya yaya

Y‚ mandja kwa midlaroum oloy‚ y
Owant'chi wowowe mombwo rineo

Ananamiwe-a umb
Ananamiwe-a umb

Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo
Komala bila oh-oh-oh
Ojo peh peh peh ojo

Egwaho-o ayaya yaya
Mombwoh rineo ayaya yaya

Epamiki Y‚ mandja oloy‚ y
Owant'chi wowowe mombwo rineo

Peh peh peh ojo ayaya yaya
Ananamiwe-a umb
Ananamiwe-a umb

Ananamiwe-a umb

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Lyrics: Idjé-Idjé - Angélique Kidjo

"Idjé-Idjé" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Kwilo kuono
Betu vivetwe
Kwilo kuono we dun

Kwilo kuono
Udwa damega
Kwilo kuono we dun

Kwilo kuono
Yentu yatuele
Kwilo kuono we dun

Kwilo kuono
Bodo ya z'niko
Kwilo kuono we dun

Idj‚-idj‚-idj‚
Azo k‚r‚ k‚mika nomua

Idj‚-idj‚-idj‚
Azo k‚r‚ k‚mika nomua

Idj‚-idj‚-idj‚
Azo k‚r‚ k‚mika nomua

Idj‚-idj‚-idj‚
Y-Yeh

Kwilo kuono
Uzouro pig'mo
Kwilo kuono we dun

Kwilo kuono
Wetu hentwe le
Kwilo kuono we dun

Mi kouno blayed—n (huh-huh huh-huh)
Mi h'un h'a mito lemeh (huh-huh huh-huh)
Mi dossi sinuye (huh-huh huh-huh)
Mi ka kwabo yeah

Kwilo kuono
Bodo yagmag-mo
Kwilo kuono we dun

Kwilo kuono
Wesne gag-nle
Kwilo kuono we dun

Y-Ye-h

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Lyrics: Tatchédogbé - Angélique Kidjo

"Tatchédogbé" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Wa-tatch‚ robe
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
Wa-tatch‚ robe 

(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)

Umbe nafon-eh
Wa un'g kwo
Ta ra-tach‚ robe
Yeman kokuah
Nunawa'ha
Ena wanio

Oh-[k]'hohe
[R']okane yem-mieba
Oh-kw'ha h'ungkwo
Tah-romok'aneware

Nk'oh-[k]'hohe
[R']okane yem-mieba
Oh-kw'ha h'ungkwo
Tah-romok'aneware

Y-ea h'aaah-le ne neh!
Y-ea-h tchooooh le ne neh!
Tchooooh-ooh le ne neh!

Wa-tatch‚ robe
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
Wa-tatch‚ robe 

(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)

Umbe nafon-eh
Wa un'g kwo
Ta ra-tach‚robe
Yeman kokuah
Nunawa'ha
Ena wanio

Oh-[k]'hohe
[R']okane yem-mieba
Oh-kw'ha h'ungkwo
Tah-romok'aneware

Nk'oh-[k]'hohe
[R']okane yem-mieba
Oh-kw'ha h'ungkwo
Tah-romok'aneware

Wa-tatch‚ robe

Hump... le-le-leh
Hump... le-le-leh
Hump... le-le-leh (Oow!)
Hump... le-le-leh (Oow!)
Hump... le-le-leh (Oow!)
Hump... le-le-leh (Oow!)

Kwe gwe'ng djare ka-ka
Oh kwe ro-kwe-kwe
Tche'ha nonide
Oh nudakwe-oh tcho
Do sa kwassila

Wa-tatch‚ robe

Kwe gwe'ng djare ka-ka
Un'doh kwe ro-kwe-kwe
Tche'ha nonide
Oh nudakwe-oh tcho
Do sa kwassila

Wa-tatch‚ robe 

Wa-tatch‚ robe
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
Wa-tatch‚ robe 

(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)
(le-le-le)

Taton-djo n'djoromi
Taton-djo n'djoromi
Taton-djo n'djoromi

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Lyrics: Azan Nan Kpé - Angélique Kidjo

"Azan Nan Kpé" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Ahiwo-n-n
Bowessi bawa dji-hi-lo-h'o
Ibopomo-o
Etan boda outan nougbe
Mehbao twi biwe teh-teh
Mi kwon dji kwo
H'evile noh zizanweh
Ahiku ban djiho
Bethole nubeduhe

Emaka yinoro pibighen
Turi rimheoh
Mewi buduyadjiwe
Yeh-nan gbe yehe boku
Bunanleda tuheye
Uwe teh-n—n
Webewileh kanago djedoh

N'gwazan wa kweha
Bethe ma siudo mitehne
Emini minayo-oh
Ya duru mitagleh

N'gwazan wa kweha
Ahikuman nanhan bugh
Sufan dhioleh
Yenawa dje puli-hi uh-uh

Emaka suyinan ine
H'a h'awenuha
N'dagwo mitoneh wehighele
An-ghe-yan bla ye-he dugohmeh
Bonanle goug' yeha
Tat'shia gwede
Numoko djionale djeha


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Lyrics: Adouma - Angélique Kidjo

"Adouma" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Minu miwu nugu (ladhi)
Miwa miwa nodo (ladhi)

Adouma douma douma-eh
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Minu miwu nugu (ladhi)
Miwa miwa nodo (ladhi)

Adouma douma douma-eh
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Mmm adouma ghe-ghe-ghe
Oh adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Wooooh u-we u-we
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe
Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe
Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Minu miwu nugu
(Minu miwu nugu)
Miwa miwa nodo
(Miwa miwa nodo)

Woh!

Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Minu miwu nugu
(Minu miwu nugu)
Miwa miwa nodo

Yak yak
Apapy!

Mmm adouma ghe-ghe-ghe
Oh adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Weh u-we u-we
Woh!
Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe
Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Minu miwu nugu
(Minu miwu nugu)
Miwa miwa nodo
(Miwa miwa nodo)

Woh!

Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Minu miwu nugu
(Minu miwu nugu)
Miwa miwa nodo
(Miwa miwa nodo)

Adouma douma douma
Adouma ghe-ghe-ghe

Eh eh eheh!
Adouma, adouma ghe ghe ghe
Adouma, adouma ghe ghe ghe
Adouma, adouma ghe ghe ghe
Woh
Adouma, adouma ghe ghe ghe

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Lyrics: Tombo - Angélique Kidjo

"Tombo" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

H'ulanaveh
H'ulanavers
H'ulanavers kwah-kwah-kwah

Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi tiaounde (Anh! Anh!)
Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi maniobode
Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi tiaounde (Anh! Aah!)
Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi maniobode

Betoe nogat'chu
Nogat'chuol onokua
Eh gat'chune alan djoboh nomohi

Okanuwe rakanfa
Nakam fabwe karantan
Ekan fane ame djoboh dogawi

Okanuwe rakanfa
Nakam fabwe karantan
Ekan fane ame djoboh dogawi

Alfa-eh nakanse
Nakan s‚bw‚ karantan
Ekan s‚n‚ ame djoboh dogawi

Betoe nogat'chu
Nogat'chuol onokua
Eh gat'chune alan djoboh nomohi

Alfa-eh nakanse
Nakan s‚bw‚ karantan
Ekan s‚n‚ ame djoboh dogawi

Seh'ue
Seh'ue wesnieh bwonosieh
Seh'ue wesnieh bwonosieh

Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi tiaounde
Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi maniobode
Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi tiaounde
Papa vodossi papap
Logozok-woopi maniobode
Papa vodossi papap
Mhhh woopi woopi tiaounde, ah-ah!
Papa vodossi papap
Woopi woopi maniobode

Olanloveassi lon vadjo, olanloveassi
Seh'uewessi eh wessi wezo, seh'uewessi
Wehe seh'ue seh'ue

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Lyrics: Lon Lon Vadjro - Angélique Kidjo

"Lon Lon Vadjro" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Daa nonong-ye
Wawabo nia-eh
Sonouke
Nononya sokiame oh-oh

Noo nong nuk wedube
Begedeni
Wandjia
Nambuka men sweontino

Lon lon vadjo
Woreka werem-mla (yek!)
Voo
Woreka werem-mla
H'ra h'ra nona musso

Bioo nong nuk emino
Degla nonoye
Atighe
Memetod
Emukia diodo

Noo nong nuk wedube
Begedeni
Wandjia
Nambuka men sweontino

Agwessi
Agwessi
Agwessi lon-lon
Agwessi ah

Lon-lon

Lon-lon vadjo

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Lyrics: Djan-Djan - Angélique Kidjo

"Djan-Djan" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Djan-djan
Djan-djan
Djan-djan
Mariko-mariko
Djan-djan-djan

Ago‚
Wundo kwoe deyogo gan
Demewisieh basame

Ago‚
Ani uwe mino fwononse wa kwenuhme
Awikh'won dwa djaka betoh honlu betoh
Ng'ougwarata rekalekwo rokwe h'ameha

Ago‚
Miwaseh mimikanle rh'uzu a galeta

Nd' ago‚
Ani uwe mino kwonnose wa kwenuhme
Wasa kwele wehdo-loh noughelessi
Ouno begobeh djohe lotan tan we-we
Kwasa kwele wehdo-loh noughelessi
Ouno begobeh djohe lotan tan we-we

Nunenagwe nunenay-olon nunenagwe nunehay-on (Ouf!)
Benumero ou-on eh-eh do zonkundo akwedubewenoh

Mina misseh birro (Oh!)
Mina misseh birro
Dja-ga-ga dogo djina biawe
Mina bisseh birro

Ago‚
Miwaseh mimikanle rh'uzu a galeta

Nd' ago‚
Ani uwe mino fwonnose wah kwenuhme
Wasa kwele wehdo-loh noughelessi
Ouno begobeh djohe lotan tan we-we
Kwasa kwele wehdo-loh noughelessi
Ouno begobeh djohe lotan tan we-we

Mina misseh birro (Oh!)
Mina misseh birro
Dja-ga-ga dogo djina...

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Lyrics: Houngbati - Angélique Kidjo

"Houngbati" from the album "Ayé"
By Angélique Kidjo

Humba t'hip-t'hip
Humba yop-yop

Bethe memikare
Thugweya guzu eghe sansifo
T'ngbi bete kafo noun'g bethore
T'himi biboh tika mitonameh

Hat'ho remo rewa
Tebakman mazou mi yeye namoh
T'uhruru makwiya huki daglo
T'hinan pan gwo eta bono miwo

Houngbati - owi
Haja'harak mikwadia
Oja nimadhi nohi
Hamounou thi betoh

N'houngberri ohi
Haja'harak mikwadia
Oja nimadhi er
Hamounou thi betoh

Bethe memikare
Thugweya guzu eghe sansifo
T'ngbi bete kafo noun'g bethore
T'himi biboh tika mitonameh

Aremo
Aremong
Keledja obehra tikwo tikwo tikwo

Karajok karajok karajok

Houngbati-thi
Houngbayo
Houngbayop-yop
Houngbayo

Houngbati-thi
Houngbayo - aaah!
Houngbayop-yop
Houngbayo

Houngbati, houngbayo

Houngbati-thi


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Lyrics: Agolo - Angélique Kidjo

"Agolo" from the album "Ayé"

By Angélique Kidjo

Morio orio
Ola djou monké n'lo
Ola djou monké
Ola djou monké n'lo

Eman tché foya lénin
Ifé foun gbogbo ayé
Eman tché gbagbé ifé
Ifé foun ilé baba wa
Ifé ayé ilé

Ayé é

Igbahoun foun ayé

Agolo agolo agolo agolo 

Agolo agolo agolo agolo


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Album: Ayé (1994) - Angélique Kidjo

Ayé by Angélique Kidjo

Track List:

Agolo

Adouma 

Azan Nan Kpe 

Tatchedogbe 

Djan Djan

Lon Lon Vadjro

Houngbati

Idje Idje

Yemandja

Tombo


Videos:

Agolo

Tombo


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Genge

Genge is a genre of hip hop music originated in Nairobi, Kenya in the 1990s. The name was coined by Clemo, a music producer and popularized by rappers such as Jua Cali. Genge incorporates hip hop, dancehall and traditional African music styles, and is commonly sung in Sheng (slang), Swahili or local dialects.

Musicians:

Jua Cali
Karma
Nonini

Nyota Ndogo

Artist: Nyota Ndogo

Born Mwanaisha Abdalla Mohamed on January 3, 1981 in Mombasa, Kenya, Nyota Ndogo is a musician who performs taarab-influenced pop music. Nyota’s father Abdala Atib, a musician with a local Mombasa band, influenced her interest in African music at an early age. Her songs, mostly in Swahili with a few in English, are sung in taarab, as well as in the kapuka and genge genres. Nyota dropped out of school and worked as a house help until her talent caught the attention of a local producer. This led to the release of her hit song “Nibebe” which firmly established her as one of the leading female singers of East Africa. Read more on Wikipedia...

Lyrics of Nyota Ndogo

Discography of Nyota Ndogo

Official Website of Nyota Ndogo

Discography: Nyota Ndogo

Nyota Ndogo

Chereko (1999)

Natoka Mbali Na Wewe

Mpenzi (2007)

Mama wa Kambo (2009)

Album: Mpenzi (2007) - Nyota Ndogo

Mpenzi
By Nyota Ndogo

Track List:

Watu Na Viatu

Nibebe Feat. Nonini 

Njoo

Watu Wote (Remix)

Nalia

Natoka Mbali

Mpenzi Feat. Mr. Blue

Mende Feat. Lady S.

Harusi

Dunia (Remix)

Mambo Kombo 

Nisamehe

Dunia Hii (Remix Instrumental) 

Videos:

Nibebe

Watu Na Viatu

Nalia

Mpenzi Feat. Mr. Blue

Dunia (Remix)

Mambo Kombo