[@ogetoj6245]

The three vocalists have for a long while done us proud. The fusion of the angelic voices of Wuta Mayi and Josky Kiambukuta, humming of Ndombe Opetum and the jolly- go of The Maestro Luambo Luanzo Makiadi makes it unforgottable even in the ears of our unborn! Dr. Ogeto International

[@zuberisalum2004]

Who. Play. Saxophone

[@yabokumba9464]

@@zuberisalum2004 dj7ele djdjjdjd9ddd9d

[@LoveGabon]

Merci Merci Franco. Pour nous enfants des années 70, tu nous a fait danser en Afrique centrale et en France; que des bons souvenirs quand mes soeurs ramenaient les 45 ou 33T. L'afrique centrale etait fière de toi. merci Franco et le T.P O.K Jazz. Grace a vous je me sentais Zairoise aussi!

[@juliusakilimali9696]

Machozi yangu yanatoka yenyewe. Nimekumbuka miaka ya 70, 80/90!

[@tomingosi4598]

When life was really good ❤😂🎉🙏👏👍🙋🤗💯 right

[@johnshimmon5423]

the trio of franco on the mi solo, michelino on the solo, simaro on the rythm and decca on bass is just magical.

[@omondiguya9977]

Orgasmic

[@rabsonkaluba5146]

Captivating!!!

[@HassanAli-kq4sp]

It was the best combination

[@jacquesolondo2381]

Ah, grand maître

[@apolo1781]

Who is still listening franco in 2021?

[@piusecweru8423]

Me in 2024

[@timothymusyoka1798]

Me. In 2024. 😊

[@dianaokwach4008]

Merci Luambo..Merci Beaucoup. .you made growing up in late 80's and early 90's awesome...asante. .R.I.P..too bad Josky has also gone

[@mwaturonicholas3468]

There may never be a musician comparable to Luambo.His music has always been fresh everyday for decades.

[@wasongakowino6935]

Excellent doesn't even begin to describe this masterpiece by Franco et Le T.POK. What a vocal ensemble, what excellent sax and guitar mix by the one and only Michelino! Merci

[@wyclifotina1040]

Such a beautiful performance, lovely art. Salute you all my brothers and sisters here. Peace be upon all the departed souls blessings to all who are still alive.

[@stevens9649]

Chapeau Francko avec c tube je pense à un amis d'enfance Diabète ' QUI était très mature à l'époque avec son cyclomoteur "solex " comme marque qui écouté et chanter cette chanson en revenant au bar dancing Milex à mpissa à Bacongo

[@Frititi75]

Tu es fort. Franco. Mon père S appèle Francis. Il t adorait qd j ai encore 8 ou 10 ans comme ça. Paix à son âme

[@leonardmuiruri1855]

🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 rhumba kitoko

[@juliusdeteba9173]

Huu mziki kwa kweli unanikumbusha Mbulu mpaka huzini ya kupoteza wapendwa,marafiki,mates,na hata wazazi Wangu walinituma dukani na kusikia muziki huu pale dukani 1970!!! Asante sana.

[@alloyssiaya8964]

The bass on this number is stupendous. Mpudi Deca does magic to TP OK songs. So far the best rumba music bassist I've known

[@antonynjogu8283]

Oh! My. That bass! The way it's chasing the mi-solo! Just homongous! Great.

[@antonynjogu8283]

Mpudi Decca n his bass guitar. Haki just listen to the magic he does to the song Loboko

[@kodjovi06]

La vraie Rumba
Merci Franco on ne t'oubliera jamais
Tu es mon chanteur préféré
RIP

[@tomingosi4598]

It's true, we gonna miss them big. RIP 🙏🙏🌟🌟 The Legends

[@ogetoj6245]

The guitarists in this song have a lovely coordination- led by Franco himself doubling as a vocalist ( rarely sang), the illustrious Lutumba Simaru Massiya and ever- serious Michelino with beautiful afro hair. We miss you alot. Dr. Ogeto International

[@osewemark5420]

Franco...Africas greatest..much love from Kenya

[@carinebelle5082]

2020 qui sont là

[@wilfredobonyo7942]

What a music during lockdown of corona, listening May 2020 from Nairobi,Wish I was born in 60s

I was born in 82 and enjoyed these classics during my childhood to date. I'm lucky not to be of the wamlambez generation.

[@kariluckis8030]

This is music for people born in the 40s and 50s.

[@scorestoday]

Nostalgic. God bless these African Legends. Its a new year. 2/1/22 . I am here again

[@tbwanat]

Am I th only one enjoying Ndombe Opetum's dance in this video? Lovely moves, I must say!

[@adrikodenis8652]

I tell u me too here in Arua Uganda

[@eddywinnie7539]

Here in Kenya 😘😘

[@tbwanat]

@ by far the most flamboyant member of the band

@@tbwanat so true

[@newtonsimba7930]

Very graceful. Nice.

[@israelkodiagaderrickbambatta]

The unforgettable trio of Josky ,Ndombe and Mpudi Decca are simply great .

[@johnhrichak4259]

thank you! been trying to find this style of music here in the usa for years and i have finally found it!! thank you!

[@nudiism]

Bomba Bomba mabe ................... Wow.Franco, Oh you are dead but your music kills.Your artwork lives on.

[@anthonystephenanthonysteph8833]

From my childhood till today Franco Luambo Makiadi is the best African Musician that trills me.

[@Prof.Dr.SavaiGukhu]

Here you have it again. Origin of RAP!!

[@lembangankole8984]

This music will never be overdue. These are our congolese classics. I will always love them. On top of these, please Tabu Ley, Zaiko Langa Langa need to be added to the list.

[@bencuri]

It is a bless from God that this show remained in such a good quality. What a great mixing! A real gem from the past!

[@MartialRadjab]

Ki mbanda ebanda kala😂😂😂merci bcp pepe luambo😂je viens de decouvrir la chsnson😅

[@davidwanjala4192]

I began listening to Franco in mid 80s as a small boy courtesy of my older brothers, Alois (late), Mumia (late)John and Smokin. Mario and Pesa Position among many others were my best. I am however beginning to appreciate that Luambo's 1975 could have been his best. I want to collect most, if not all of his music of 1975.

[@AboubacarSiddikh]

+David Wanjala Focus on 1972-1976. Just go over all my posts from these years.

[@davidwanjala4192]

+AboubacarSiddikh Yes, I am taking keen interest

[@davidwanjala4192]

+David Wanjala As usuals, Franco's voice takes it home for me, but the guitar from 4:02 is what kills it. The way Luambo enjoys it!!!!

[@ousmaneinjai3809]

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[@bikosi9537]

What's the name of this drumist please at 5:09

[@irenengouan5520]

Je vois mon papa a travers ces chansons ,je t'aime papa rip😭😭😭

[@guyfrancistsiehela7302]

OK JAZZ fut un monstre de la musique africaine avec une discographie intemporelle. Merci à Franco qui en grand maître a su conduire cette belle aventure à travers les générations. Je suis subjugué par autant de talents

[@josephinekiwanuka]

The party for these oldies is indeed overdue. It would be fantasitc. Mostly for the over fifties I am sure Abobacar will be the guest of honour for his dedication on posting these timeless classics

[@danielogada4707]

Musiki bila jasho!! Truly nostalgic whenever I listen to TPOK......

[@peterokoth6510]

We shall be forever indebted to you Papa Franco.. Your music lives on and on....

[@Kelemba]

It has not escaped me that your name is the one Franco took when he converted to Islam. Great pieces you've posted. Keeps OK Jazz alive.

[@ucandadiallo18]

Such flawless harmony of voice, string and wind instruments. Goodness...that sax gives it to us.

[@classiccyber2886]

Deadly combination Wuta mayi,Josky,Ndombe,Franco

[@josephonyango3658]

Thanks so much much for the lyrics i have waited for so long.

[@ilunga11]

Quand la musique congolaise avait du respect et de la valeur😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@ambemouelele1818]

Mais la musique congolaise a toujours de la valeur, c'est l'une des musiques les plus sûres d'Afrique. Moi je suis IVOIRIEN, et j'ai un grand respect pour cette musique. Cette musique a bercée mon enfance et ma jeunesse. Je l'aime avant la musique de mon PAYS LA CÔTE D'IVOIRE.

[@hellamaineah4060]

This song is ever new and a hit whenever I listen to it. Especially the solo guitar 🎸🎸🎸

[@dwakaba2]

Thank you @AboubacarSiddikh for your excellent work.,uploading such a master piece

[@machukanett]

I Keep listening day after day. Truly soothing music. I don't understand lingala though 😬😬

[@henryonsando1899]

Franco set Lingala Music standards very high anywhere and everywhere in the world. I cant belief this music was done in1975

[@ericstonlead]

Amazing raw Africa talented musicians writing the alphabet of rumba, what a beautiful cultural expression and experience.

[@lembangankole5133]

These are oldies, but never overdue because of their qualities. Just play them in any congolese party and see how the dance floor will be full with people. Greatest music ever. I can't get enough of it.

[@nabendepeter934]

Franco with his T P OK jazz band is the greatest Congolese musician of all time. Rip

[@Maselura]

Memories that will reign for ever.

[@hesbonsiricha16]

I have grown in their songs, where do good times go??😭😭

[@richardwasonga-ig6ft]

Marvelous performance we shall rejoice for ever

[@thierrymumbuono490]

Ah !!!!!! La belle époque,...
6 Juin 1976, Vingt ans de l'orchestre Ok Jazz, avec Michelino à la guitare Solo.

[@davidhimbara7579]

OMG - Just when I think I have seen the best of Franco, then I stumble on additional gold Aboubaker has found.

[@newtonobado957]

My first encounter with tout puissant was early 70s and they have remained my favorites

[@petermukhebi5828]

This song is worth being a national anthem of the "Rhumba Republic". Whiling away a Sunday superbly listening to these great guys

[@antonynjogu8283]

I think Simba Nkoni should be the Rhumba anthem. Mfumbu wa Chibangu would agree

[@saidiarubati9396]

Merci franco and l'ok jazz

[@soloogado962]

Thank you Aboubacar for this piece. It's one among the best masterpieces the Master himself, Franco L Makiadi & T.P. OK JAZZ, put out for our enjoyment! Long live African music - the DRC musicians continues to produce for music lovers around the world..

[@jillongere6251]

Bomba bomba; one of the best of the early Franco´s compositions. Very good music to sit and listen to.

[@davidwanjala4192]

Early Franco's compositions? Franco was in his prime by this time.

[@georgeodhiambo598]

Franco's early compositions were in late fifties to sixties. Franco composed this song in late seventies.

[@leonardmuiruri1855]

Very nice and evergreen

[@odidiowiti5475]

Good work man. You have made my year.

[@justuskiunga1025]

(Today I have had enough of your nonsense, I cant take it anymore)
boma ngai libela ooh omema ngambo,
(kill me once and for all and bear the blame)
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai napekisi yo te ooh bovanda,
(but I have not prohibited / stopped you to stay with him)
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai napekisi yo te ooh bovanda.
(but I have not prohibited / stopped you to stay with him)
Lelo oyo nalembi, nalembi,
(Today I have had enough of your nonsense, I cant take it anymore)
sasanga libela ooh omema ngambo,
(destroy me once and for all and bear the blame)
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai na pekisi yo te ooh bovanda,
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai napekisi yo te ooh bovanda
(but I have not prohibited / stopped you to stay with him) (x 2)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO :
Otuna na bato soki bayebi ngai,
(You usually inquire from people if they know me)
otunaka soki nazali kitoko mama aah,
(you usually inquire from people if I am beautiful)
mama abota nga kitoko eeh,
(my mother bore me beautiful)
tata alula ngai na bo mwana mama munu eeh.
(hence your husband admired me since my childhood)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Yo moto oyebi partout ya niveau,
(You are the person who knows all the movements of your husband)
ngai ya ngana nasala nini bandeko eeh,
(I the daughter of my parents what do I do?)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi mama munu eeh.
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Okoma kosala bazuwa lokola mwana moke eeh,
(You have ended up having jealousy like a small child because of a man)
yo moto okoli bayebi yo mingi bandeko eeh,
(you are a grown up and alot of people know you, brothers and sisters)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
Bazuwa ya bosenzi tika tika aah
(stop your jealousy of stupidity)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Okoma ko survey mobali lokola mwana moke eeh,
(you have ended up watching over you husband like a small child)
soki abimi okomi koluka bipai nyoso eeh,
(if he leaves the house you start looking for him from all over)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bana nayo bakoli te
(your kids have not yet grown)
ooh mama munu eeh.
(ooh my dear mother)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Otuna na zando soki ngai nazali kitoko eeh,
(You go inquiring from the market if I am beautiful)
otuna na bato soki bayebi ngai,
(you ask people if they know me)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi mama munu eeh.
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
Franco:
Okomi kotuna bato epai nazalaka eeh,
(You have ended up inquiring from people where I stay)
natindela yo mokanda na numero nangai,
(when I already sent you a letter with my telephone number)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi mama munu eeh
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
Franco :
Otuna na Oscar soki ayebi ngai,
(You asked Oscar if he knows me)
otuna na Sukami soki nazalaka kitoko eeh,
(you asked Sukami if I am beautiful)
mama abotanga motane eeh,
(I want you to know my mother bore me with a yellow / light skin complexion)
tata alula ngai na bomwana aah
(your husband admired me since childhood)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
Franco:
Yo moto osimba likoti ya mobali na ndako eeh,
(You are the person who knows your husband well)
balobaka kutu ba kosaka yo te bandeko eeh,
(people say no one can lie to you)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi tika tika
(stop this is jealousy of stupidity!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Okoma ko surveye voiture ya mobali nayo,
(You end up surveying your husband's vehicle)
soki atelemisi yango epai nangai,
(if he stops it at my house)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bana nabiso bakoli te ooh mama munu eeh.
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)

[@rhumba.lovers]

Justus Kiunga thank you for taking your time to translate this song..merci merci 🙏🏾

[@kevinapudo3274]

Wonderful

[@veryleon2500]

Thank you.

[@wyclifotina1040]

Thank you very much for this work...following from Rongo Migori Kenya.

[@franckfuala9965]

A L'ÉPOQUE Mr SAKOMBI SORTAIT AVEC UNE DAME TRÈS CONNUE. LA FEMME A FAIT UNE DEMANDE A FRANCO DE CHANTER CONTRE Mme SAKOMBI 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ndoyinsilu4655]

C'etait la belle MAMAN MAPASA MOLEKA MONZO ndé kolo masolo.

[@franckfuala9965]

@Ndoyi Nsilu oui c’était Maman Mapasa Moleka Monzo. Elle était très belle et bcp de classes.

[@bernardgichanamokaya812]

A talented musician who transcended all time! 5:17

[@suleimansaleh7884]

Actually my mentor Abdillahi Salim may he rest in eternal peace gave me a c90 chrome cassette of the whole show only to realise it was the legacy he left me for the live of this music. Rip Dad and Abdos.

[@AboubacarSiddikh]

The whole show was 2 hours

[@hillarysadika3314]

Suleiman Saleh... l would so much love to see that full concert too 😀

[@newtonsimba7930]

Oh my. Very nice music. Everlasting. Nostalgic.

[@felixmeke1459]

old is gold indeed !!!! the lead guitar and the trumpet blends so well RIP franco

[@boboguya7017]

How would congo music be if the like of Franco were alive today!!!!!

[@LuiScoffeeTV]

THE SAXO MAN IS SOMI SOMIDA THE ACTUAL PDG OF SOMIDA COMPAGNIE IN KINSHASA CONGO, REALY I LIKE THE MUSIC

[@josephsarabisara2994]

Lui'Scoffee TVu

[@josephsarabisara2994]

Solola bien werasson

[@HausnerWendo]

Dele Pedro

[@charlesodero7502]

Saxaphonist is Issac Msekawa the Zimbabwean.

[@zuberisalum2004]

Thanks. Brooo

[@mwajuma65a]

Congolese musique is beautiful and loved in the whole Africa and world.

[@sagamomattaro6568]

that is a music to listen - todays musicians should learn from that

[@davidoyoo6319]

Was my best music in 1980, quite nostalgic.

[@benmutembeitv4953]

When great music by maestros is made to be nostalgic, the on thing is to feel the nolstagia

[@thierrymumbuono490]

Bomba bomba mabe, chanson de Lutumba Simaro, diatribe de Marie Hélène Moleka à l'encontre de Nicky Kandolo, les deux femmes fatales de Dominique Sakombi Inongo dès années 1970-1977.

[@karlmarxgibson7497]

4:14 PDG of Tpok jazz, moves towards his super string lutenants for the formartion ,mi-solo , rythim and solo.

[@kevinapudo3274]

4.02 and beyond is simply electric

[@omondiguya9977]

Mano en Baa... pure talent 04:02

[@robertkwendo1963]

A good reminder, youth, life is a cycle and nobody can change the fact

[@mwakiosammy8301]

Adieu le commandant Josky KIAMBUKUTA LONDA! Kende malamu!

[@clementgmumba3612]

Many of us enjoy his music

[@ngetealf4953]

May God bless your souls. I love you all, today, tomorrow and forever.

[@jamesnselle934]

The man at the alto is Pedro delle. Very soothing music.

[@stevensita8873]

Ça me rappelle mes vacances au village de mes parents ds le pool précisément Congo Brazzaville région du pool et je me rappelle j’avais 4 ans où 6 ans y’avait les jeux africains a Brazzaville et nous étant éleves à l’école primaire fallait s’entraîner à meeting comme un bon pionnier de l’époque avec le marxisme léniniste au Congo Brazzaville avec le président Marien Ngouabi de l’époque

[@StephenWahome-oi3tu]

King of African music

[@clainamdany]

LUAMBO FRANCO MAKIADI AND TP OK JAZZ
BOMBA BOMBA MABE
(DOING THINGS IN THE BEHIND SCENES IS BAD)
c.c Mutumi Godfrey Ojiambo
(Today I have had enough of your nonsense, I cant take it anymore)
boma ngai libela ooh omema ngambo,
(kill me once and for all and bear the blame)
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai napekisi yo te ooh bovanda,
(but I have not prohibited / stopped you to stay with him)
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai napekisi yo te ooh bovanda.
(but I have not prohibited / stopped you to stay with him)
Lelo oyo nalembi, nalembi,
(Today I have had enough of your nonsense, I cant take it anymore)
sasanga libela ooh omema ngambo,
(destroy me once and for all and bear the blame)
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai na pekisi yo te ooh bovanda,
nayebi ozali nkolo ya mobali,
(I know that you own this man / he is your husband)
ngai napekisi yo te ooh bovanda
(but I have not prohibited / stopped you to stay with him) (x 2)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO :
Otuna na bato soki bayebi ngai,
(You usually inquire from people if they know me)
otunaka soki nazali kitoko mama aah,
(you usually inquire from people if I am beautiful)
mama abota nga kitoko eeh,
(my mother bore me beautiful)
tata alula ngai na bo mwana mama munu eeh.
(hence your husband admired me since my childhood)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Yo moto oyebi partout ya niveau,
(You are the person who knows all the movements of your husband)
ngai ya ngana nasala nini bandeko eeh,
(I the daughter of my parents what do I do?)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi mama munu eeh.
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Okoma kosala bazuwa lokola mwana moke eeh,
(You have ended up having jealousy like a small child because of a man)
yo moto okoli bayebi yo mingi bandeko eeh,
(you are a grown up and alot of people know you, brothers and sisters)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
Bazuwa ya bosenzi tika tika aah
(stop your jealousy of stupidity)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Okoma ko survey mobali lokola mwana moke eeh,
(you have ended up watching over you husband like a small child)
soki abimi okomi koluka bipai nyoso eeh,
(if he leaves the house you start looking for him from all over)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bana nayo bakoli te
(your kids have not yet grown)
ooh mama munu eeh.
(ooh my dear mother)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Otuna na zando soki ngai nazali kitoko eeh,
(You go inquiring from the market if I am beautiful)
otuna na bato soki bayebi ngai,
(you ask people if they know me)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi mama munu eeh.
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
Franco:
Okomi kotuna bato epai nazalaka eeh,
(You have ended up inquiring from people where I stay)
natindela yo mokanda na numero nangai,
(when I already sent you a letter with my telephone number)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi mama munu eeh
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
Franco :
Otuna na Oscar soki ayebi ngai,
(You asked Oscar if he knows me)
otuna na Sukami soki nazalaka kitoko eeh,
(you asked Sukami if I am beautiful)
mama abotanga motane eeh,
(I want you to know my mother bore me with a yellow / light skin complexion)
tata alula ngai na bomwana aah
(your husband admired me since childhood)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
Franco:
Yo moto osimba likoti ya mobali na ndako eeh,
(You are the person who knows your husband well)
balobaka kutu ba kosaka yo te bandeko eeh,
(people say no one can lie to you)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bazuwa ya bosenzi tika tika
(stop this is jealousy of stupidity!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)
FRANCO:
Okoma ko surveye voiture ya mobali nayo,
(You end up surveying your husband's vehicle)
soki atelemisi yango epai nangai,
(if he stops it at my house)
tokowela nde nini eeh,
(what are we fighting over?)
bana nabiso bakoli te ooh mama munu eeh.
(this is jealousy of stupidity, my dear mother!)
CHORUS
Bomba bomba mabe eeh,
(Concealing issues is bad)
nga nazalaka na mobali nayo ooh,
(I inform you thst I am your husband's mistress)
na bombamaka ooh,
(this is a secret that I have kept from you)
ondimaka te lelo na ndimi liwa eeh,
(I know you usually don't believe me but today am ready to die thats why I say it openly)
lelo nandimi kosasa aah.
(today I am ready to destroy everything)

[@Claudesiluabo2]

Merci franco

[@rodriguetchamie7838]

2024 qui est là

[@sebastianitooi5863]

When music was music.So sad we shall never get such again.Music especially in Kenya has gone to the dogs.

[@Frititi75]

Tu resteras à jamais dans les cœurs des africains Franco

[@ابنعثمن]

The sound of the trumpet makes me crying 4:06

[@ابنعثمن]

Me too

[@preciouskaskeske3578]

Oh my God C'est çà le gd Yorgo dans ses oeuvres i estl inégalable

[@cosmuskithuku8935]

Just luving the vocals by Luambo himself....

[@jumamohamedi4852]

There's many many nice musics from this guy, but we didn't listening, music like polo, mokil, and others, please help us to have it from jogoo la muziki Africa.

[@ngoranjeremie6615]

Je me souvient comme si c'etait hier. Paix a leurs ames a tous ces grands musiciens de l'OK JAZ sans oublier son leadeur FRANCO.

[@kekebotoy5393]

La réalité oooh vive l'artiste 😂

[@moisemulomba1803]

C'est monsieur au nom de luambo makiadi dit franco de mi amor fût un monstre de la musique congolaise

[@AlexandreBoyamba]

❤ces années la

[@peterchandia5152]

can't be compared to any classic music!!!!!!

[@charlesoloo5094]

Franco went but to get his replacement is nil.I started listening to his music's when I was in class three and that was 1969.Franco is my best always and forever.

[@ottom8808]

Yay! Class Three 1969! Who else? Let's assemble here. And yes: Franco in the background with Mado, Dje Melassi.....

[@grandriftyt4708]

Seen someone like Simaro Litumba in his Youthful days

[@oloothomas1243]

Thank you

[@jeannemarierutaha9086]

WAKATI TULIKUWA TUNA TUMIKA KWA CONGOVOX VOILÀ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JuniorKinsiona]

Grand Maître Franco Makiadi fut un Grand Musicien

[@Frititi75]

Très émouvant. Je me rappelle de mon père François Blewoussi

[@jeannemarierutaha9086]

NYINYI WOTE WANDUGU WAPENZI WA KONGOMANI SIKILIZENI WAKUBWA WETU WA KIIMBA HAWATAKAJAGE JINA LA MTU HÉ HÉ WEWE MWENYEWE NDIYE UNAPASHWA KUJUWA MWENYEWE OOOOOOOOOO

[@zacharynyamwange2610]

the good die young! RIP LUAMBO!!