"Tumba La Nyama" / "Mulema" | Richard Bona

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • In a mesmerizing performance, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Richard Bona weaves beautiful vocal loops into a mesh of sound, powered by his "magic voodoo machine."
    Get TED Talks recommended just for you! Learn more at www.ted.com/si....
    The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request here: media-requests...
    Follow TED on Twitter: / tedtalks
    Like TED on Facebook: / ted
    Subscribe to our channel: / ted

КОМЕНТАРІ • 828

  • @arreybate
    @arreybate 3 місяці тому +27

    🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
    Anyone watching in 2024? As a Cameroonian we 're incredibly proud of Richard Bona's music and a bunch of other amazing artists which the world is only starting to explore. Bona heads a long line of fine artists from Cameroon. Some people know us just for football but we're much more... in almost every industry we've got stars shinning
    Put a LIKE if you're sending love to Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

  • @RichardBona
    @RichardBona 5 років тому +1903

    Such an honor! Thank you TED 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @n.tlawrence8810
    @n.tlawrence8810 4 роки тому +284

    Can I see all supporters of Cameroon music 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
    We are proud of you
    Cameroon tops

    • @simeonnaphtali3359
      @simeonnaphtali3359 3 роки тому +1

      Please can you translate to English

    • @abengjuniorchuoarts9578
      @abengjuniorchuoarts9578 2 місяці тому

      💚💚💚❤⭐❤💛💛💛 i watched this in 2023 and I'm still watching it over and over cause I'm an engineering student finding ideas on building this same machine here in cameroon

    • @abengjuniorchuoarts9578
      @abengjuniorchuoarts9578 2 місяці тому

      Indeed ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @308nazmiazim
    @308nazmiazim 5 років тому +292

    "Excellence is repetition. If you wanna be good at doing something, just do it all the times."

  • @aletummark3403
    @aletummark3403 5 місяців тому +84

    Who's watching this in 2024??? Drop a like on my comment 😊❤❤❤

  • @ShaneHummus
    @ShaneHummus 5 років тому +59

    This is pure talent. It's been a long time since someone actually produced good music worth listening to.

    • @ftcheuleu
      @ftcheuleu 3 роки тому +4

      No... this man had passed the level we should see as talent. This is pure genius because I did not want to say magic.... sometimes you are asking yourself if mens are really from God then you see such demonstrations!!!

  • @yacoubalban3672
    @yacoubalban3672 4 роки тому +67

    Dans sa voix et sa musique se trouve l’âme du Cameroun. Ce pays singulier au centre de l'Afrique, qui a pour vocation de parler au monde, mais qui depuis est à l'arrêt.

  • @ARTlovesstripes
    @ARTlovesstripes 5 років тому +23

    People are complaining that this video shouldn't be on TED. I disagree. Technology, Entertainment, and Design. This would be Entertainment. He's passionate and inspiring. This is part of what TED Talks is for. I can understand that people want more studies, science, or politics on this channel, but maybe you should learn to take a break and enjoy yourself sometimes. Use this as an excuse to meditate, instead of deciding to complain about something that really isn't affecting you. Just enjoy it. You might actually be able to take something from it.

  • @koummpondo9852
    @koummpondo9852 4 роки тому +58

    As a cameroonian and a citizen of the world, I am doubly proud to see how much people can accomplish with so less. Just by working hard. SO inspiring Richard Bona. Na Som Djita.

  • @willydelort
    @willydelort 4 роки тому +86

    Écouter une telle mélodie au TED et en Duala grâce à lui, et oser lui manquer de respect après ! J'admire le Cameroun quand même !

  • @schoolfaqs
    @schoolfaqs 4 роки тому +31

    I am so proud to be Cameroonian. I love you Richard Bona

  • @priscillepolla
    @priscillepolla 3 роки тому +56

    Can't be more proud to see him on Ted. My favourite camerounaise Artist. He is a whole orchestra on his own. His music makes me feel so calm, and I am teaching my daughter to appreciate such raw and beautiful music and talent.

  • @mathildemerce2669
    @mathildemerce2669 5 років тому +160

    Damn. I feel so calm, positive and happy after watching this. Thank you for this amazingness

    • @mbakoserge
      @mbakoserge 4 роки тому +2

      I have the same feeling

    • @RipHamilton7
      @RipHamilton7 3 роки тому +5

      Back in Cameroon, people say Richard Bona's music makes you forget your life challenges and worries.

    • @romeopierre8867
      @romeopierre8867 3 роки тому +1

      It's the music behind that brings that feeling it's from an ancestral rhythm called Makune

  • @bonaventuredzekem787
    @bonaventuredzekem787 4 роки тому +42

    Perhaps one of those things you can stand and be proud to say you are from Cameroon

  • @highestpraiseint
    @highestpraiseint 5 років тому +73

    I don't understand how someone is capable of disliking such an amazing performance.... They surely come from a different planet..

    • @oseiasibey8263
      @oseiasibey8263 5 років тому +6

      🤣🤣🤣 You are right

    • @sharonibironke2163
      @sharonibironke2163 Рік тому +2

      They are jealous that's why!! That'd the only reason🤣🤣🤣

  • @audreykwontchie7034
    @audreykwontchie7034 4 роки тому +27

    Richard Bona is the Music Himself 🙏👏
    So Proud to be Cameroonian 🇨🇲❤

  • @abiodunsalami9432
    @abiodunsalami9432 5 років тому +130

    This absolutely made my day. Mind blowing performance. Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

    • @Osamormusic
      @Osamormusic 4 роки тому +3

      M From Nigeria too... This song also touched my soul.... So much deep expression. I feel lion 🦁King should have used this guys voice for their sound track cos it has so much undiluted African feel ....

    • @dipsimaris
      @dipsimaris 4 роки тому +4

      I have probably watched this over 50 times...gets to me everytime

    • @realtalkwithphil
      @realtalkwithphil 4 роки тому +2

      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @shalimaar444
      @shalimaar444 4 роки тому

      @@dipsimaris hahahahahahahahaha
      111

  • @prosperlavenir5898
    @prosperlavenir5898 5 років тому +101

    Tears allover my face! This is the deepest expression of Cameroon's rich culture. Sir keep making us fly....!

    • @epemengolle4137
      @epemengolle4137 4 роки тому +3

      Sawa lambo!

    • @stevenoah217
      @stevenoah217 4 роки тому +3

      Yeeeeees🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 my lovely country!!!!!

    • @holzhuhn
      @holzhuhn 4 роки тому +3

      I was always wondering what he‘s actually singing about... can you help here?

    • @bobyrasta100
      @bobyrasta100 4 роки тому +3

      He is an Amazing African, Cameroon(the fictional place created by France) even deny this man entry to when he lost his Mother, infact they kicked him out.

  • @frenchiexo7615
    @frenchiexo7615 5 років тому +87

    We are so proud of you 🇨🇲🧡🧡👏🏿👏🏿

  • @fassinefofana
    @fassinefofana 6 місяців тому +6

    Richard Bons is Africa's cultural gift to the world . What a talent ❤

  • @charlesati9765
    @charlesati9765 4 місяці тому +2

    This is not talent. The gift is too much for a single human being. Bona you are blessed with such gift. My eyes tear with joy just watching you.

  • @harrynsah4023
    @harrynsah4023 4 роки тому +18

    Cameroon 🇨🇲 has always produced one of the best artist in the planet earth. Manu Debango etc

  • @alexbrandon2575
    @alexbrandon2575 11 місяців тому +7

    This is how music is supposed to make you feel 😊.

  • @salescorner1
    @salescorner1 4 роки тому +234

    If you proud of being a Cameroonian drop your like...

  • @sandra220386
    @sandra220386 5 років тому +111

    Once you discover your purpose, everything comes alive... Thumbs 🆙. The pride of discovering, developing and deploying the best of you. 😃 #Bona please train the younger generations to keep this passion alive.

  • @MbuKings
    @MbuKings 2 місяці тому +1

    Richard Bona is a generational gift. Thank you @TED for honoring him. We the Cameroonians feel honored as well!

  • @dialeepie8504
    @dialeepie8504 2 роки тому +11

    I'm from Cameroon and I've always loved Richard Bona since my son introduced this icon's music to me. I understand a little of the Douala language that he sings in, and I know that he's so poetic and natural. His music flows in the soul like a quiet stream.

  • @tchoubagilles2967
    @tchoubagilles2967 4 роки тому +19

    I just imagine the hours and years of restless hardwork to produce this art in its purest form...It would be an honor to meet you someday Mr Richard Bona

  • @kojibassofficial2326
    @kojibassofficial2326 Рік тому +3

    African music touch the soul. Music has no language barrier. Richard bona is pure excellence

  • @celsegallo9131
    @celsegallo9131 4 роки тому +17

    M. BONA vous avez un vocal issus d'une planete inconnu. Un vocal exceptionnel pour des personnes exceptionnelles. @THE BEST

  • @tsafackgilloux6221
    @tsafackgilloux6221 2 роки тому +8

    The vocal at 4:49 just made my tears drop! One of My biggest dream is to attend one of your concert before God call you back. You are a mentor to millions 🙌

  • @TheBassmann123
    @TheBassmann123 5 років тому +46

    Music comes not from the instrument you play but from within. This performance is a great example!!! Oh btw Richard is a ridiculous bass player too!!!!

  • @belliskweta3570
    @belliskweta3570 3 роки тому +8

    I'm so proud to be a Cameroonian after watching this. Je t'aime Tonton Richard Bona.

  • @slinkerdeer
    @slinkerdeer 5 років тому +14

    This is a "talk" I can sit and watch for the full 12 mins. Marvellous work!

  • @sombumashinini8791
    @sombumashinini8791 5 років тому +54

    I can't get over his passion. The love he has for his art is infectious! 😍

  • @markegbe6410
    @markegbe6410 3 роки тому +4

    Two musicians that has made me see the power of music "Phil Collins and Richard Bona" these guys, seriously I don't know where the inspirations come from, songs I couldn't imagine they still bring life to them. Thank you Sir. Richard Bona.

  • @Vermin76
    @Vermin76 4 роки тому +15

    I can proudly say, I have seen Richard Bona live on two occasions and he has never disappointed me. He is a great ambassador of African Music. And oh he is so so funny 😁

  • @charlesati9765
    @charlesati9765 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you my LEGEND. You dont make music, you are MUSIC , My Goodness.

  • @juniemaffock2453
    @juniemaffock2453 3 роки тому +2

    It's one of the best TEDs I've ever seen! Not because I'm a big fan of Richard Bona, but mainly because, in my opinion, the formula "I show what I can do" + "how I did it" is more impactful !

  • @HarmonyHorizonMusic19
    @HarmonyHorizonMusic19 4 роки тому +20

    🇭🇹 I love it and play it many times 😆🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾✊🏾 when he add the bass you can feel it strong 💪🏾✊🏾✊🏾🔥 listen with headphones 🎧 to feel it 🔥🔥🔥😩😆😅👏

  • @ftcheuleu
    @ftcheuleu 4 роки тому +4

    Richard Bona giving a TED Talks!!! Hard work is real magic!!! You deserve this bro. N’est pas invité pour un TED Talk qui veut, mais qui peut!!! Bona peut! Our scientific magician !

  • @godswill_ezeonyeka
    @godswill_ezeonyeka 4 роки тому +14

    Richard Bona is beyond talented. He is just Richard!

  • @ClaversOdhiamboArt
    @ClaversOdhiamboArt 3 роки тому +3

    From the movement of his arms and fingers you can kinda tell he also knows how to play all the instruments he mimics. Blows my mind every time I watch it.

  • @jacquesmofa1513
    @jacquesmofa1513 4 роки тому +4

    Excellence is repetition. If you wanna be good at doing something, just do it all the times."
    i'm a young cameroonian in the university of buea.
    j'aime Papa Richard Bona.
    il est tellement incroyable.

  • @renethierryfouda8250
    @renethierryfouda8250 4 роки тому +1

    Les Douala portent le nom du Cameroun très haut dans le monde . Chapeau et beaucoup de respect à vous Richard Bona, feu désormais Papy Manu Dibango et Wes Madiko .
    Très fière de vous .
    Le Cameroun mais quelle richesse !

    • @mbembaleba536
      @mbembaleba536 4 роки тому +2

      Sauf que ni Manu, ni Wes ne sont Douala. Donc...

  • @Alfazri57
    @Alfazri57 4 роки тому +12

    "Excelence is Repetition"
    Ty sir Bona.

  • @didiermazembe5472
    @didiermazembe5472 5 років тому +67

    This man is a genius.

  • @saxofix4456
    @saxofix4456 4 роки тому +10

    I just shed a little tear, this is just astounding. Richard Bona represents passion and mastery of craft.

  • @sygfridmoanda5392
    @sygfridmoanda5392 4 роки тому +32

    C genre de génie on les vois que tout les 5 siècle.

  • @eyasuisrael1368
    @eyasuisrael1368 3 дні тому

    Richard Bona what a genius musician, music lives in you•

  • @Younghandsconcept
    @Younghandsconcept 4 роки тому +8

    Richard Bona thanks for all time African vibes u give us always...
    Love you sir! 🎶 🎶 🎶

  • @laetitiabiya3823
    @laetitiabiya3823 2 роки тому +3

    My God!!!! Richard you are definately the best musician ever for me! Such a talent!

  • @TheTwick
    @TheTwick 5 років тому +100

    Immigration - It makes our country richer - in ways we can never know. Thank you for coming here.

  • @stevewilliam123
    @stevewilliam123 4 роки тому +6

    Merci Richard Bona de faire rayonner l'Afrique et le Cameroun

  • @joeybenoit6269
    @joeybenoit6269 3 роки тому +5

    What a great and humble musician! May God give all blessings to you!

  • @emmanuel77000
    @emmanuel77000 4 роки тому +6

    Cradle love...
    Cradle life...
    We are sisters and brothers...
    Gentleness unites us...
    Mister Bona is a magician ❤️💖
    Light comes from the heart my friends !!! 💓

    • @simeonnaphtali3359
      @simeonnaphtali3359 3 роки тому

      Is this the translation to English?

    • @emmanuel77000
      @emmanuel77000 3 роки тому

      @@simeonnaphtali3359 It' s my inspiration through Bona' s music. Love my friend !! 💓☀

  • @franklintony2258
    @franklintony2258 5 років тому +46

    Music pure talent from Cameroon Africa

  • @unlimitedousman1344
    @unlimitedousman1344 5 років тому +13

    Second Cameroonian I'm seeing on TedTalks.
    I will present on this platform someday

    • @BunnyUK
      @BunnyUK 5 років тому

      UNLIMITED KING nah

    • @unlimitedousman1344
      @unlimitedousman1344 5 років тому

      @@BunnyUK for sure.
      I love the initiative behind TED

    • @oddone1325
      @oddone1325 5 років тому

      Make your dreams come true! DO IT

    • @unlimitedousman1344
      @unlimitedousman1344 5 років тому

      @@oddone1325 for sure. I am pretty sure I will get an invitation in the years to come

    • @utclrdc8619
      @utclrdc8619 5 років тому +1

      😊

  • @simonambassa1786
    @simonambassa1786 4 роки тому +4

    Ce Monsieur est un Maître... il maîtrise la culture....

  • @clintonmax823
    @clintonmax823 4 роки тому +16

    Am from Cameroon 🇨🇲 we’re sir Bona comes from , why am I coming across this only today 🤦🏾‍♂️😳

  • @domchemoves
    @domchemoves 4 роки тому +9

    Damn this legend ought to have many more awards I'm short of words just too much sauce , voice, vocalist, writer, instrumentalists, teacher damn he made a concert alone 🙏🙏💯

  • @mormine6834
    @mormine6834 4 роки тому +11

    Cet homme c’est la musique.👏🏽

    • @bicor3548
      @bicor3548 3 роки тому

      Vraiment je veux vraiment être fou de la musique 🎶 comme lui et surtout dans la guitare 🎸 basse

  • @martinbaleba733
    @martinbaleba733 4 роки тому +5

    Bona is a god! Nanga eboko is proud. Cameroon 🇨🇲 overwhelmed. I am amazed!!!

  • @dongmochesly235
    @dongmochesly235 4 роки тому +7

    Much love Richard Bona. You make the pride of Africa.

  • @MikkiJamz
    @MikkiJamz 3 місяці тому

    The genius is insane... Love RB. Cameroon's finest 👌

  • @nforleslie3552
    @nforleslie3552 4 роки тому +6

    One of the reasons I'm still proud of Cameroon

  • @anicetjoy5456
    @anicetjoy5456 5 років тому +5

    Richard Bona. One of the best bass player of nowadays.

  • @juliem1930
    @juliem1930 5 років тому +19

    The best ever it’s always a joy to watch you perform hopefully I watch you play life. 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 you performed all the songs I like too so yasss 😍😍👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

  • @mariechantalcheutou4244
    @mariechantalcheutou4244 4 роки тому +2

    Mes frères Camerounais nous avons du talent, sauf que il y'a qui se débrouille mieux que d'autres en s'imposant sur scène internationale et il faut saluer, j'aime tout ce qui fait mon frère Bona je suis fière de lui ,même quand il parle c'est beau à l'entendre ,il fait partir des personnes au Cameroun que j'aimerais un jour rencontrer pour les serrer dans mes bras,aimons chers frères vivants. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤pour toi mon grand.

  • @dieudbwitonzi618
    @dieudbwitonzi618 4 роки тому +22

    2:50 quand il ajoute les basslines ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🤗🤗😍🇧🇮

  • @communeebone4933
    @communeebone4933 4 роки тому +2

    un délice à consommer sans modération, merci beaucoup de nous faire plaisir Grand Richard!!!!!

  • @lariojoubert3877
    @lariojoubert3877 4 роки тому +19

    Mr richard bona the man is a legend!! hes the reason i switched from classical guitar to bass guitar and i'm loving it!! by the way hello from me all the way from cape town south africa✌

  • @cedricbler7340
    @cedricbler7340 3 роки тому +2

    Oui à l'excellence et NON à la médiocrité. Monsieur Bona vous nous rendez fiers et orgueilleux❤

  • @loicnkwuidja1661
    @loicnkwuidja1661 4 роки тому +4

    Cet homme est tout simplement un virtuose. J’en pleure😭😭

  • @fuheric3957
    @fuheric3957 3 роки тому +3

    Richard Bona is unique 🎉🎉He is just music. His music should be prescribed in hospitals to cure depression. Respect 👌👌🎼🎼

  • @AjwogTHUM
    @AjwogTHUM 5 років тому +6

    "Oh thank you very much my kind and noble friend.."
    The good vibe this guy oozes🙌

  • @herve4c
    @herve4c 4 роки тому +1

    Been a big fan from my childhood. Thumbs up music legend. M a proud Kamer dude.

  • @emeliaainooson1755
    @emeliaainooson1755 3 роки тому +7

    The most incredible artist I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

  • @MuzoSTEIN
    @MuzoSTEIN 4 роки тому +11

    From THE DEEPEST MUSICAL KIND + A VOICE AS OF ANGELS: R IC H A R D B O N A ! ! !

  • @lynthia4674
    @lynthia4674 5 років тому +8

    I never thought it was possible for one person to release so much good energy, maybe procrastinating was the right thing to do :']

  • @dannembot5490
    @dannembot5490 3 роки тому +1

    C'est quel genre de talent ça Seigneur 😩😩😩

  • @adeyinkaibidapo
    @adeyinkaibidapo 5 років тому +36

    In your music, i find too much excellence by dynamism. I speak local douala only in #RichardBona 's songs.

  • @joeybenoit6269
    @joeybenoit6269 3 роки тому +3

    And this humble musicians voice has now brought tears to my eyes flowing down my cheeks!

  • @musamercy8311
    @musamercy8311 4 роки тому +4

    Wow this is pure natural sound..pure talent...from South Africa

  • @jimbim4405
    @jimbim4405 4 роки тому +2

    The thing about Bona is he simply "is" music. It pours out of every single pore in his body - and that's a VERY rare quality, even amongst musicians. Always a pleasure....

  • @carmenderafaelmateia
    @carmenderafaelmateia 3 роки тому +7

    I think this is the best UA-cam TEDx

  • @basilekidi1580
    @basilekidi1580 4 роки тому +4

    Wow , what a marvel , a masterpiece. I'm so proud of you Richard Bona. Your music is so pure and soothing!!! One of the best of the best on this planet. Big love from a Cameroonian bro in California.

  • @maelnikapisse20
    @maelnikapisse20 4 роки тому +1

    Cette reprise de Mulema est envoûtante

  • @mohamedsami7346
    @mohamedsami7346 5 років тому +19

    Speechless whenever I listen to Bona

  • @Roj0620
    @Roj0620 5 років тому +22

    Another demonstration of pure genius.....
    Continue to shine
    love and support from 237 Kamer

  • @AjwogTHUM
    @AjwogTHUM 5 років тому +34

    This sounds so authentically African.
    I just got inspired🙌

  • @GuitarTime
    @GuitarTime 5 років тому +5

    The bright sound of guitarlele goes very well with Richard's voice! Amazing musicianship to deliver such music with that tiny instrument !

  • @yourmobility1559
    @yourmobility1559 3 місяці тому

    Thank you sir Richard Bona , so spiritual. thank you also for the wise words.

  • @peguyvaldo4422
    @peguyvaldo4422 2 роки тому +1

    J'ai du mal croire q'un tel talents n'est pas exploiter ici au Cameroun 😓😓 le jour qu'on va perdre un si grand homme nous allons le regretté.. 😢😢

  • @suzannegaellemoundjonguine1833
    @suzannegaellemoundjonguine1833 4 роки тому +3

    Ce monsieur est un genie!

  • @katniss3676
    @katniss3676 4 роки тому +9

    Wouaaarh absolument magnifique ! 😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @didobaleba3848
    @didobaleba3848 3 роки тому

    Proud of what your’ doing for this art Richard. Am CAMEROONIAN and proud to say we The same nation

  • @eniemeuful
    @eniemeuful 4 роки тому +3

    Moments like this makes me proud to be a compatriot.

  • @StephanieElizabethMann
    @StephanieElizabethMann 5 років тому +15

    Beautiful. Though I have never been home to my mother's house your talk and music took me on a flight to there. Thank you.

  • @Mulu_Neh
    @Mulu_Neh 4 роки тому +15

    My favourite musician of all times.
    Much respect 👏👏👏👏