Roga Roga sings the vibrant anthem Bokoko, released in August 2021. Ibambi Okombi Rogatien writes the lyrics and music, weaving a festive Soukous rhythm.
Released: August 15, 2021
Bokoko (feat. Extra Musica)
Roga Roga
Bokoko (feat. Extra Musica) Lyrics Translation – Roga Roga
Roga Roga sings that they have changed and now stand at bokoko, a new level of achievement. The lyrics mentions shout‑outs to friends and patrons, shows community bonds.
Humm BokokoMmm, our heritage.
Espe Bass NiataEspe Bass, step on it.
Gaella Tchikaya La PatronaGaella Tchikaya, the Boss Lady.
Gildas Ambendet NguessoGildas Ambendet Nguesso.
Mon Ami Gael IloyigoMy friend Gael Iloyigo.
Ih YahIh Yah.
Oh Hein Oh (Hein Hein)Oh hey oh (Yeah, yeah).
Oh Hein Oh (Boma)Oh hey oh (Kill it).
Oh Hein Oh (Hein Hein)Oh hey oh (Yeah, yeah).
Oh Hein Oh (Niata)Oh hey oh (Dance hard).
Oh Hein Oh (Hein Hein)Oh hey oh (Yeah, yeah).
Oh Hein Oh (Fred Otsoua)Oh hey oh (Fred Otsoua).
Oh Hein Oh (Maya Scott)Oh hey oh (Maya Scott).
Oh Hein Oh (Christ Itoua)Oh hey oh (Christ Itoua).
Oh Hein Oh (Serge Ombedo)Oh hey oh (Serge Ombedo).
Oh Hein Oh (Odette Ye)Oh hey oh (Odette Ye).
Oh Hein Oh (Sisi Kouka)Oh hey oh (Sisi Kouka).
ChegueChegue.
Best Man Le MeilleurBest Man, the best.
Eddy NgomaEddy Ngoma.
Tikulu Menga MetoThe blood of the ancestors is in us.
Katu Jimbakanandi TikuluDon’t you ever forget our heritage.
Oh Hein Oh (Shimba)Oh hey oh (Hold it).
Oh Hein Oh (Bonga)Oh hey oh (The beast).
Oh Hein Oh (Zakala)Oh hey oh (Shake it).
Oh Hein Oh (Ah Telema)Oh hey oh (Oh, stand up).
Oh Hein Oh (Ablo Diallo)Oh hey oh (Ablo Diallo).
Oh Hein Oh (Yirika Tio)Oh hey oh (Bring the heat).
Oh Hein Oh (Tikotisa)Oh hey oh (Let’s get into it).
Oh Hein OhOh hey oh.
(Shimba) Oh Hein Oh (Bonga Zakala)(Hold it) Oh hey oh (The beast is shaking).
Ahh TelemaAh, stand up.
Bozalaki Kozela Biso Epayi Bomesana KozelaYou were waiting for us where you’re used to waiting.
To Changer OhWe’ve changed, oh.
Tokomi Na BokokoWe’ve arrived at our heritage.
BokolandaYou’re going to follow.
Baril Ya Petrole Achille MbongoThe ‘Oil Barrel’, Achille Mbongo.
Chimene MountouariChimene Mountouari.
Michel Mboungou PdgCEO Michel Mboungou.
Felicien PambouFelicien Pambou.
Fiston EbataFiston Ebata.
Yohan SibayiYohan Sibayi.
Cesar Kouka Ouvre-ToiCesar Kouka, open up.
Willy Etoka Pdg Dragon De La MonnaieCEO Willy Etoka, the ‘Money Dragon’.
Oh Hein Oh (Mike Mouanga)Oh hey oh (Mike Mouanga).
Oh Hein Oh (Lebo Ndinga Oba)Oh hey oh (Lebo Ndinga Oba).
Oh Hein Oh (Ih Yah)Oh hey oh (Ih Yah).
Oh Hein Oh (Pedro Birana)Oh hey oh (Pedro Birana).
Oh Hein Oh (Destin Ossengue)Oh hey oh (Destin Ossengue).
Oh Hein Oh (Junior Igwe)Oh hey oh (Junior Igwe).
Oh Hein Oh (Ursus Mouela)Oh hey oh (Ursus Mouela).
Oh Hein Oh (Franck Amina Nzakumba Eh)Oh hey oh (Franck Amina Nzakumba, eh).
Oh Hein Oh (Kin Bopeto)Oh hey oh (‘Clean Kinshasa’).
Gentini Ngobila MbakaGentini Ngobila Mbaka.
Ih YahIh Yah.
Encore Et ToujoursAgain and always.
Il S’appelle Espe BassHis name’s Espe Bass.
Tokobina Na Decembre Album Ya SaoudienWe’ll dance in December to the Saudi’s album.
NiataStep on it.
BomaKill it.
KangaCatch it.
Boma KunaKill it over there.
NiataStep on it.
Zwa KunaTake it from over there.
Hein HeinYeah, yeah.
Ih YahIh Yah.
Premier Ministre Jessie MukuyuPrime Minister Jessie Mukuyu.
Wapi Nono Ba DiamantsWhere’s Nono of the Diamonds?
Sergio NicolasSergio Nicolas.
Jules Thierry MokokoJules Thierry Mokoko.
Julien Ngatie Le BembeJulien Ngatie the Bembe.
Bokoko (feat. Extra Musica) Music Video
The Bokoko lyrics meaning offers a glimpse of a joyous libanga tradition, inviting listeners to dance and honor their heritage.