Fally Ipupa writes a bold anthem titled Lady D on the album Formule 7. He writes the lyrics with Franco Loambo Makiadi. Alex Gopher writes the music alongside Alban Ancel-Pirouelle. The song features Lingala and French.
Released: December 16, 2022
Lady D
Fally Ipupa • From “Formule 7”
Formule 7’s Lady D French Lyrics English Meaning
Fally Ipupa says a stone in the river never turns into a fish, a claim of unshakeable identity. He says he refuses gossip and asks others to do it without him. He says Lady D holds love, strength and divine blessing.
Aaah Yo Kaka Boyé Eeeh-EhAaah, it’s just like this,
Aah-aaah AaahAah-aaah, aaah.
Yo Kaka Boyé Yo Kaka BoyéJust like this, just like this.
Lady D Femme Moderne Aahn-aahnLady D, a modern woman.
Lady D Oyo Y’africa Muasi Ya TembéLady D, this African woman of ‘unshakeable pride’,
Malgré Le Haut Et Le Bas Elle Est Toujours LàThrough the highs and the lows, she’s always there.
Lady D Aza Spéciale Na Miso Ya Batu ToutLady D’s special in everyone’s eyes,
Son Cœur Est Plein D’amourHer heart’s full of love.
Ça C’est Une Chanson Pour Toutes Les Femmes FortesThis is a song for all the strong women,
Salute Ba Maman Ba Femmes FortesI salute the mothers, the strong women.
Ata Azangi Ba Moyen Mais Elle Reste ForteEven when she’s short on ‘financial means’, she stays strong.
Lady D A Dit Que L’échec N’existe PasLady D said that failure doesn’t exist.
Il N’y A Que Des Apprentissages Ce Que La Bouche DitThere are only lessons in what’s spoken,
Miss Indépendante Na Ng’oza VraieMy Miss Independent, you’re the real deal.
Après Toutes Ces Années Elle Reste Toujours FraicheAfter all these years, she’s still as fresh as ever.
Y’okotongo Nga Na Zuwa PapaYou’ll gossip about me out of ‘jealousy’, man.
Y’okfinga Nga Na Zuwa Mama Aahn-aaahYou’ll insult me out of ‘jealousy’, woman.
Y’okotongo Nga Na Zuwa Epayi Zuwa YaYou’ll gossip about me everywhere there’s ‘jealousy’,
Epayi Zuwa Ya Okutaki Nga Na YangoWherever there was ‘jealousy’, you found me in the midst of it.
Likambo Moké Mosala Ko Boma Kombo Na Ngayi Eh Pamba-pambaFor a small matter, your only work’s to ruin my name for no reason.
Na Lembi Eh-eeeh Na Bayé Eh-eeehI’m tired of it, I’ve had enough,
Nga Na Lembi Eh-eeehMe, I’m tired of it.
Nga Na Bayé Eh-eh-eh Ah-ah-ahMe, I’ve had enough.
Lady D Dieu T’as Tout Donné La Force La Santé Et La BeautéLady D, God’s given you everything: strength, health, and beauty.
Le Travail Les Enfants L’amour Lady DThe work, the children, the love, Lady D,
Aaahn Qui Es-tu Y’oza Nani Pour Mériter AutantWho are you, just who are you to deserve so much?
Je Sais Que Dieu Donne À Qui Il VeutI know that God gives to whoever He wants,
Po Azali Motema Pembé Mama AahBecause she has a ‘pure heart’, mother.
Tout Le Monde Dit Qu’oza Maboko Peté Mama AahEveryone says you’ve got a ‘generous heart’, mother.
Lady D Aza Protectrice Ya BanaLady D’s the protector of children,
Lady D Aza Instructrice Ya Bana EehLady D’s the teacher of children.
Encore Mieux Elle Transmet À Ses Enfants Des ValeursBetter yet, she passes values onto her children.
Elle Valorise La Femme AfricaineShe values the African woman,
Mais La Vie Est Un Combat Nga Na Lembi Eh-eeehBut life’s a struggle, and I’m getting tired.
Y’okotongo Nga Na Zuwa PapaYou’ll gossip about me out of ‘jealousy’, man,
Y’okofinga Nga Na Zuwa Mama Aaah-aaahYou’ll insult me out of ‘jealousy’, woman.
Y’okotongo Nga Na Zuwa Epayi Zuwa YaYou’ll gossip about me everywhere there’s ‘jealousy’,
Epayi Zuwa YaEverywhere there’s ‘jealousy’.
Okutaki Nga Na YangoYou found me in the midst of it.
Likambo Moké Mosala Ko Boma Kombo Na Ngayi Eh Pamba-pambaFor a small matter, your only work’s to ruin my name for no reason.
Na Lembi Eh-eeeh Ba Bruits Na Bino Sans EffetI’m tired of it, your noise has no effect,
Na Bayé Eh-eeeh Lady D Veut Dire Femme FataleI’ve had enough, Lady D means ‘femme fatale’.
Nga Na Lembi Eh-eeeh Tika Kombo Na Nga Na Ba CoinMe, I’m tired of it; stop mentioning my name in every corner.
Nga Na Bayé Eh-eh-eh Kitoko Ndé Nzambé Apesa Nga Merçi PapaMe, I’ve had enough; beauty’s what God gave me, thank you Father.
Alors Dans Mon Cercle Et Dans Ma Clique Je Préfère Un Ennemi Qu’un TraitreSo in my circle and my clique, I’d rather have an enemy than a traitor.
Yallah Bye-byeAlright, bye-bye.
Po Nalembi Nakomi Zoba Na Nzela Na Lekaka Matongi Sé Kombo Ya Irlène Azebi De La PorscheBecause I’m tired, I’ve become ‘like a fool’ on the road I walk, hearing only ‘backbiting’ about Irène Azebi of the Porsche.
Irène La Palmarès Pasta James MulumbeIrène with the track record, Pasta James Mulumbe.
Jimmy Kalombo Ya Laurence Bravo Nounou Tabu Peguy KinguayiJimmy Kalombo of Laurence, bravo to Nounou Tabu and Peguy Kinguayi.
Lady D Reste Calme Car Dieu T’as Choisi EehLady D, stay calm because God’s chosen you.
Oy’ayebi Que Aza Winner Atombola Loboko OoohWhoever knows she’s a winner, raise your hand,
Soki Pé Ozana Ba Jaloux Otomboli Loboko OsekiAnd if you’re among the jealous ones, raise your hand and laugh.
Dieu Zola Kolanda Belobi Ya Bato Té Ba JalouxGod doesn’t follow what people or the jealous ones say.
Libanga Ata Ewumeli N’ebalé Jamais Eko Bongwana Mbisi EhA stone, no matter how long it stays in the river, will never turn into a fish.
Mbisi Nga Motem’ebalé Kota N’o Na KatiI’m the fish in the heart of the river, so just dive right in.
Mado Ngolela Nour TshamalaMado Ngolela, Nour Tshamala.
Elysée Luambo Ya Emongo LuamboElysée Luambo of Emongo Luambo,
Bienfait Kitamba Deborah NgongoBienfait Kitamba, Deborah Ngongo.
Lebo Dinga Aubin Bgh Fiston Ingani L’espoir Achille MboyoLebo Dinga, Aubin Bgh, Fiston Ingani, Hope, Achille Mboyo.
Allez Gaultier Bilele Attaque Tous Les JalouxGo on, Gaultier Bilele, take on all the jealous ones.
Yves Mpela Na Bondy Andrea Prestone CoiffureYves Mpela in Bondy, Andrea Prestone Coiffure,
Gulain Omelonga Na Suède Patou Mbala KashoguyGulain Omelonga in Sweden, Patou Mbala Kashoguy.
Martiny Cosmétique Ya Eli MbayoMartiny Cosmetics of Eli Mbayo,
Guelord Katende La Clé De La Ville Jules OkanaGuelord Katende, the Key to the City, Jules Okana.
Fondation SungaSunga Foundation,
Gomez Tracy Kisolokele Docta Jerry Yana Le Pharmaco Na CanadaGomez Tracy Kisolokele, Doctor Jerry Yana the Pharmacist in Canada.
Okito Panda Shala Lukapa Son Excellence Serge KhondéOkito Panda Shala Lukapa, His Excellence Serge Khondé.
Non-non-non-non-non Non Non NonNo, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Nga Naboya Na Nga Mindondo Ko Swana Sans MoiMe, I refuse the ‘unnecessary trouble’; the arguing happens without me.
Nga Naboya Na Nga Matongi Faites Ça Sans MoiMe, I refuse the ‘backbiting’; do that without me.
Nga Naboya Na Nga Songo-tobo Bo Loba Sans MoiMe, I refuse the ‘malicious gossip’; speak it without me.
Et Moi Je N’aime Pas Le Kongossa Faites Ça Sans MoiAnd me, I don’t like ‘petty rumors’; do that without me.
Si Tu N’arrives Pas À M’affronter Oza FaibleIf you can’t face me, you’re weak.
Les Insultes Sur Les Réseaux C’est Pour Les FaiblesInsults on social media are for the weak.
Nga Naboya Na Nga Ba Problème Na Vanda Nyie EehMe, I refuse the trouble; I’m just sitting here in peace.
Honorable Alpha Bokole Bobo BokoleHonorable Alpha Bokole, Bobo Bokole.
Mawa Mawa Mawa Mawa Mawa Mawa Mawa AahSadness, sadness, sadness, sadness, sadness, sadness, sadness.
Et Pourtant Et Pourtant-pourtant Aza Motema BienAnd yet, and yet, she has a ‘good heart’.
Jules Makaya Hervé KatangalaJules Makaya, Hervé Katangala,
Yves Kamba Mbulu Ya Christian LusakuenoYves Kamba Mbulu of Christian Lusakueno.
Christian Senga Na DcChristian Senga in DC,
Kiki Touré Djo Lubanzila Ya WeyiKiki Touré, Djo Lubanzila of Weyi.
Lady D Music Video
The Lady D lyrics meaning describes resilience, love and divine blessing for modern African women.