Momo Dieng presents a voice of confusion in ‘Li Ngama Tamale’. Composed with Mouhamed Dieng, Prince Arts, and Prince Ibrahima Ndour, the song captures the shock of a partner’s abrupt change. Lyricists Momo and Mouhamed Dieng frame the situation.
Released: December 19, 2025
Li Ngama Tamale
Momo Dieng
Li Ngama Tamale Lyrics English Translation by Momo Dieng
Momo Dieng questions the loss directly. He asks why he was abandoned and observes that his partner has changed. His intuition tells him that someone else is involved.
Today Baby Diotu MalaToday, baby, I don’t recognize you.
Nga Raarma Ba Melnii Yow Kuma XamulYou’re so lost, you seem like someone I don’t even know.
Lii Bimuy Ñew Gissu Mako YoowI never saw this coming from you.
Bët Likay Fatt Dal Kon Mënuko GissThe eye that should remember this can’t even see it.
Bët Likay Fatt Duko GissThe eye that should remember can’t see.
Li Kumako Waxoon Man Dumako GëmIf someone had told me this, I wouldn’t have believed it.
Today Baby Diotu Mala YowToday, baby, I don’t recognize you.
Nga Raarma Ba Melnii Yow Kuma XamulYou’re so lost, you seem like someone I don’t even know.
Lutax Nga BayimaWhy did you leave me?
Luyax Waxulook ManWhy aren’t you talking to me?
Lutax Nga Bayima NiiWhy did you leave me like this?
Lutax Nga BayimaWhy did you leave me?
Luyax Waxulook ManWhy aren’t you talking to me?
Lutax Nga Bayima FiiWhy did you leave me here?
Ahhhhhhh EhhhhhhhAhhhhhhh, ehhhhhhh.
Ndox Tangul Dañko Wall Jikkom JaYou can’t hold hot water without something to contain it.
Man Mii Bëg Na Xam Ku Duggu Suñu DigëntèI need to know who came between us.
Jikko Ji Dè Xamè Wumalako BabyThis behavior, I don’t recognize it in you, baby.
Man Dè Bëg Na Xam Ku Duggu Suñu DigëntèI really need to know who came between us.
Mala Bëg WaayIt’s you I want.
Mala Yërëm WaayIt’s you I feel for.
Mala Xam WaayéeBut it’s you I know.
Mala Bëg WaayIt’s you I want.
Mala Yërëm WaayIt’s you I feel for.
Mala Xam WaayéeBut it’s you I know.
Lutax Sumala Gissoulè Sama Xel Di ÑaawWhy does my mind run wild when I don’t see you?
Damay Fook Ni Yangi Langak KenenëI start to think you’re messing around with someone else.
Man Lutax Sumala Jotulèe Sama Fiit Du ToggèAnd why, when I can’t reach you, do I lose all my energy?
Damay Fook Ni Yangi Waxtaan Ak KenenëI just assume you’re talking with someone else.
Giss Naani Fan Yu Muju Yii Yow Dè Danga ChangèI’ve seen it these last few days, you’ve really changed.
Dafa Melni Yangi Gissèk EnenëIt seems like you’re seeing someone new.
Xanaa Du Lii Ngama TammalThis isn’t what you taught me to expect.
Ñuy Fannan Ci Telephone BiWe used to spend all night on the phone,
Xanaa Du Lii Ngama TammalThis isn’t what you taught me to expect.
Danga May Wayal Bama NèlawYou would sing to me until I fell asleep,
Coco Duli Ngama TammalIs this what you taught me to expect?
Doxantu Corniche Dem Naani CocoStrolling along the Corniche, going to Naani Coco,
Xanaa Du Lii Ngama TammalThis isn’t what you taught me to expect.
Danga May Raay Bama NèlawYou’d spoil me until I fell asleep,
Xanaa Du Lii Ngama TammalThis isn’t what you taught me to expect.
Dima Topatoo Guddi Ak BëccëkTaking care of me day and night.
Waaw Mani Ku Yagg Ci Loxo Buñ Ko Teyè Mu Xam KooYou know, when you’re held in a hand for a long time, you get to know it well.
Dafa Melni Yangi Lonkok KennenëIt really seems like you’re with someone else.
Dafa Melni Sama Intuition Moom Dè Naxumaa YaayIt seems my intuition isn’t tricking me.
Giss Naani Yow Danga Am KennenëI can see now that you have someone else.
Xanaa Du Lii Ngama TammalThis isn’t what you taught me to expect.
Ñuy Fannan Ci Telephone BiWe used to spend all night on the phone,
Xanaa Du Lii Ngama TammalThis isn’t what you taught me to expect.
Danga May Wayal Bama NèlawYou would sing to me until I fell asleep,
Coco Duli Ngama TammalIs this what you taught me to expect?
Doxantu Corniche Dem Naani CocoStrolling along the Corniche, going to Naani Coco,
Xanaa Du Lii Nga Beg JèxalWas this what you wanted to end?
Digantè Bu Nexx Bi Mbaadu Dañu La LigèyThis sweet bond we have, I wonder if someone’s put a spell on you.
Dafa Melni Sama Gent Gii Moom Dè Naxumaa YaayIt seems this dream of mine wasn’t deceiving me.
Giss Naala Yangi Bëgëntèk KennenëI’ve seen you, you’re falling for someone else.
Li Ngama Tamale Music Video
Momo Dieng’s realization of betrayal is evident in the lyrics translation of ‘Li Ngama Tamale’. The song shows the pain of a changed relationship.