NDAKHTE LO releases Néko hé, a defiant anthem of self‑identity. Moustapha Diop and NDAKHTE LO write the lyrics, and they offer a powerful melody. The song blends Wolof and English to stress universal humanity.
Released: December 10, 2025
Néko hé
Ndakhte Lo
Néko hé Lyrics English Translation by Ndakhte Lo
NDAKHTE LO sings the chant “Néko hé,” which says “No matter what, I’m a human.” The line tells listeners to reject judgment and claim their true self.
Han Han Han HanHan Han Han Han.
Jang Ma Taxula Xam Neko HeYou studied me just to claim you know me, saying ‘It’s like that’.
Jang Ma Taxula Xam Neko HeYou studied me just to claim you know me, saying ‘It’s like that’.
Dem Nga Ba Gem Numa Melul Neko HeYou went so far as to believe I’m something I’m not, saying ‘It’s like that’.
Seetu Gissul Jikko Borom Neko HeA mirror doesn’t reflect its owner’s true character, saying ‘It’s like that’.
Jang Ma Taxula Xam (Hann Hann)You studied me just to know me (Hann Hann).
Jang Ma Taxula Xam (Hann Hann)You studied me just to know me (Hann Hann).
Dem Nga Ba Gem Numa Melul (Hann Hann)You went so far as to believe I’m something I’m not (Hann Hann).
Seetu Gissul Jikko Borom (Hann Hann)A mirror doesn’t reflect its owner’s true character (Hann Hann).
Dinga JumYou will make a mistake.
Dinga WeetYou will end up lonely.
Nila Beg Degg Dici XexThat is how the truth fights to be heard in this.
Nongi SossThey are fabricating lies.
Nongi JemThey are trying their best.
Beg Yak Der Bi Dila GuerreWanting to ruin your reputation, waging war on you.
Te Du Leep Wara LeerAnd not everything needs to be explained.
Xamnga Sante Mentale Du Lunuy FoweeYou know mental health isn’t something to toy with.
Linune Bari CoowAll this noise they are making.
Li Xacc Yi Di MbowThe way the dogs are barking.
Moy Lingay Xool Giss Wutenaak Li LereIt’s because what you look at differs from the clear reality.
No Matter WhatNo matter what,
I’m A HumanI’m a human.
Ayahhh Ayahhh AyahhhAyahhh Ayahhh Ayahhh.
Noolay NaxThey are deceiving you.
Te Nolay GaanAnd they are hurting you.
Neko HeSaying ‘It’s like that’.
Boko XamulIf you don’t know,
Neko HeSaying ‘It’s like that’.
Boko XamulIf you don’t know,
Neko HeSaying ‘It’s like that’.
Xamunu May KanThey don’t know who I am,
Neko HeSaying ‘It’s like that’.
Dundu Bangi Parewo Do Dugu SerrasLife is present, but you aren’t ready to enter the ‘Seras’.
Menul Bax De Parenan Pour Yobu FerrailleIt can’t be good; they’re ready to haul away the scrap metal.
Ban Detail Taxna May GrossisteWhat detail makes me a wholesaler of trouble?
Liir De Boko Sexale Xoon De Moy DeenaA baby, if exposed to a curse, will surely die.
Duta Mbaay Lo Rere Biik Ay WaxIt’s not farming where you harvest crops; here, you harvest gossip at night.
Lumla Dik Suba Ba Jant Soo Di Ay NaxWhatever comes to you from dawn until sunset is deception.
Telele Mbele Mbele Wax FuneChattering here and there, talking everywhere.
Sentuma Si Gaalu Xac Doo Messa Wax CambayI don’t rely on a dog’s boat; you never speak of anything worthwhile.
Du May Bandi Parewo Pour Jeggi Bi RaayI’m not a bandit, I’m not ready to cross the line.
Du Yagg Dara Game Bi De Lay AppoIt won’t be long before the game calls time.
Non Non Meno Xam Jem JeeeNo, no, you can’t understand this person.
Iyahhh Iyahhh Iyahhh Iyeeee AhhhIyahhh Iyahhh Iyahhh Iyeeee Ahhh.
Néko hé Music Video
The Néko hé lyrics meaning shows a bold claim of humanity. NDAKHTE LO brings a raw chant that challenges judgment. Listeners hear a universal call for respect.