Oumou Sangaré Lyrics {English Translation}: Idpizzle

IDPizzle delivers a catchy ode to love with ‘Oumou Sangaré.’ Kadate Yves writes the heartfelt lyrics, while Kadate Yves and Nash Beat create a vibrant melody. The song blends playful affection with cultural nods to legends like Mbilia Bell and Oumou Sangaré.

Oumou Sangaré Lyrics {English Translation}: Idpizzle
Released: January 15, 2026

Oumou Sangaré

Idpizzle

Lyricist
Kadate Yves
Composer
Kadate Yves, Nash Beat

Oumou Sangaré Meaning & Lyrics (Idpizzle)

Kadate Yves compares his love to the beauty of iconic artists, singing, ‘She’s as lovely as the legendary singer Mbilia Bell.’ The poet weaves in charming nicknames like ‘choubidou bidou’ and invites his muse to dance the ‘oriengo dance,’ making the lyrics both personal and rhythmic.

Bébé donne moi ton love on sera lié comme Dolce & GabannaBaby, give me your love, we’ll be tied together like Dolce & Gabbana.
Oh My God i’m in love envie de faire d’elle mama ya banaOh my God, I’m in love, and I want her to be the ‘mother of my children’.
C’est elle mon bébéShe’s the one, my baby.
Bébé na nga vraie chérie je l’aime à la folieMy baby, my true sweetheart, I love her like crazy.
Prises de têtes tout ça c’est finiThe arguments, all of that’s over now.
Ma belle lele elle est belle comme maman Mbilia BellMy beautiful girl, she’s as lovely as the ‘legendary singer’ Mbilia Bell.
Andeya ndeya elle est belle comme Oumou SangaréAndeya ndeya, she’s as beautiful as the ‘Malian icon’ Oumou Sangare.
Ma belle lele elle est belle comme maman Mbilia BellMy lovely girl, she’s as gorgeous as the ‘legendary singer’ Mbilia Bell.
Andeya ndeya elle est belle comme Oumou SangaréAndeya ndeya, she’s as beautiful as the ‘Malian icon’ Oumou Sangare.
Elle m’appelle choubidou bidouShe calls me choubidou bidou.
Je m’appelle baby boo boo booI’m called baby boo boo boo.
Elle m’appelle choubidou bidouShe calls me choubidou bidou.
Je m’appelle baby boo boo booI’m called baby boo boo boo.
Préférée ya motema na nga baby yo nde lingiYou’re my heart’s favorite, baby, you’re the one I love.
Ne calcules pas tout ces rageux They don’t wanna see you and meDon’t pay any mind to those haters; they don’t want to see you and me together.
Binisa nga oriengoDance the ‘oriengo dance’ with me.
Iyoyo yoyoyoIyoyo yoyoyo.
Bébé binisa nga oriengo iyoyo yoyoyoBaby, dance the ‘oriengo dance’ with me, iyoyo yoyoyo.
Bébé Binisa nga oriengoBaby, dance the ‘oriengo dance’ with me.
Iyoyo yoyoyoIyoyo yoyoyo.
Ma belle lele elle est belle comme maman Mbilia BellMy beautiful girl, she’s as lovely as the ‘legendary singer’ Mbilia Bell.
Andeya ndeya elle est belle comme Oumou SangaréAndeya ndeya, she’s as beautiful as the ‘Malian icon’ Oumou Sangare.

Oumou Sangaré Music Video

The meaning behind ‘Oumou Sangaré’ is a celebration of love and admiration. The song, by IDPizzle, blends modern romance with Malian musical heritage in Lingala.