Alesh joins forces with lyricists Alain Chirwisa Kaposo, José Mwembia Batoka, and others to craft ‘Wenge Politica.’ The musician mixes Afrobeat with political commentary, creating a rhythm that’s both lively and thought-provoking. The tune stands out for its sharp lyrics and dynamic sound.
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Released: June 21, 2025
Wenge Politica
Alesh
Wenge Politica Lyrics Translation – Alesh
The lyricist mentions a jasmine turning into a thorn to describe the pain. One line translates to, ‘Today it’s a political party, tomorrow it’s a rebellion,’ highlighting the chaos and unpredictability of political life. The poet uses vivid scenes of protest marches and prison cells to show the struggle for change.
YaaahhhYeah
YeeeeaaahhhhYeah
YaaaahhhYeah
Mwana NzambeChild of God
YaaaahhhYeah
Tosala Kaka Ndenge ToyokanakiLet’s just do it the way we agreed.
Piano EhPiano, eh
Mental EngagéCommitted mindset
Tshi Tshan TshiTshi Tshan Tshi
Awa To KunaWhether here or there,
Nalongwe Na FingiI leave and throw insults,
Wana Esprit Wengethat’s the true Wenge spirit.
Tshi Tshan TshiTshi Tshan Tshi
Nionso Tout Ba 12Everything goes to 12,
Lelo Parti Yatoday it’s a political party,
Lobi Rebelliontomorrow it’s a rebellion.
Hein Hein Mais Wenge Eza PolitiqueHey, hey, but Wenge is politics.
Hein Politique Eza WengeHey, politics is Wenge.
Oa Na Passion Pona Mouv Hein Olingi Ozonga LisusuYou’ve got a passion for the movement, hey, you want to come back again.
Père Wenge Eza PolitiqueFather, Wenge is politics.
Hum Yeah Politique Eza WengeHmm yeah, politics is Wenge.
Kakipa Camp KokoloDon’t mind Camp Kokolo.
A Partir Ya Son Oyo Tooko Toucher YoStarting from this sound, we will move you,
Neti Yo Ozo Talela Kaka Ba Postessince you’re only looking out for political positions.
Kumisa Kunzi Ata A Sali RienPraise the leader even if he’s done nothing.
A La Moindre Escarmouche Lil Pongi Lamuka Kunzi AyeAt the slightest skirmish, wake up from your little sleep, the leader has come.
Tangu Bako Peso Poste AngoWhen they finally hand you that position,
Izama Nango Neti Kakolhold onto it tightly like Kakol.
Lobi Pe Sok OlongweAnd tomorrow, if you step down,
Ko Bosana Ba 12 Te Finga Nodon’t forget the original 12, just hurl insults.
Système Ya Sankara Mbanga Danger Ata Oza Na RienIt’s Sankara’s system, a dangerous mouth even when you have nothing,
Finga Kakajust keep insulting.
Tshi Tshan TshiTshi Tshan Tshi
Awa To KunaWhether here or there,
Nalongwe Na FingiI leave and throw insults,
Wana Esprit Wengethat’s the true Wenge spirit.
Tshi Tshan TshiTshi Tshan Tshi
Nionso Tout Ba 12Everything goes to 12,
Lelo Parti Yatoday it’s a political party,
Lobi Rebelliontomorrow it’s a rebellion.
Hein Hein Hein Mais Wenge Eza PolitiqueHein, hein, hein, but Wenge’s just like politics
Politique Eza WengeAnd politics is just like Wenge
Père Wenge Eza PolitiqueFather Wenge’s a political game
Politique Eza WengeAnd politics is just like Wenge
Politique Eza WengePolitics is just like Wenge
Piano EhPiano, oh
Baza Na Deux Coachs Mais Na Même JeuThey’ve got two coaches but they’re playing the same game,
Deux Religions Mais Na Même DieuTwo different religions but they’re serving the same God
Deux Démarches Mais Na Même PiedTwo different paths but they’re on the same feet,
Genre Deux Portes Mais Na Même CléLike two separate doors that use the very same key
Premier Album Na Bango 100 Jours E TulaTheir first album ‘100 Days’ was a massive hit
Neti Oyo Asala 18 Albums Mais E PolaUnlike the one who dropped eighteen albums that just rotted away
Mosaka TeIt’s not about ‘Mosaka’
Sankara TeIt’s not about ‘Sankara’
Mbokoyo Po Oyoka Vérité Il Faute Munoko Ya SoulardTo hear the truth you’ve gotta listen to a drunkard’s mouth
Neti Eza Suite Neti RépliqueLike it’s a sequel, or just another clever comeback
Soki Leader Ameli Mais Adjani Azwi KwitiIf the leader drinks, it’s ‘Adjani’ who ends up wasted
Tshi Tshan TshiTshi, tshan, tshi
Awa To KunaFrom right here to over there
Nalongwe Na FingiI walked away and I let the insults fly
Wana Esprit WengeThat’s just that Wenge spirit
Tshi Tshan TshiTshi, tshan, tshi
Nionso Tout Ba 12All twelve of them are in on it
Lelo Parti YaToday it’s a political party, and then
Lobi RebellionTomorrow it’s a full-blown rebellion
Hein Hein Hein Mais Wenge Eza PolitiqueHein, hein, hein, but Wenge’s just like politics
Politique Eza WengeAnd politics is just like Wenge
Eh Père Wenge Eza PolitiqueOh, Father Wenge’s a political game
Hummm Politique Eza WengeHmmm, politics is just like Wenge
Nga Na Combatta Shina RamboI stood my ground against ‘Shina Rambo’
Nakomi Na Suka Nalobi KabilaI reached the limit and spoke out against ‘Kabila’
Te Te Azalaki Makasi Na Combatta Ye Ti Na SukaNo, no, he was powerful but I fought him until the very end
Mais Na Suka Combat Na Biso E ChangerBut in the end, our whole struggle shifted
Ozo Landa NgaAre you following what I’m saying?
Pasi Na MutemaThere’s such a deep pain in my heart
YaaahhhhYaaahhhh
Ba Marches Na TambolaAll those protest marches I walked
YaaahhhhYaaahhhh
Na Betama Nakota Ba PrisonsI was beaten and thrown into those prison cells
YaaahhhhYaaahhhh
Lelo Oyo Combat Wana Tozweli Yango Changement TeAnd today, that same struggle hasn’t brought us any real change
Ce Sont Des Individus Qui Profitent Bao Lia Bao Lia NdakalaThese are the individuals who profit, devouring the ‘ndakala’ fish,
Hummm Hummm Tour Na Biso Hummm Tshetu Tshetu HummHummm, hummm, it’s our turn now, hummm, ‘tshetu tshetu’ rhythm, hummm,
Ngaeeehhh Yo Dih Vous Jouez Avec Le PeupleOh, I’m telling you, you’re just playing with the people,
Bakosaka Peuple TeYou can’t keep lying to the people.
Wenge Politica Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Wenge Politica’ is the complex relationship between politics and rebellion. Alesh stars in ‘Wenge Politica’ from their debut album ‘100 Days.’