Olele Moliba Makasi Olele! The current is very strong
Original text
Olele, olele moliba makasi Olele Mboka na ye, mboka, mboka kasai-ï Mboka na ye, mboka na ye, mboka, mboka, kasai-ï Olele, olele moliba makasi Eeo, eeeeo, Benguela aya Oya oya, oya oya… Olele, olele moliba makasi
English Translation
Olele! Olele! The current is very strong Row! Row! His country, His country is the Kasai*. Olele! Olele! The current is very strong. Eh eho, eh eh eheho, let Benguela** come! Come! Come! The courageous one. Come! Come! The generous one. Come! Come! Olele! Olele! The current is very strong
NOTE: *Uele and Kasai are rivers in Congo. **Benguala is a cold current in the waters off the south west coast of Africa that brings winds with it.
Credits Song: Lingala children's song Animation: Courtesy of Comptines d'Afrique Lingala text and English translation: Beth's Notes Copyright: Fair use principle, for educational purposes.