Paroles et traduction Dobet Gnahoré - Yekiyi

Yekiyi

Sung in Molinké (Mali)

Na mirin siyama boni kiyilé
He hi ho babiho ba bi sepé

Gni hi barikala, itokan sennou
Bi la takôro
Nkanna silayen, ala ni lé
Idi to idjidi, ani nasilati

Farafina folilalou manssa mousso

Na mirin siyama boni kiyilé
He hi ho babiho ba bi sepé

Antougné yen kéién wolékô, foli
Icéko woléka sibowola bélébélé
Anka min nafara anbé
Ala ni fankawo, ailah ka mindima
Ika alémbaya filanam diamma
Bi barayé woka wandi diyamé

Na mirin siyama boni kiyilé
He hi ho babiho ba bi sepé

Korokélou nikoro moussoiou
Ménou yé kiyi yén djou ssourô

Na mirin siyama boni kiyilé
He hi ho babiho ba bi sepé
Translation by Soyon Camara

Yekiyi

Sung in Molinké (Mali)

I won't stay with a man who has no sense
Hey hey hey, where can I find a man of worthiness?

Hey come on guys, let's show them our worthiness
To our wives
Let's give them assistance, that's what they need
Inside and outside, they need our full attention

The first lady is a strong woman

I won't stay with a man who has no sense
Hey hey hey, where can I find a man of worthiness?

Don't cry, my love, everything will be fine
Be patient, my love, everything will turn out well
I know you're strong enough to bear it all
That's the reason I love you so much
Let's go to the other side, my love
Where everything will be alright, my love

I won't stay with a man who has no sense
Hey hey hey, where can I find a man of worthiness?

My queen is a very strong woman
I'm here to support you my love

I won't stay with a man who has no sense
Hey hey hey, where can I find a man of worthiness?
Translation by Soyon Camara