Salif Keita - M'bemba

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Uploaded by on Aug 4, 2008

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  • Jean-Martin Mbemba is a Congolese politician, humanitarian, and civil rights leader in Africa. This song is a tribute to him and his efforts. Basically Salif Keita is giving him a string of praises, so everyone saying it applies to a bunch of people on earth are quite wrong.

  • @10628138

    well, I think you are wrong.

    M'bemba in bambara language means "ancestor".

    here Salif Keita sings the praises of his ancestor, as Soundiata Keita, for example, even if his name not mentionned...

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  • Jean- Martin- You are the biggest bull-shitt artist. If you do not understand the meaning of Mbemba, please do not write rubbish. Mbemba means in this context, Ancestor, or grand father.

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  • slt tout le monde vous savez que salif keita est le plus grand chanteur de tous les temps peace and love de la part de bindiop from dakar/sénégal

  • @10628138, vous etes un opportuniste....a fanatique aveugle. Cette chanson n'a rien a avoir avec l'avocat Martin Mbemba. Nous ne sommes pas en compagne electorale ici.

    You are wrong! Let's forget about politics and talk about our culture. Salif Keita is a monument for our continent.

    Long and healthy life Salif Keita....we love you!

    Blaise

    USA

  • hey all, could anyone pls tell me the context/meaning of this song? I like this song a lot but I can't seem to find any background info online. I'm planning to use this song for an essay. Any help is much appreciated! =)

  • You should duet with Aimee Mann. Love Michelle of Montreal.

  • soo true. it applies to so many people in this world.

  • I am sure I would enjoy this a great deal more if I understood the language, but that does not take away the pleasure of hearing that voice and that style.

  • jkiiiiffffff trooppp

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