Anyone here from 2024?

@LindaStenmanSvensson-ef4jk

2 ай бұрын

Yes 😀

@olamitoyosi

2 ай бұрын

Ma type

@richardkatongole5067

2 ай бұрын

In from 2033. What year is this?

@dyamondeAngie

2 ай бұрын

Yea

@LindaStenmanSvensson-ef4jk

2 ай бұрын

@@richardkatongole5067 The year of the song, or what year it is now? 🤭

100% Africa.... if you’re from Africa and still listening to this jam..... hit like 🔥

@pennyhango3186

4 жыл бұрын

Ebako Mick 🔥

@CosminTruta

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not from Africa. (I'm from Europe). Still listening to this jam. I'm hitting "like" anyway... hope you won't mind ;-)

@roses4me451

4 жыл бұрын

Since civilization started in "The Motherland" (Africa) when we ALL should hit the like button.

@alluringbliss4165

4 жыл бұрын

I'm from USA , still listening

@michele33s68

4 жыл бұрын

From America but I still hit LIKE

Who is listening to this timeless piece in 2024?

@user-ye9uq9bb2d

3 ай бұрын

meeeeeeee🤩 great hit after years still

@powerhouse5050

3 ай бұрын

@@user-ye9uq9bb2d Old wine 🍷 is always the best

@user-ek6iq4ki5s

3 ай бұрын

Boa melodia! 2024

@RiskBender

2 ай бұрын

❤

@chiedoziendubuilo20

2 ай бұрын

This music hits differently at night

I'm here this day 25th of March 2024 to listen to one of African legend once again. i am a YORUBA Nigerian, Ma'am this is a job well done

@khazalytraore

Ай бұрын

ME ALSO

The real meaning of the lyrics of this song is deeper than the very few verses that Angelique Kidjo sang. The wordings are from a popular Yoruba nation folklore about Olajumoke, a beautiful young damsel who refused all suitors until a lone dashing mysterious rich young man (very many adjectives here :-)) came along, bearing gifts. The parents had misgivings about the man who had no courting entourage, as they could find out nothing about his family origins or the source of his wealth. Against her parent's better judgement she fell head over heels in love and decided to marry the man. After the marriage, as was the custom, it was time to go with her man and that was when the drama unfolded for her and she sang this song, a desperate cry for help, but it was too late. Why? The man was a spirit being and is made of only a head ('ori' in Yoruba language) with borrowed body parts. The family members will normally go part of the way with a bride to see her safely on her way, but as they progressed on the journey to the underworld, home of the spirit man, he started returning the borrowed bits to the owners. Olajumoke was mortified, she sang and sang but she was beyond redemption, the deal had been sealed. The song was addressing her family members that Ori (head personified) is taking her (Olajumoke) away!!! As usual with African folklores, there is a moral in the story for anyone who is discerning.

@akonwiegastongaston6397

2 жыл бұрын

We used to tell this story as kids.

@fatoo3009

2 жыл бұрын

I love your comment 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Many thanks from Senegal 🇸🇳🇸🇳

@ebukstv6447

2 жыл бұрын

Wow,....interesting story

@neilwhisler5658

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. The Pieces of a Man. The continent being broken up into pieces and given to owners. The ongoing struggle of a woman still losing when she finally gets her man bc love isn't everything. So much. 🙏🏽

@themanmanjaro

2 жыл бұрын

You, my friend, are a great story teller. This was beautifully summarized, thanks

Here after she won the grammy,she deserves it.

@arossan

4 жыл бұрын

Record Sisters I’m here

@samuellee2107

4 жыл бұрын

She's still the legend we grew up listening to in French Africa. What a discography!😮

@ministeradamsonyobe8684

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍

@j-twistle9860

4 жыл бұрын

How many times. Allow the young ones shine Burna's put in so much work too

@ismahilo-trybe8909

4 жыл бұрын

No be say our Burna no work hard enough😍😍 but Angelique issa music winnch

When you've sang a song and almost 30 years later you fans still come back to it like it was released yesterday, you know you're a legend. Much appreciate your contribution to music Angelique Kidjo.

@musokelionel3521

8 ай бұрын

this is so true. Used to watch these songs on CHannel O (Mnet). songs of the time

@s1lenc7

7 ай бұрын

I’m 26 years old so imagine my shock when I found out this music video is older than me. Too ahead of its time and timeless at the same time

@uchennauzoma378

6 ай бұрын

Very true...

@wilfdie2770

4 ай бұрын

😊😊😊'​@@musokelionel3521

I grew up listening to this beautiful woman. My father was a truck driver from South Africa. He traveled to many other African countries, the music he would play was different from what was playing on our radios. Everytime I play this song, it takes me back to when I was kid and my dad was alive.

@Roses_777

18 сағат бұрын

LISTEN...🔥🔥🔥🔥

The director of this video was so ahead of is time

@mercypepella5465

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@timeeak4599

4 жыл бұрын

So right there. Can't believe it's a 90s video.

@miriamwangechi5795

4 жыл бұрын

I thought so too

@ayeleru7489

4 жыл бұрын

That's because it was not made in Nigeria

@danielquinho4085

4 жыл бұрын

Yup....so ahead

This is definitely a timeless song, who is still jamming to this in 2021, lets gather here.

@urshieurshie212

2 жыл бұрын

In my 40's now, still jamming to this classic. Taking me back to my teenage years in Soweto shoooo. 🇿🇦

@leslyneeboko3724

2 жыл бұрын

ME still enjoying the track

@leyland2725

2 жыл бұрын

we are here

@awmy3109

2 жыл бұрын

Here we are December 2021

@gaolekwe

2 жыл бұрын

Re kaofela!

Hummm quand ça tournait en boucle sur ORTB!!!!! Quelle nostalgie! Longue vie maman! 🌹🌹Qui est ici en 2024?

@chiedoziendubuilo20

2 ай бұрын

Good old days

I am here to mark, the register in 2024. I was here last year though. Cos' i don't get, tired of my Angelica Kidjo. She reminds, me of ancient African female warriors who are fearless. I am from, the bloodline of warriors. And i kinda, connect with her songs to raise my vibration.

@joaqimkhesser

3 ай бұрын

This is dope.

Angelique Kidjo is a legend. And the fact that she sings beautifully in different languages....yoruba, dahomey, Portuguese, English etc.

@nomsashongwe6332

3 жыл бұрын

What language is this?

@seunni

3 жыл бұрын

@@nomsashongwe6332 Yoruba language from West Africa. Its one of the predominant ones in Nigeria, Republic of Benin

@nomsashongwe6332

3 жыл бұрын

@@seunni I now know, thank you🌸

@dreyb1801

3 жыл бұрын

And in Togo

@pwao

2 жыл бұрын

In Spanish too! (Just search Agolo in Spanish)

This is how Africa needs to be represented. Nice job Angelique!

@Robertahausen

8 жыл бұрын

+Gil ttfabio absolutely

@maryloch4385

6 жыл бұрын

gotta getme more dance lesson vouchers

@byteseq

5 жыл бұрын

Except this is 24 years ago...

@karlbertiljohnsson

5 жыл бұрын

Africa is not a country!!! Benin is only one out many countries in Africa.

@byteseq

5 жыл бұрын

@@karlbertiljohnsson Noone mentioned countries.

I was in Korea some years back and this song played in restaurant.. Everyone stopped eating and the replayed the song again and again...

@maralouna8536

2 ай бұрын

Waow ❤

when I was a kid I was afraid of this video clip but now I realize It's a work of art

@ashleymadzinga6711

Жыл бұрын

Maybe there is something about u. Special

@camaraansu5628

Жыл бұрын

Me too when I was a kid and I was afraid for this video clip but now I like it so much❤❤❤

@fin-rb3yz

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@maralouna8536

2 ай бұрын

Quoi peur ?! moi j'étais ébloui fascinée tellement c beau

Am actually doing the tears of joy thing right now , who is filling this with me in 2019

@mrOga

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@adeloyesogo3479

5 жыл бұрын

Nana Fidousi I do listen to it 5 to 6 times a day. To control my angers ❤️ 🙈

@abdoulayediarra9612

5 жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to this

@zakariamohammed7384

5 жыл бұрын

See my tears 😭

@godwinmpazi1560

5 жыл бұрын

I was a boy then .Now holding my own son and nodin to this still.

Before there was Burna boy, wizkid, Tiwa savage, Davido, and all the others, there was ANGELIQUE KIDJO she paved the way for other African artists to become prominent today and she is true Queen of African Music. She walked so they could run.

@VanIyke

Жыл бұрын

And before her there was Mariam Makeba and Fela.

Leaving this comment for my kids to find, so they'll know they have a great mum with exquisite taste in music 💜

@Roses_777

18 сағат бұрын

😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹

I'am congolais 🇨🇬 Africa is simply the best continent in the world and it is a debate, through our beautiful sounds God bless Africa

@oscarsambo9981

5 ай бұрын

Is not just Africa but….The world is the greatest and the best creation ever. The creator doesn’t take favouritism from anyone.

I'm from South Africa and I'm crazy about the sounds of west Africa. I don't understand a word but I love them Angelique kidjo, Yousssor Ndou, Salif Keita, Cecira Evora. We must preserve the work of these legends, they belong to Africa

@YONCE8701

2 жыл бұрын

Dude I was just listening to Salif Keita (searched myself for both artists). That's fond of them and course I love the Senegalese Prince himself.....understand Salif as it's my granny's language but not the rest but still love and sing it loud😅

@mondlibenedict5486

Жыл бұрын

This song played on SABC-1 daily before BnB in the late 90's so that why most South Africans can remember this song.

@eleonorenzong719

Жыл бұрын

And also Myriam Makeba THE African Queen. 🥰🥰🥰👍🏿

@palesamogorosi8939

11 ай бұрын

You and I are alike. West African music is the best.

@allanmason7882

8 ай бұрын

And I used to think this was a South African song when I was younger lol

Who is here January 2020 after she wins over burna

@ajagoramah302

4 жыл бұрын

Here

@arossan

4 жыл бұрын

I’m here with you but never knew she sang this song

@ikeohene2780

4 жыл бұрын

Never knew he sang this

@pennyhango3186

4 жыл бұрын

WOFAI ELOMA me 😂

@ibijojuakinyeye4438

4 жыл бұрын

Here o

Aunty Angelique, I saw you last night with my 12-year-old daughter. We enjoyed every minute and when you sang Agolo; the song that captivated my mind and heart as a teenager in Jamaica 🇯🇲 almost three decades ago... I still can't believe I watched you perform last night, it was unbelievable 🤩 You are my favourite francophone singer and now I've seen all my top three Baaba Maal at the Royal Festival Hall and Youssou N'Dour with you last night. Thank you for your voice, beauty,and message of freedom and dignity for all. Lots of love and respect 🎉❤️🙏🏽

I'm from Chile and I now this song because it was the intro song of a very popular soap opera in the 90s LOL

@milito691

2 ай бұрын

Oro Verde 1997 💚

I tell youngsters music did not start with Davido and naija, we had legends.

@gladyshycienth4710

3 жыл бұрын

We know that.. But do you also know that most of her songs are yoruba? Stop all these division.. We are all from one Africa.. Africa is One.. United we stand.

@augustasesay4343

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@baisinbu98

3 жыл бұрын

Please tell them.

@oluwadamilola6233

3 жыл бұрын

She is half Naija actually.. I'm sure anyone with a brain knows Afro music doesn't start with Afrobeats

@kalonjeebless

3 жыл бұрын

Repeat it to them 1000x

This makes me love AFRICA even more, I'm proud to be BLACK!!!

@mariedessalines9502

6 жыл бұрын

You are African! Black is just used to confuse

@rikard1414

6 жыл бұрын

This makes me love the earth even more, i´m proud to be human!!!

@maryloch4385

6 жыл бұрын

love africa

@mariamlutakome6406

5 жыл бұрын

Sizwe Ndlanzi give me five

@michaelkokaa5516

5 жыл бұрын

our beautiful home mama Africa

This song was well ahead of its time. The directing, video cuts, singing etc is just on point

This song deserves to have a billion views

@Roses_777

18 сағат бұрын

I swear ... I CAN'T understand show it's still underrated

I envy the people of Benin Republic. They don't know the jewel they have in Angelique Kidjo.. We Nigerians adore her.. ♥️♥️

@gathsfamily2866

2 жыл бұрын

So do we Kenyans!!!!

@geraldoagohoue3132

2 жыл бұрын

@Emeka Onelum, don't worry. We know she is priceless. And she does not belong to Benin only, but also to Nigeria and whole Africa. As you surely noticed, she is singing in Yoruba. Africa is one, our people is one. Only colonial borders separate us, and our challenge is to reunite.

@femiokunade4263

2 жыл бұрын

@@geraldoagohoue3132 Don’t be ignorance there are Yoruba people in Benin republic formally call ajashe before it was change to Porto-Novo so Angelique is a full blooded Yoruba

@geraldoagohoue3132

2 жыл бұрын

Femi Okunade, we are saying the same thing. There are Yoruba in Benin, not only in Porto-Novo, but in other areas too, such as Ketu, Pobe, Save, Bante and other cities. I'm just pointing out we are the same people, separated by colonial borders. So don't envy people of Benin, as Angelique Kidjo belongs to whole Africa, and so to Nigeria and to you two. Here in Benin, we enjoy King Sunny Ade, Ayinla Kollington, Tiwa Savage... even if they are not born in Benin.

@avateraangshoe5025

2 жыл бұрын

@@geraldoagohoue3132 that's a fcking lie we were divided even before the colonial masters came. They just divided us in another way. Our forefathers never called themselves "Africans" until the colonial masters came

She's a great woman who represents the true culture of Africa.

I used to be scared of this woman because of her music videos, but since I grew up I understand her now , big up to the legend Angelique ❤❤❤❤

Mon Dieu, cette chanson et surtout le clip m'ont marqué très jeune. Et le fait que 30 ans après l'effet sur moi soit resté le même, est juste incroyable !!!

@wilsonmcjohn5504

4 ай бұрын

I can't believe this was 1995. How did they do the CGI?

"Ori! Ori O!! Olajumoke n lo" (Head! Head!! Olajumoke is leaving) is a clarion call from a sentinel (Turtoise/Parrot) stationed to alert Olajumoke's husband (an incorporeal spirit being called Ori) whenever she tries to escape the spirit world. "Agolo" is an artistic masterpiece that has a deep meaning. "Agolo" literally means a can or a gong used by ancient royal town crier to makes public pronouncements. It symbolically represents a call to Africans all over the world to not be afraid and to always remember the love for their homeland (mother Africa).

@akinyanmodiafolabi7289

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u.. your phone number sir

@Ayshat

2 жыл бұрын

Although, I have read variations of the meaning 'Agolo,' but, she is speaking in Benin Yoruba, and I think there, the agolo means 'PLEASE' instead of Nigerian Yoruba meaning 'CAN' or a container.. Her Yoruba is Benin Yoruba, not the Nigerian

@rubenetsescauseries2632

2 жыл бұрын

@@akinyanmodiafolabi7289 agolo is fon language, is mean please. Is fon langage , is Dahomey an language. This music is mixage of Yoruba and fon .

@oluwadamilola6233

2 жыл бұрын

@@rubenetsescauseries2632 ok cool but why would she say pls in this context ,it doesn't fit ,the song is yoruba,only the "agolo" chant part is questionable could be fọn or yoruba.

@EddieMorsVlogs

2 жыл бұрын

What a great message in this song

Only idiot will say she doesnt deserve the Grammy Award. This are all classic songs and was a major part of our childhood. We danced to all this song's in our pants. She's a legend. Period

@ewereonobe5131

4 жыл бұрын

nancy michael so the music is old, or she replayed it again?

@anenevitusomeje7761

4 жыл бұрын

Ewere Onobe Agolo was a hit single yielded by her album called Aye, released in 1994. This woman has been active in music since 1982

@jaydonngbale908

3 жыл бұрын

Yh that's true an idiot would say that 😂😂

@ainaodole6052

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewereonobe5131 Not replayed but real video

@Admire111

3 жыл бұрын

Why are people mentioning burna???? FFS. I have been listening to Angelique since I was a kid and I am older than burna boy!!! No comparison here.

A living legend!! ❤ love from Southy 🇿🇦

I grew up listening to her music. It was her and Fela Kuti that inspired me to embrace my African heritage and ancestors. I met her at the African Festival of the Arts in 2005. She is an amazing person. 💖🌍

@nyemikeonukwu6964

Жыл бұрын

Yeah ! Fela was another legend.

She is so unique and energetic in such a manner Africans should be portraited, she deserves Grammy award again and again 👏 💖

@ancientofdayz3012

2 жыл бұрын

Still jambing

@ayomideoluwafemi3300

2 жыл бұрын

She is the greatest, not surprised she beat Wizkid, content definitely separates her from everyone.

@gladysndungwa7305

2 жыл бұрын

For sure

@standup4stars692

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayomideoluwafemi3300 yes you are right?

@idrismohammed8176

2 жыл бұрын

Real African music

I associate this song with writing my doctoral dissertation back in 1997-1998. I'd listen to the radio while typing away, and Agolo was the opening song of … some program, I no longer remember what … that played at 1am. As soon as I heard Angelique's voice, it was a signal to me to get ready to take a break from writing and get/make some coffee. Which I'd do once the song stopped. And that is why this random white guy associates Angelique Kidjo with his PhD in physics. Her voice, and this song, kept me company during those lonely wee hours while I was typing in equations.

@pjmvdbroek

2 жыл бұрын

Good company

@childofjesus2099

2 жыл бұрын

😊

@Morgue12free

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great story. I hope you were able to complete the thesis and found success in the field. Thanks to Mama Kidjo

@John_Weiss

Жыл бұрын

@@Morgue12free Oh, I finished my doctorate, in 1998. But I left academia and made a complete career change to software development.

@seismicvertigo345

Жыл бұрын

@@John_Weiss lol.. if you studied physics, that's not even a career change anymore... it's just where physics bros go when the professors just won't quit. I'm glad you associate with the song as such. I'm also into physics.. and errrm.. software dev (but not by choice lol)

Béninois et fier de toi maman Angélique kidjo.. nous t’aimons.. fierté béninoise et africaine 🇧🇯

so much love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪 🙌 🙌

I'm a dignified member of Africa, whoever undermines me insult the intelligence of whoever created black. I therefore stand tall and proud like a tower!!!!

This video was ahead of its time seriously

I can't believe they sang this song 30+ years ago....I love it😢😢❤❤❤It helps me connect with my root, my heritage. I love Africa 🌍

Been searching for this song for 10 years 😭😭😭😭 finally found it

I am 28. I remember seeing this song on TV as a child and being absolutely mesmerised. Just hypnotic. I still call it the African anthem even as an African who doesn't know what she's saying.

@blessingharuna4404

2 жыл бұрын

my exact thought, this song is timeless.

@ifmaatv9083

Жыл бұрын

in summary she talks about the importance of showing love to all and love of the land

@ifmaatv9083

Жыл бұрын

the love of its source and its origins

@congoboy9626

Жыл бұрын

@@ifmaatv9083 no you are totally wrong. The song tells a story of a woman who fell in love with a man who later transpired to be a spirit man and the woman was tied without escape

@victorchulu8033

Жыл бұрын

@@congoboy9626 😳😳😳😳

This legendary song deserves more than just 2 million views.

Can we appreciate how the video is also far ahead of it's time.

IF YOU'RE STILL LISTENING AND JAMMING, TO THIS MASTERPIECE, THEN YOU'RE A LEGEND 💌

Qui est là pour avoir vu cette merveilleuse dame chanter lors de la commémoration du centenaire de l’armistice??😊😇

@komihounsrou6449

5 жыл бұрын

C était merveilleux, ce jour là.

I really can't get over how beautiful she is, not just on the outside, but her inner beauty shines through. I'm so thankful to Yemi Alade for introducing me to her. It's better late than never.

Song connects us to our West African ancestors. Much love from here 🇺🇬🇺🇬

Love from Sweden. This song still delivers!

I wish we embraced more of our African beauty like in this video. They all look amazing.

I'm a South African and I have no idea what this songs says but that's the beauty of music it transcends language barriers. Reminds me alot about my childhood

@alphabogeyman7462

5 жыл бұрын

It's a Yoruba folklore story,my grandma taught me and my siblings. The story is popular among all Yorubas here in Nigeria. Although she's Beninnoise,they speak Yoruba in some parts of the country too. It's a story about a girl called Olajumoke who fell in love with a man who was a monster pretending to be a man,the elders of the village observed it but the stubborn girl never listened to the warnings of the elders. They used the story to teach us not to be disobedient.

@ghoulachafik7086

5 жыл бұрын

I confirm. I am Algerian adn do not understand a word of the song but I love it blindly.

@femibellois2603

5 жыл бұрын

@@alphabogeyman7462 You're 100% correct.

@guillaumerusengo9371

5 жыл бұрын

When I saw the masks I thought she was talking about Ile ife. I could hear ife!

@femibellois2603

5 жыл бұрын

@@guillaumerusengo9371 Ife = love

From Kenya..i used to listen to this song when i was little. Purely African

Waouh,chanson en yoruba de Angélique,c’est encore à l’ordre du jour depuis tout ce temps ❤❤.Merci de faire valoriser nos cultures ❤❤

Who else is watching this in July 2020?❤️❤️❤️

@ashineduogwu6326

3 жыл бұрын

✌️✌️✌️

@ashineduogwu6326

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍♥️♥️

@colinbrazil05

3 жыл бұрын

🔥🥰💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@blessingtawandamhlanga616

3 жыл бұрын

🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽

@lydiahminu9090

3 жыл бұрын

August 2020

I LOVE HOW BLACKS LOVE THEIR CULTURE AND ACCEPT THEY DO NOT CHANGE OTHERS THAT IS SO POWERFUL

I remember one evening in 2015; after repeatedly playing this song. Just when I was about to fall asleep, I received a call that my dad has passed away; I was devastated. RIP my wonderful dad, I'll always miss you

2024 are we still here? Just marking the register

This Is Another Reason Why I LOVE THAT PURE LAND CALLED MAMA AFRICA

Wow! this song brings back childhood memories in Africa. They use to play this song alot on TV in cameroon in the early 90's.

@africansmustwiseuptvshow7935

4 жыл бұрын

You're actually right, same as well in Nigeria early 90's

@danielhansen-addy7025

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true man! Was the Jam back in the days in Benin.😀😀😀

@eddyevarist2593

4 жыл бұрын

i remember i used to scare 😀😀😀 childhood memories thy used to play on tv almost evryday in Tanzania

@kazikazini1042

4 жыл бұрын

@@eddyevarist2593 Umeona ee

@solangeameck3100

4 жыл бұрын

You can say that again I loved it then and it has not changed

I remember this song from when i was a kid. My mom always listened to this when she cleaned the house in the 90's. Been trying to find it for years and now finally!

I'm still jamming this in 2022. This is definitely her best of all time

@tumedisomakobonyane5987

2 жыл бұрын

🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

@er2206

2 жыл бұрын

Same ❤❤

@hun186

Жыл бұрын

18-08-2022

@serignemodou2429

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes a great great song. Its not a world music but a Paradise music.

@nyemikeonukwu6964

Жыл бұрын

Same here oh !

no one has mentioned how beautiful the models are.

@markov4119

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed...!

@razakhamani1091

4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful indeed and fit as well , all these movements are hard to perform if you not fit , bless them.

We need to create a category for this type of artist! Outstanding! Hyperclass!

@Robertahausen

8 жыл бұрын

+Yves ETOBE My sentiments exactly... People like Angelique and Amadour and Miriam and Yat-Kha, all that cultural music should not be lost

@ellieamissah3759

8 жыл бұрын

They have it is called world music.

@m0n4c3

7 жыл бұрын

World Music is what privileged people invented to fit all the genres they don't understand. I agree this needs to be identified correctly.

@maryloch4385

6 жыл бұрын

I'm working on a global spirit surf thought 4 Genre

@allanhernandez2508

6 жыл бұрын

World Music Artists

My love for this song is infinite. This is by far the best song ever sang by an African. Angelique Kidjo, you are the best!

the director of this video is a legend and he was so ahead of time, doing this type of video those days with good graphic is still keeping me surprised..pls who knows the name of the director

@gavinrichter488

2 жыл бұрын

Video director is Michel Meyer.

@letlhogonoloboikanyo3162

2 жыл бұрын

Took the words out ma mouf!

@FM-gu5kt

2 жыл бұрын

It should be remastered.

@rockzymike2935

2 жыл бұрын

i agree with you

@graphicsRat

2 жыл бұрын

I always loved the video. Still holds up 20+ years later.

Watching after she won Grammy . Well deserved Living Legend 🙌 ❤

Am from Lusaka Zambia 🇿🇲 Central Africa and still listen to this master piece. Our parents in the early 90s used to Listen to this Jam, i dont understand the language used but i can tell its a very deep story that we all can learn from. Music is Therapy for the Soul. Thank you Angelique Kidjo for this Masterpiece. ❤

@heyamjoe

Жыл бұрын

Sounds Arcade on ZNBC huh?

@matesanyambe3187

Жыл бұрын

oh yes i remember watching this on ZNBC those days

This song came far much ahead of its time. It's a song of all ages. The lady is well organised. Can sing energetically.

@levimwase20

Жыл бұрын

Bwana ndife akumodzi???

@chauncymatola4898

6 ай бұрын

Eya boss

Shout out to people who used to watch this on channel O some 15 odd years ago.

@wbami2170

8 жыл бұрын

+saucy05 i knooooow...lol

@Tola-sx3np

8 жыл бұрын

+saucy05 Yes part of the gang.

@kitsontuli2713

8 жыл бұрын

+saucy05 lol when channel O was still on SABC1

@dieoxin

8 жыл бұрын

+saucy05 Also saw this on channel O years ago back when I was in South Africa. I always had this song playing in my head but could never figure out who sang it until a friend mentioned if i knew this song. I was in shock as I never told him that i liked this song. He knew the song and the artist and I've listened to this song many times today! Great track!!!

@udakangwa6091

8 жыл бұрын

+saucy05 I'm one of that generation as a kid

My mum and her friends used to tease me with this song cos I had a large head growing up. 'Ori' means head in the Nigerian Yoruba language. I'm so proud and blessed to know this song. The joy and nostalgia it brings to me are just amazing!!

I used to listen to this song when I was young.Here we are again in my 30's

Hail to the African Goddess Queen Angelique Kidjo. This brings back memories.

@emmanuelseequeh6054

6 жыл бұрын

Shango Heru Yeboa she's good but not the Queen Brenda is the queen

@memg716

5 жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelseequeh6054 they both queens in their own right.

U are loved and appreciated in South Africa dear 🌹💞 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Anyone from Rwanda 🇷🇼 kenya🇰🇪 uganda🇺🇬 and nigeria🇳🇬 listening to this in 2024

@tinyade.s

2 ай бұрын

And Malawi!🇲🇼

@bee0T7

2 ай бұрын

Tanzania 🇹🇿

@margaretmatovu8276

2 ай бұрын

Uganda 🇺🇬

@Demelvistar

Ай бұрын

Am from kenya the

@kona_masina-nd3yv

Ай бұрын

Mzansi 🇿🇦

Ori ori o Olajumoke nlo😎. My mom told me the story behind this song when I was young. I don't know what I loved the most; listening to a story by a seasoned Storyteller or hearing my name mentioned in a song. Love love, Ms Kidjo!

Pour moi, cette chanson définit qu'est-ce que l'africanité, rien qu'en écoutant on vibre à la même fréquence, bcp de souvenir de mon enfance. Merci bcp et longue vie Maman Angélique Kidjo la reine de l'Afro pop pour nous avoir bercé avec ce rythme contagieux. Straight from the capital of the Kongo Kingdom " Angola"

Who’s here after the Grammys Mama Africa we celebrate you ❤️❤️❤️💋

Un tube intemporelle qui a bercé mon enfance et là je suis mère et épouse mais cette chanson n'a pas pris une seule ride🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽. En plus, le clip avait une de ces qualités👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾.bisou d"une congolaise🇨🇩

I'm not from Africa directly. African via Jamaica but love this song.

I have been looking for this song. Finally I have gotten it. Love from Uganda, the Pearl of Africa

This is honestly a prime example of a video that was way ahead of its time. it's simply enchanting to watch each shot of this masterpiece 😍😍😍

@Ghostmanriding

4 жыл бұрын

When I first saw this video in 1994,I watched over and over for hours.It was /is brilliant on so many levels. I think it's easily one of the best music videos ever made.

@gmambo2053

Жыл бұрын

You can say that again sis!

@emmanuelchukwuebukaumeyor8553

Жыл бұрын

Say that again. Michael Meyer who directed the song and his team saw the future honestly. 1994 song looking like it was released now!

Agolo is one song I heard when I was ateanager but up to now everytime I tunne it sounds like anew hit,what a talent!!!longlive mama Angelie kidjo

🇹🇬 2023; j'écoute toujours toujours ce son qui n'a jamais été éteint dans mon sprit! Merci beaucoup, maman Angeli kidjo

Mma Angelique Kidjo, we still love you here in South Africa ♥♥♥♥

✨💛🌠Age 18ghteen & in my 1irst year at Howard University. I remember when this song 1irst debuted on MTV World Music Viddz back in 1994. All my friends couldn't get over the Spiritual Force of the beautiful African Sunshine Golden traditional costumes...the artistry of this Vidd is so captivating & awesome! 20enty♪5ive years later, this is STILL AN BEAUTI'LOVELY CONCEPT & POWERFUL MESSAGE about the Highest Divine Form Of Love for Humanity.✨💛🌠

I'm not from Africa but i definitly listen to Agolo. I remember when I heard it the first time. On swedish radio. In 1994.

I used to go to the House of Blues in Los Angeles to see/hear her live, and I still love it!

This video was way ahead of it’s time and still is! Timeless!

@humancreator1469

4 жыл бұрын

So true

Qui comme moi suis encore cette musique jusqu'en 2019? Une des légendes de la musique

J suis là jusqu'à l'infini, sa voix m'emporte bien que j ne comprends sa langue, une Togolaise t'envoie encore des fleurs de bonheur ❤🥀💐👍❤❤❤💚

@l1i9

4 ай бұрын

Merci

Still my all time favourite. The energy this song gives is universal. So fortunate to be able to dance with you on stage. Thank you the joy you give. 🥰😎

Reminds me of my childhood

@substance1942

9 жыл бұрын

Shirley Mlotywa ooooohhhhh we same!!!

@RebeccaUzoh

9 жыл бұрын

Indeed... I had so much fun as a child dancing to this song. #Memories

@alskyviewerallen9665

6 жыл бұрын

Shirley Mlotywa mine too I remember that song back in the 90s

@shekonlumiabdullah8301

6 жыл бұрын

Shirley Mlotywa my first year in high school I love this song so much

@emmanuelseequeh6054

6 жыл бұрын

Same here

This song is a masterpiece.

Beautiful classic 👌

Randomly came across this and I’m definitely not disappointed.💗

Grammy 2020 brought us here. Who are we?? Press like

@abstraqtphilosophy7357

4 жыл бұрын

fuck you and fuck your grammy shit. If you waited for grammy to bring you here, then you are not a fan of hers, buddy. Grammy is a total shit. I don't know why blacks still give regards to that bullshit.

@citizenoftheworld8102

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, I knew the song but I am surprised that it was hers... simply the best!

@sumayyahadetunmbi4347

4 жыл бұрын

@@abstraqtphilosophy7357 Calm down bruh, why so aggressive? Why so angry? Not everyone will know abt a music or art at the same time. Every has the right to appreciate it at any time they were able to.

@theemirofjaffa2266

3 жыл бұрын

@@abstraqtphilosophy7357 lol calm down chief., will you? .lol

Honestly, I expected this song to have 100 million views, its just so sweet and nice