More gems from Kinshasa’s taxi-buses (third in the series). Mystery prize to anyone who gets a picture of the ‘Voila Kinshasa’ taxi, which I’ve now passed twice in Limete.
- Zeka lu zeka – shake your hips (Kikongo)
- Sous sol – underground
- Selon classement – according to type
- Muana ya bansango – child of catholic fathers (Lingala)
- Bakala ya ngolo – strong man (Kikongo)
- Bebe sagesse – baby wisdom
- Je suis vainqueur – I’m a conquerer
- Mabe na yo eteya yo – Your misdeeds will teach you (Lingala)
- Leon du tribu de Judah – Lion of the tribe of Judah
- Ndeko kolela te eza makambo eyaka – My brother don’t cry, these things happen (Lingala)
- Where are you going?
- La serie continue – The series continues
- Pharmacie
- L’eternelle est mon berger – the eternal is my shepherd
- Jambe electrique – electric leg
- J’aime ca et vous? – I like that, what about you?
- Boss assurance – boss insurance
- Le fils de la prophete – son of the prophet
- Gol solution
- Voila Kinshasa
I loved all the words on the taxi-buses when I was in Kinshasa. I think I saw a lot of the ones that you listed.
We have the same in Cote D’Ivoire on our taxis and taxi buses. The majority have something to do with God. http://reflectionsabroad.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/godly-roads/
you missed
kipe ya yo!
nyonso esalemaka na nse efutamaka na mabele!.