Shukran Bamba Lyrics
Youssou N’Dour
Lyrics
shukran lakah... modou bamba mounoumala faye khana ma wayla ligueyba de rek nguir at ya allah mbacke da nga yah guinaw ak kanam nagne roye thi yaw rek meuneu dieum thi kanam cheikh ahmadou, backe mane de sante nala diadieuf bayou mamadou lamine bara sama di guante ak ya allah yama ko leral lou ne nawal nga ko te takhoul nga diakhal ya takh may bale di yeureumate ken dotou ma ata te ba na khebate diaaa dieufe bayou serigne saliou serigne mourtalla chukran bamba chukran laka chukran chukran chukran chukran chukran odou bamba...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Youssou N’Dour’s ‘Shukran Bamba’ was released in 2004 as part of his album, Egypt. The song is composed and written by the Senegalese singer himself, with accompanying music from his band Super Étoile de Dakar.
Lyrics to the track are sung in Wolof, a language spoken throughout Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. The song tells the story of Youssou’s journey through life, exploring themes of love, friendship, and gratitude. With its upbeat rhythm and catchy hook, 'Shukran Bamba' has become one of Youssou's most popular songs.