Anyone here from 2024?

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

Who is listening to this timeless piece in 2024?

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

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.

Here after she won the grammy,she deserves it.

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.

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.

The director of this video was so ahead of is time

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who is here January 2020 after she wins over burna

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

This video was ahead of its time seriously

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.

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

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

2023 and this songs still giving me chills as when I was young and use to listen from my neighbors speakers. With Love to Angelique form MOZAMBIQUE

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

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

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

This song deserves to have a billion views

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

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!!!!

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

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

"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).

no one has mentioned how beautiful the models are.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 🎉❤️🙏🏽

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 !!!

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.

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

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

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 🌍

This legendary song deserves more than just 2 million views.

VIVE LA CULTURE AUTHENTIQUE AFRICAINE !!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

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

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

Wakanda in the 90s looked beautiful

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. 💖🌍

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

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

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

Love from Sweden. This song still delivers!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

On ecoute toujour mm en 2019 ❤❤🙏🙏Angélique

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 ❤❤❤❤

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

Who's here after she won and burna did not. Song reminds me of childhood

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

2023 we’re still dancing hard to the song even when we don’t understand the language. Love from South Africa ❤

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.

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

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

Angélique Kidjo the Woman king of Afrika 🌍❤️🌍❤️🌍

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

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

Wooooah quel nostalgie 😭👏👏👏👏👏👏💪

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

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

Qui écoute ça encore en 2019?🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯✅

Funny how i wasn't born or neither do i even know about this song but it now on all my playlists on repeat

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

Unfortunately this cultural colourfulness and richness is lacking in today's music videos by African pop acts.

I came here to see if she really deserved that Grammy, silly me legend. 🙌🏽

From senegal 🇸🇳💪🥰 Africa ♥️

Angelic Kidjo was way ahead of her time!!!!! If you play this song with Afro beats now!!! Wow❤❤❤❤❤

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

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

Kijo the Kenyan beauty❤️🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

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

Reminds me of my childhood

A measly 3m views?? This song is legendary. Deserves way way more

This song haunted my childhood in a beautiful way.

A living legend!! ❤ love from Southy 🇿🇦

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!!

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 😍😍😍

Angélique KIDJO dit maman africa c'est le Bénin qui gagne 🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯

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. ❤

It's being played now at a Night Club in Uganda.