"Tumba La Nyama" / "Mulema"

"Tumba La Nyama" / "Mulema" | Richard Bona

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4 жыл бұрын

In a mesmerizing performance, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Richard Bona weaves beautiful vocal loops into a mesh of sound, powered by his "magic voodoo machine."
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@aletummark3403 2 ай бұрын

Who's watching this in 2024??? Drop a like on my comment 😊❤❤❤

@yvesmbowoua3691 2 ай бұрын

Saw this the first time yesterday can’t stop listening it’s mesmerising ❤

@sephoratchinda2784 2 ай бұрын

Me😢

@user-um3ng2xd6u 2 ай бұрын

Very beautiful❤

@user-kx7uh7up4v Ай бұрын

Out of this world

@RichardBona 4 жыл бұрын

Such an honor! Thank you TED 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@redshift6743 4 жыл бұрын

Well done sir.

@josephokellookello2046 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bona for sharing your gifts with us!

@quincydjones 4 жыл бұрын

This is so incredible

@TOMORROWBOKRA2011 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best TEDTalk I've ever seen

@djericl.washingtondc9380 4 жыл бұрын

@Matt M Such a foolish elitist comment deserved no reaction but I'll make your day.

@n.tlawrence8810 4 жыл бұрын

Can I see all supporters of Cameroon music 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 We are proud of you Cameroon tops

@simeonnaphtali3359 2 жыл бұрын

Please can you translate to English

@arreybate 6 күн бұрын

🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 Anyone watching in 2024? As a Cameroonian we 're incredibly proud of Richard Bona's music and a bunch of other amazing artists which the world is only starting to explore. Bona heads a long line of fine artists from Cameroon. Some people know us just for football but we're much more... in almost every industry we've got stars shinning Put a LIKE if you're sending love to Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

@308nazmiazim 4 жыл бұрын

"Excellence is repetition. If you wanna be good at doing something, just do it all the times."

@stefconsty 4 жыл бұрын

Too much...

@MbuKings 3 күн бұрын

Richard Bona is a generational gift. Thank you @TED for honoring him. We the Cameroonians feel honored as well!

@mathildemerce2669 4 жыл бұрын

Damn. I feel so calm, positive and happy after watching this. Thank you for this amazingness

@mbakoserge 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same feeling

@RipHamilton7 3 жыл бұрын

Back in Cameroon, people say Richard Bona's music makes you forget your life challenges and worries.

@romeopierre8867 3 жыл бұрын

It's the music behind that brings that feeling it's from an ancestral rhythm called Makune

@yacoubalban3672 4 жыл бұрын

Dans sa voix et sa musique se trouve l’âme du Cameroun. Ce pays singulier au centre de l'Afrique, qui a pour vocation de parler au monde, mais qui depuis est à l'arrêt.

@klettode 3 жыл бұрын

A l arrêt à cause des cancres

@christophetacthumfotso2542 Жыл бұрын

@@klettode 🤣🤣🤣

@frenchiexo7615 4 жыл бұрын

We are so proud of you 🇨🇲🧡🧡👏🏿👏🏿

@bonaventuredzekem787 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps one of those things you can stand and be proud to say you are from Cameroon

@abiodunsalami9432 4 жыл бұрын

This absolutely made my day. Mind blowing performance. Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

@Osamormusic 4 жыл бұрын

M From Nigeria too... This song also touched my soul.... So much deep expression. I feel lion 🦁King should have used this guys voice for their sound track cos it has so much undiluted African feel ....

@dipsimaris 4 жыл бұрын

I have probably watched this over 50 times...gets to me everytime

@realtalkwithphil 4 жыл бұрын

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@shalimaar444 3 жыл бұрын

@@dipsimaris hahahahahahahahaha 111

@schoolfaqs 4 жыл бұрын

I am so proud to be Cameroonian. I love you Richard Bona

@Africangurl 4 жыл бұрын

Super proud

@prosperlavenir5898 4 жыл бұрын

Tears allover my face! This is the deepest expression of Cameroon's rich culture. Sir keep making us fly....!

@epemengolle4137 4 жыл бұрын

Sawa lambo!

@stevenoah217 4 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeees🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 my lovely country!!!!!

@holzhuhn 4 жыл бұрын

I was always wondering what he‘s actually singing about... can you help here?

@bobyrasta100 4 жыл бұрын

He is an Amazing African, Cameroon(the fictional place created by France) even deny this man entry to when he lost his Mother, infact they kicked him out.

@priscillepolla 3 жыл бұрын

Can't be more proud to see him on Ted. My favourite camerounaise Artist. He is a whole orchestra on his own. His music makes me feel so calm, and I am teaching my daughter to appreciate such raw and beautiful music and talent.

@willydelort 4 жыл бұрын

Écouter une telle mélodie au TED et en Duala grâce à lui, et oser lui manquer de respect après ! J'admire le Cameroun quand même !

@stefconsty 4 жыл бұрын

Grand frère.....nos pensées convergent !

@guylemaitre3153 4 жыл бұрын

c'est ça qu'on appelle la sorcellerie

@TheLeoneSmith 4 жыл бұрын

I swear mon frère ! 👌🏽

@lecitoyendumonde3761 3 жыл бұрын

La vrai sorcelerie mon frere

@clavellandry5354 2 жыл бұрын

La vraie vraie sorcellerie meme je t'assure 👌

@koummpondo9852 4 жыл бұрын

As a cameroonian and a citizen of the world, I am doubly proud to see how much people can accomplish with so less. Just by working hard. SO inspiring Richard Bona. Na Som Djita.

@audreykwontchie7034 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Bona is the Music Himself 🙏👏 So Proud to be Cameroonian 🇨🇲❤

@salescorner1 4 жыл бұрын

If you proud of being a Cameroonian drop your like...

@joelinkzfx6567 3 жыл бұрын

Am a Nigerian and am proud of him too!

@emmanuellesepha9229 3 жыл бұрын

It is really hart to tell nowadays

@stephanlagrange59 3 ай бұрын

Continent

@sandra220386 4 жыл бұрын

Once you discover your purpose, everything comes alive... Thumbs 🆙. The pride of discovering, developing and deploying the best of you. 😃 #Bona please train the younger generations to keep this passion alive.

@albertagboretang4947 4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@kenmesa8435 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@fassinefofana 3 ай бұрын

Richard Bons is Africa's cultural gift to the world . What a talent ❤

@harrynsah4023 4 жыл бұрын

Cameroon 🇨🇲 has always produced one of the best artist in the planet earth. Manu Debango etc

@TheBassmann123 4 жыл бұрын

Music comes not from the instrument you play but from within. This performance is a great example!!! Oh btw Richard is a ridiculous bass player too!!!!

@highestpraiseint 4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how someone is capable of disliking such an amazing performance.... They surely come from a different planet..

@oseiasibey8263 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 You are right

@sharonibironke2163 Жыл бұрын

They are jealous that's why!! That'd the only reason🤣🤣🤣

@HarmonyHorizonMusic19 4 жыл бұрын

🇭🇹 I love it and play it many times 😆🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾✊🏾 when he add the bass you can feel it strong 💪🏾✊🏾✊🏾🔥 listen with headphones 🎧 to feel it 🔥🔥🔥😩😆😅👏

@didiermazembe5472 4 жыл бұрын

This man is a genius.

@franklintony2258 4 жыл бұрын

Music pure talent from Cameroon Africa

@bastienkouassigan906 4 жыл бұрын

Bonjour 7

@Alfazri57 4 жыл бұрын

"Excelence is Repetition" Ty sir Bona.

@dialeepie8504 Жыл бұрын

I'm from Cameroon and I've always loved Richard Bona since my son introduced this icon's music to me. I understand a little of the Douala language that he sings in, and I know that he's so poetic and natural. His music flows in the soul like a quiet stream.

@ShaneHummus 4 жыл бұрын

This is pure talent. It's been a long time since someone actually produced good music worth listening to.

@ftcheuleu 3 жыл бұрын

No... this man had passed the level we should see as talent. This is pure genius because I did not want to say magic.... sometimes you are asking yourself if mens are really from God then you see such demonstrations!!!

@sygfridmoanda5392 4 жыл бұрын

C genre de génie on les vois que tout les 5 siècle.

@carmenderafaelmateia 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best KZfaq TEDx

@charlesati9765 Ай бұрын

This is not talent. The gift is too much for a single human being. Bona you are blessed with such gift. My eyes tear with joy just watching you.

@belliskweta3570 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud to be a Cameroonian after watching this. Je t'aime Tonton Richard Bona.

@godswill_ezeonyeka 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Bona is beyond talented. He is just Richard!

@celsegallo9131 4 жыл бұрын

M. BONA vous avez un vocal issus d'une planete inconnu. Un vocal exceptionnel pour des personnes exceptionnelles. @THE BEST

@charlesati9765 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my LEGEND. You dont make music, you are MUSIC , My Goodness.

@tchoubagilles2967 4 жыл бұрын

I just imagine the hours and years of restless hardwork to produce this art in its purest form...It would be an honor to meet you someday Mr Richard Bona

@tsafackgilloux6221 Жыл бұрын

The vocal at 4:49 just made my tears drop! One of My biggest dream is to attend one of your concert before God call you back. You are a mentor to millions 🙌

@sombumashinini8791 4 жыл бұрын

I can't get over his passion. The love he has for his art is infectious! 😍

@Vermin76 4 жыл бұрын

I can proudly say, I have seen Richard Bona live on two occasions and he has never disappointed me. He is a great ambassador of African Music. And oh he is so so funny 😁

@Roj0620 4 жыл бұрын

Another demonstration of pure genius..... Continue to shine love and support from 237 Kamer

@mormine6834 4 жыл бұрын

Cet homme c’est la musique.👏🏽

@bicor3548 3 жыл бұрын

Vraiment je veux vraiment être fou de la musique 🎶 comme lui et surtout dans la guitare 🎸 basse

@AjwogTHUM 4 жыл бұрын

This sounds so authentically African. I just got inspired🙌

@juliem1930 4 жыл бұрын

The best ever it’s always a joy to watch you perform hopefully I watch you play life. 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 you performed all the songs I like too so yasss 😍😍👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

@Younghandsconcept 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Bona thanks for all time African vibes u give us always... Love you sir! 🎶 🎶 🎶

@adeyinkaibidapo 4 жыл бұрын

In your music, i find too much excellence by dynamism. I speak local douala only in #RichardBona 's songs.

@MuzoSTEIN 4 жыл бұрын

From THE DEEPEST MUSICAL KIND + A VOICE AS OF ANGELS: R IC H A R D B O N A ! ! !

@kojibassofficial2326 Жыл бұрын

African music touch the soul. Music has no language barrier. Richard bona is pure excellence

@emeliaainooson1755 3 жыл бұрын

The most incredible artist I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

@clintonmax823 4 жыл бұрын

Am from Cameroon 🇨🇲 we’re sir Bona comes from , why am I coming across this only today 🤦🏾‍♂️😳

@domchemoves 4 жыл бұрын

Damn this legend ought to have many more awards I'm short of words just too much sauce , voice, vocalist, writer, instrumentalists, teacher damn he made a concert alone 🙏🙏💯

@dieudbwitonzi618 4 жыл бұрын

2:50 quand il ajoute les basslines ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🤗🤗😍🇧🇮

@nsoesiepeter1984 4 жыл бұрын

C'EST LE FEU NOHH PERE. JE SUIS DEPASSER

@lynthia4674 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought it was possible for one person to release so much good energy, maybe procrastinating was the right thing to do :']

@saxofix4456 4 жыл бұрын

I just shed a little tear, this is just astounding. Richard Bona represents passion and mastery of craft.

@njungyenshi6385 4 жыл бұрын

I love Richard bona song

@dongmochesly235 4 жыл бұрын

Much love Richard Bona. You make the pride of Africa.

@pagirard78 4 жыл бұрын

Quel génie ! Quelle passion ! :-)

@stevewilliam123 4 жыл бұрын

Merci Richard Bona de faire rayonner l'Afrique et le Cameroun

@ftcheuleu 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Bona giving a TED Talks!!! Hard work is real magic!!! You deserve this bro. N’est pas invité pour un TED Talk qui veut, mais qui peut!!! Bona peut! Our scientific magician !

@juniemaffock2453 3 жыл бұрын

It's one of the best TEDs I've ever seen! Not because I'm a big fan of Richard Bona, but mainly because, in my opinion, the formula "I show what I can do" + "how I did it" is more impactful !

@nforleslie3552 4 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I'm still proud of Cameroon

@mohamedsami7346 4 жыл бұрын

Speechless whenever I listen to Bona

@katniss3676 4 жыл бұрын

Wouaaarh absolument magnifique ! 😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@martinbaleba733 4 жыл бұрын

Bona is a god! Nanga eboko is proud. Cameroon 🇨🇲 overwhelmed. I am amazed!!!

@joeybenoit6269 3 жыл бұрын

What a great and humble musician! May God give all blessings to you!

@Tolu1994 4 жыл бұрын

Can honestly say the first ted talk I've danced to

@anicetjoy5456 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Bona. One of the best bass player of nowadays.

@sikembrice9968 4 жыл бұрын

Truly sensational

@loicnkwuidja1661 4 жыл бұрын

Cet homme est tout simplement un virtuose. J’en pleure😭😭

@sokoto1683 4 жыл бұрын

That was so pure , thank you for making us proud 🌋🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

@simonambassa1786 4 жыл бұрын

Ce Monsieur est un Maître... il maîtrise la culture....

@ClaversOdhiamboArt 2 жыл бұрын

From the movement of his arms and fingers you can kinda tell he also knows how to play all the instruments he mimics. Blows my mind every time I watch it.

@emmanuel77000 4 жыл бұрын

Cradle love... Cradle life... We are sisters and brothers... Gentleness unites us... Mister Bona is a magician ❤️💖 Light comes from the heart my friends !!! 💓

@simeonnaphtali3359 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the translation to English?

@emmanuel77000 2 жыл бұрын

@@simeonnaphtali3359 It' s my inspiration through Bona' s music. Love my friend !! 💓☀

@litan75 4 жыл бұрын

Comment un seul homme peut être tout 1 complet orchestre??!!!?ahhhaahh im laughing because you messed me up big brother. Good job sir ! 🇨🇲 🇺🇸

@fuheric3957 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Bona is unique 🎉🎉He is just music. His music should be prescribed in hospitals to cure depression. Respect 👌👌🎼🎼

@StephanieElizabethMann 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Though I have never been home to my mother's house your talk and music took me on a flight to there. Thank you.

@MikkiJamz 4 күн бұрын

The genius is insane... Love RB. Cameroon's finest 👌

@TheTwick 4 жыл бұрын

Immigration - It makes our country richer - in ways we can never know. Thank you for coming here.

@dieudonnenanfa9809 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@markegbe6410 3 жыл бұрын

Two musicians that has made me see the power of music "Phil Collins and Richard Bona" these guys, seriously I don't know where the inspirations come from, songs I couldn't imagine they still bring life to them. Thank you Sir. Richard Bona.

@FNFIHOCTW 4 жыл бұрын

True Genius. Complex and beautiful, my ears thank you. 💖

@tanitoluwaoyegoke9940 4 жыл бұрын

A.F.R.I.C.A.! in 5 Star Representation!

@dieujustemarcalexandre2106 4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing🇨🇲🇭🇹

@lariojoubert3877 4 жыл бұрын

Mr richard bona the man is a legend!! hes the reason i switched from classical guitar to bass guitar and i'm loving it!! by the way hello from me all the way from cape town south africa✌

@jacquesmofa1513 4 жыл бұрын

Excellence is repetition. If you wanna be good at doing something, just do it all the times." i'm a young cameroonian in the university of buea. j'aime Papa Richard Bona. il est tellement incroyable.

@communeebone4933 4 жыл бұрын

un délice à consommer sans modération, merci beaucoup de nous faire plaisir Grand Richard!!!!!

@AjwogTHUM 4 жыл бұрын

"Oh thank you very much my kind and noble friend.." The good vibe this guy oozes🙌

@Mulu_Neh 4 жыл бұрын

My favourite musician of all times. Much respect 👏👏👏👏

@aubreygoodson361 Жыл бұрын

Hi! How are things going there?

@Mulu_Neh Жыл бұрын

@@aubreygoodson361 good thank you

@herve4c 3 жыл бұрын

Been a big fan from my childhood. Thumbs up music legend. M a proud Kamer dude.

@EnockMberego 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted for introducing me to such a wonderful artist.

@lizetteswirri1868 4 жыл бұрын

OMG we Cameroonian are so talented

@arielatangana5896 4 жыл бұрын

Référence parmi les références que good te donne longue vie

@cedricbler7340 3 жыл бұрын

Oui à l'excellence et NON à la médiocrité. Monsieur Bona vous nous rendez fiers et orgueilleux❤

@musamercy8311 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is pure natural sound..pure talent...from South Africa

@laetitiabiya3823 Жыл бұрын

My God!!!! Richard you are definately the best musician ever for me! Such a talent!

@eniemeuful 4 жыл бұрын

Moments like this makes me proud to be a compatriot.

@basilekidi1580 4 жыл бұрын

Wow , what a marvel , a masterpiece. I'm so proud of you Richard Bona. Your music is so pure and soothing!!! One of the best of the best on this planet. Big love from a Cameroonian bro in California.