Can someone please please translate this? These two dancers remind me of the Koffi Olomide that truly made an impact back in the day ...
Sad that no one is interested in translating for non Lingala speakers
Here is a summary of a historic 1992 interview with show dancers Rosette Kamono and Fifi Miss Yolo:
Part One: Interview with Rosette Kamono
- Introduction: The first dancer interviewed introduces herself as Rosette Nsiamba Kamono [01:39].
Her Career Perspective: She describes show dancing as her passion and chosen career in life [01:49].
The Importance of the Hips/Joints: She explains that in African dance, moving the hips and thighs (les hanches) is essential to give the audience the entertainment they expect, noting that they cannot dance using only their heads or shoulders [02:08].
Her Contribution: She prides herself on being one of the pioneers or first leaders of the style (doyenne) [02:34].
Part Two: Interview with Fifi Miss Yolo
- Marital Status: Fifi states that she is not yet married [02:49].
Career Future After Marriage: She insists that once she gets married, she will completely leave the showbiz profession [03:14].
Challenges and Negative Social Attitudes: She explains that in her country (current Zaire/DRC), society does not understand female showbiz dancers well. Many people view them negatively and see them as "prostitutes" or women without good morals [03:34].
The Purpose of Their Work: Fifi explains that they do showbiz for the positive purpose of earning an income to support themselves and keep their bodies in shape, and not because of bad habits as society thinks [03:51].
This song and video are broadcast on DMTV [00:18]
