(Sawa! Douala!)
It is a celebration, (Jimmy on the beat!) mola!
Goddey Ayuba, the king is here!
Ah ah, Bekulu nung ba dibeh tak!
From the streets of Kamuru to the global light
We gather here to celebrate your life tonight
An jovial man, an entrepreneur of style
Goddey Ayuba, you make the whole world smile
Ikulu finest, you're always a friend
We celebrate your name throughout the year
So bring the poisson braisé, let the music play
It is your birthday, Bako Badie, what a day!
Oh, Goddey Ayuba, the star of the night
Bako Badie, you make the future bright
Dance to the Makossa, move your feet to the sound
Goddey Ayuba is the best in town
(Na ndolo! Cameroun!)
Goddey Ayuba, we celebrate you today
Bako Badie, in a big and special way!
Integrity is the crown you wear so well
Success is the story that the people tell
From Kamuru rising, reaching for the peak
It is the kind of legacy that all of us seek
Your hustle is steady, your heart is so true
Today we raise a glass and shout for you
The brass section is blowing, the saxophone calls
Goddey Ayuba, we celebrate within these walls!
Oh, Goddey Ayuba, the star of the night
Bako Badie, you make the future bright
Dance to the Makossa, move your feet to the sound
Goddey Ayuba is the best in town
(Mbôa! Douala!)
Goddey Ayuba, we celebrate you today
Bako Badie, in a big and special way!
(Saxophone solo breaks through the mix)
Feel the rhythm, feel the drive
Goddey Ayuba, you make us feel alive!
Ikulu to the world, let the people know
Bako Badie is the one who steals the show!
So keep on shining, keep on leading the way
We are here for you on this glorious day
Family and friends gather round the beat
Celebrating the man who never knows defeat
Goddey Ayuba, stay humble and stay bold
Your story is worth more than silver or gold
(Wow! Tu vois!)
Oh, Goddey Ayuba, the star of the night
Bako Badie, you make the future bright
Dance to the Makossa, move your feet to the sound
Goddey Ayuba is the best in town
(Sawa! Cameroun!)
Goddey Ayuba, we celebrate you today
Bako Badie, in a big and special way!
Happy birthday, Bako Badie!
Goddey Ayuba, Ikulu finest!
Let the bass walk away!
(Ah ah!)
Celebrate the legend today!