_God
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_A Stranger Is Just a Friend You Ain't Met Yet
_Trading one evil for another is still not the bargain you may think it is.
-Rich Enemies
This song is called Tres impoli (You are impolite) by Franco Makiadi, the leader of TPOK Jazz.
The song is 42 years old. It was recorded in 1984 in Gabon.
It is about an impolite, mannerless man.
The truth about this song is that Franco was impatient with a band member called Papa Ndombe Opetum, whom he sent to police remand for stealing a piece of meat.
Opetum was a stubborn, mannerless band member who, whenever he was sent to buy meat, sliced a portion for himself.
In fact, one of the songs composed for him by Simaro Lutumba, called Mbongo (Money), was later recorded by another obedient member, Djo Mpoyi, because Opetum had misbehaved.
When he sliced Franco's meat, Franco called the police on him. After staying in remand for 2 weeks, Opetum took off and rejoined Tabu Ley's band, Afrisa International.
He is seen here with Tabu Ley's band in a London Live concert, dancing like a comedian in Beyou Ciel's song Embouroumounkoue at 0:04 - 0:08 (https://t.co/isiWn6836M)
It is after Opetum left that Franco composed this song, Tres Impoli (Why are you impolite?)
My favourite verse in the song: 3:25
Chaussette etoboka - (Your socks are torn.)
Okoti na ndako ya bato oti makolo na mesa. Nzoka ezali mesa bato ba lelaka. - (You enter someoneโs house and put your legs on the table. Yet people use that table to eat.)
This was Opetum's character.
Later, in 1988, when Franco was sick in Belgium, Opetum sneaked back to TPOK, where he composed two hits, ANGELA and TAWABA (https://t.co/aolQYdYCAe.)
Opetum collapsed and died in Kinshasa on 24th May 2012, aged 68 years.
During this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, I had the distinct honour of joining the resilient and patriotic people of West Pokot County in commemorating this important milestone in our nation's history.
Beyond the celebrations, the occasion provided a valuable opportunity to engage with our people on the future of our county, the challenges we face, and the immense opportunities that lie ahead. It was within this spirit of service, consultation, and commitment to progress that I officially declared my candidature for the position of Governor of West Pokot County.
Travelling to Malindi by Bus is around kes 1,500 by bus. Travelling to a nice restaurant from Nairobi to Athi river is also kes 1,500 by a smaller uber taxi. Stay guided my brother๐ซก