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

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]

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

[@yvesmbowoua3691]

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

[@sephoratchinda2784]

Me😢

[@user-um3ng2xd6u]

Very beautiful❤

[@user-kx7uh7up4v]

Out of this world

[@RichardBona]

Such an honor! Thank you TED 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@redshift6743]

Well done sir.

[@josephokellookello2046]

Thank you Bona for sharing your gifts with us!

[@quincydjones]

This is so incredible

[@TOMORROWBOKRA2011]

This is the best TEDTalk I've ever seen

[@djericl.washingtondc9380]

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

[@n.tlawrence8810]

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

[@simeonnaphtali3359]

Please can you translate to English

[@salescorner1]

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

[@joelinkzfx6567]

Am a Nigerian and am proud of him too!

[@emmanuellesepha9229]

It is really hart to tell nowadays

[@stephanlagrange59]

Continent

[@308nazmiazim]

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

[@stefconsty]

Too much...

[@charlesati9765]

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.

[@ShaneHummus]

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

[@ftcheuleu]

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!!!

[@fassinefofana]

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

[@ARTlovesstripes]

People are complaining that this video shouldn't be on TED. I disagree. Technology, Entertainment, and Design. This would be Entertainment. He's passionate and inspiring. This is part of what TED Talks is for. I can understand that people want more studies, science, or politics on this channel, but maybe you should learn to take a break and enjoy yourself sometimes. Use this as an excuse to meditate, instead of deciding to complain about something that really isn't affecting you. Just enjoy it. You might actually be able to take something from it.

[@alexbrandon2575]

This is how music is supposed to make you feel 😊.

[@carmenderafaelmateia]

I think this is the best KZbin TEDx

[@yacoubalban3672]

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]

A l arrêt à cause des cancres

[@christophetacthumfotso2542]

@@klettode 🤣🤣🤣

[@koummpondo9852]

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.

[@schoolfaqs]

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

[@Africangurl]

Super proud

[@willydelort]

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]

Grand frère.....nos pensées convergent !

[@guylemaitre3153]

c'est ça qu'on appelle la sorcellerie

[@TheLeoneSmith]

I swear mon frère ! 👌🏽

[@lecitoyendumonde3761]

La vrai sorcelerie mon frere

[@clavellandry5354]

La vraie vraie sorcellerie meme je t'assure 👌

[@harrynsah4023]

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

[@priscillepolla]

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.

[@charlesati9765]

Don't worry if you see Thumbs down. Some people are just born not to appreciate even thier own mother. Those people should be the least of our worries.

[@African_Prince]

Fr 💯

[@highestpraiseint]

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

[@oseiasibey8263]

🤣🤣🤣 You are right

[@sharonibironke2163]

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

[@audreykwontchie7034]

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

[@bonaventuredzekem787]

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

[@HarmonyHorizonMusic19]

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

[@juniemaffock2453]

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 !

[@TheTwick]

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

[@dieudonnenanfa9809]

Thank you

[@abiodunsalami9432]

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

[@Osamormusic]

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]

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

[@realtalkwithphil]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@shalimaar444]

@@dipsimaris hahahahahahahahaha 111

[@kojibassofficial2326]

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

[@prosperlavenir5898]

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

[@epemengolle4137]

Sawa lambo!

[@stevenoah217]

Yeeeeees🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 my lovely country!!!!!

[@holzhuhn]

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

[@bobyrasta100]

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.

[@tsafackgilloux6221]

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 🙌

[@mathildemerce2669]

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

[@mbakoserge]

I have the same feeling

[@RipHamilton7]

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

[@romeopierre8867]

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

[@slinkerdeer]

This is a "talk" I can sit and watch for the full 12 mins. Marvellous work!

[@belliskweta3570]

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

[@unlimitedousman1344]

Second Cameroonian I'm seeing on TedTalks. I will present on this platform someday

[@BunnyUK]

UNLIMITED KING nah

[@unlimitedousman1344]

@@BunnyUK for sure. I love the initiative behind TED

[@oddone1325]

Make your dreams come true! DO IT

[@unlimitedousman1344]

@@oddone1325 for sure. I am pretty sure I will get an invitation in the years to come

[@utclrdc8619]

😊

[@dieudbwitonzi618]

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

[@nsoesiepeter1984]

C'EST LE FEU NOHH PERE. JE SUIS DEPASSER

[@charlesati9765]

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

[@frenchiexo7615]

We are so proud of you 🇨🇲🧡🧡👏🏿👏🏿

[@ClaversOdhiamboArt]

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.

[@didiermazembe5472]

This man is a genius.

[@anicetjoy5456]

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

[@sikembrice9968]

Truly sensational

[@sandra220386]

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]

Well said.

[@kenmesa8435]

Exactly

[@dialeepie8504]

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.

[@mormine6834]

Cet homme c’est la musique.👏🏽

[@bicor3548]

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

[@clintonmax823]

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

[@sygfridmoanda5392]

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

[@Alfazri57]

"Excelence is Repetition" Ty sir Bona.

[@herve4c]

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

[@tchoubagilles2967]

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

[@danielvaliente007]

Damnnnnnn ........ sweetness all around. Love is music Music is love

[@emmanuel77000]

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]

Is this the translation to English?

[@emmanuel77000]

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

[@nforleslie3552]

One of the reasons I'm still proud of Cameroon

[@lizetteswirri1868]

OMG we Cameroonian are so talented

[@renethierryfouda8250]

Les Douala portent le nom du Cameroun très haut dans le monde . Chapeau et beaucoup de respect à vous Richard Bona, feu désormais Papy Manu Dibango et Wes Madiko . Très fière de vous . Le Cameroun mais quelle richesse !

[@mbembaleba536]

Sauf que ni Manu, ni Wes ne sont Douala. Donc...

[@Tikachu]

Richard Bona is the instrument !

[@fuheric3957]

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

[@fabricenguiambanzitchoum4256]

EXCELLENCE IS A RÉPÉTITION, IF YOU WANNA BE GOOD AT DOING SOMETHING, JUST DO IT ALL THE TIME

[@TheBassmann123]

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!!!!

[@jacquesmofa1513]

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.

[@adeyinkaibidapo]

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

[@peguyvaldo4422]

J'ai du mal croire q'un tel talents n'est pas exploiter ici au Cameroun 😓😓 le jour qu'on va perdre un si grand homme nous allons le regretté.. 😢😢

[@franklintony2258]

Music pure talent from Cameroon Africa

[@bastienkouassigan906]

Bonjour 7

[@markegbe6410]

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.

[@Vermin76]

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 😁

[@martinbaleba733]

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

[@simonambassa1786]

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

[@celsegallo9131]

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

[@godswill_ezeonyeka]

Richard Bona is beyond talented. He is just Richard!

[@maelnikapisse20]

Cette reprise de Mulema est envoûtante

[@mariechantalcheutou4244]

Mes frères Camerounais nous avons du talent, sauf que il y'a qui se débrouille mieux que d'autres en s'imposant sur scène internationale et il faut saluer, j'aime tout ce qui fait mon frère Bona je suis fière de lui ,même quand il parle c'est beau à l'entendre ,il fait partir des personnes au Cameroun que j'aimerais un jour rencontrer pour les serrer dans mes bras,aimons chers frères vivants. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤pour toi mon grand.

[@Younghandsconcept]

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

[@sombumashinini8791]

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

[@stevewilliam123]

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

[@litan75]

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

[@lariojoubert3877]

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✌

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Respect to Harry Belafonte and Quincy Jones for helping this amazing human along the way.

[@eniemeuful]

Moments like this makes me proud to be a compatriot.

[@dongmochesly235]

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

[@MuzoSTEIN]

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

[@tanitoluwaoyegoke9940]

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

[@lordstark806]

Tous les jours je reviens ici trouver la paix ✌️

[@joeybenoit6269]

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

[@ftcheuleu]

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 !

[@loicnkwuidja1661]

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

[@saxofix4456]

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

[@njungyenshi6385]

I love Richard bona song

[@epemengolle4137]

I wish to meet you someday.Thanks for being a part of my life for over 20 years

[@cedricbler7340]

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

[@ecoman003]

He's so creative 🥺, I'll be like him someday 🙇🏾‍♂️

[@AjwogTHUM]

This sounds so authentically African. I just got inspired🙌

[@wankbanks799]

when u feel like heaven is closer and the Angels are dancing

[@emeliaainooson1755]

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

[@suzannegaellemoundjonguine1833]

Ce monsieur est un genie!

[@angelkapche5381]

You're amazed😍

[@Mulu_Neh]

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

[@aubreygoodson361]

Hi! How are things going there?

[@Mulu_Neh]

@@aubreygoodson361 good thank you

[@herveblaisebelomoongolo8601]

C'est de la BONATOLOGIE

[@paulstop9756]

est-il le meilleur bassiste camerounais ou le bassiste camerounais ayant le mieux réussi. Avant d'y répondre pense à tous les brillants bassistes camerounais

[@robinslekane3557]

@@paulstop9756 Bona est plutot le meilleur bassiste au monde, il fait la fièrté de toute l Afrique .

[@attaquantray6599]

Fin du débat, je rejoins ton point de vue. Il a trop d'avance sur les autres. C'est tout simplement un génie

[@antoinettebatchatchou1587]

@@paulstop9756 Arrêtez la sorcellerie

[@paulstop9756]

@@antoinettebatchatchou1587 Jean Dikoto Mandengué , Étienne Mbappè , Vicky Edimo , Aladji Touré , Guy Sanguè , kotto bass ( ancien maître de Bona ) Atebass etc ... La question a sa place , il me semble : Bona est-il vraiment le meilleur ou celui qui a le mieux réussi ?

[@lynthia4674]

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

[@Tolu1994]

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

[@dannembot5490]

C'est quel genre de talent ça Seigneur 😩😩😩

[@dieujustemarcalexandre2106]

Its amazing🇨🇲🇭🇹

[@domchemoves]

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 🙏🙏💯

[@renateteke]

Class act. Well done Richard Bona 😍😍

[@didobaleba3848]

Proud of what your’ doing for this art Richard. Am CAMEROONIAN and proud to say we The same nation

[@kennyandola316]

My music journey today: Kothbiro by Ayub Ogada Sambolera by Khadja Nin Anaka/makambo by Geoffrey Oryema Africa by Ismael Lo Jarabi/Gambia/Gainaako by Sona Jobarteh New ancient strings by Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoko Boubacar Traore-Hona Ismael Lo - Tajabone Ali Farka Traore and Toumani Diabate Toumani and Sidiki Diabate-Mogokouma Rokia Traore-project roots Au 104 Then I'm here..... I feel like the proper Son Of the Soil.