Djadja
by Aya Nakamura
- Album: Nakamura
- Year: 2018
- Genre: Afropop · French pop
- Length: 2:53
A setting-the-record-straight, not a plea. Faced with a "djadja" — a guy bragging about an affair that never happened — Aya Nakamura answers with calm authority, refusing the rumour and the role she's been cast in.
Themes
- Clapping back at a liar
- Reputation and rumours
- Female command
- New French slang
Mood
- Confident
- Flirty
- Defiant
References & context
- The word "djadja"
Slang popularised by Aya Nakamura for a liar or braggart. The title names the opponent before the first line even lands.
- Aya's plural French
A blend of verlan, Arabic, Ivorian nouchi and English. The song carried this everyday speech into global pop.
- A worldwide francophone hit
Number one in several countries in 2018, "Djadja" made Aya Nakamura the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Djadja" by Aya Nakamura?
A setting-the-record-straight, not a plea.
What is "Djadja" about?
A setting-the-record-straight, not a plea. Faced with a "djadja" — a guy bragging about an affair that never happened — Aya Nakamura answers with calm authority, refusing the rumour and the role she's been cast in.
What are the main themes in "Djadja"?
The recurring themes are Clapping back at a liar, Reputation and rumours, Female command, New French slang.
Is "Djadja" available in my language on Lyrithm?
Yes — this meaning analysis is published natively in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Español, Português, Français, 日本語. Lyrithm does not auto-translate; each language is written from scratch.