Viv Nou Lavi - Dukesbridge | Desiré François | Cassiya

Composed by Rishi Nursimulu, Viv Nou Lavi is performed by the Dukesbridge United Choir (students aged 5–13) in collaboration with the legendary Désiré François. The music was recorded by the talented musicians of Cassiya Group, bringing vibrant Sega rhythms to life.

✨ Musicians
Henri Louis Lansley • Ashley Speville • Jean Michel Ayoung • Ivan Bazil • Big Joe • Ansley Michel

🎤 Singers
Désiré François • Shreya Halkhoree • Sia Haroo • Mansi Beesoondial • Aurora Beseguy • Amylynn Baya • Maelys Nga Manga • Aalia Cheetamun • Trisha Jhoolun • Israela Radegonde • Shrutee Raghoobeer • Amy Gracieux • Jaitali Daddoo • Diya Hurbissoon • Shreeya Raghoobeer • Aadhya Sonoo • Samaira Shardha • Kayra Ramchurn • Priyusha Fullee • Rithvi Hassamal • Tanisha Caleechurn • Thiya Reddi • Thea Das • Waverly Sagor • Zareenah Ameerbeg • Yuvan Nababsing • Preston Nursimulu • Eliot Li Sing Pak • Avan Maddali • Avivya Maddali • Kyna Chooramun • Arnav Gungabissoon • Julian Chenel • Lucas Hubert • Tristan Nursimulu • Benjamin Ng Tang Fui • Aarav Mahargude • Mia Appasamy • Khaira Khanna • Nidhi Goindah Bundhun • Rishi Nursimulu • Shannon Nursimulu

💃 Dancers
Nina Mohabeer • Hemishika Dalloo • Deaarshi Sobee • Chhaavi Ramprogus • Tvisha Sharma • Khooshika Cunnoosamy • Kelisha Gungabissoon • Maelys Nga Manga • Shelza Shanto • Peniel Mezgebe • Aalia Cheetamun • Israela Radegonde • Kheeana Bundhun • Mara Louison • Tushita Chinniah • Raphael Preaudet • Faith Preaudet • Lovena Mohit • Amiirah Gundrup

🩰 Choreographers
Amiirah Gundrup • Lovena Mohit • Evelyne François

🎬 Video Cast
Guylain Jean • Lucas Tyler Hubert • Benjamin Ng Tang Fui • Aydin Parokkot • Aarav Amit Mahargude • Julian Chenel • Tristan Nursimulu • Waverly Sagor • Kyna Chooramun • Avivya Maddali • Aarav Gungabissoon
Background cast: Anjali Chureetur • Kovani Ponama • Megan Jean-Pierre • Yamna Neebaz

📦 Logistics & Assistants
Shannon Nursimulu • Kimi Sonatun • Tevina Ramduny • Bhavisha Somaroo • Vigen Naick • Lorenzo Mungly • Dorothy Arlandoo • Nidhi Goindah Bundhun • Nafisah Rozbully • Megan Jean-Pierre

🎧 Production Credits
Music Recording: Stevie Ramsamy
Recording Studio: Désiré François
Mixing: Richard Hein
Video Producer: Toshan Unnoop

Lyrics (Mauritian creole) 🇲🇺

Verse 1
Mo lev mo latet, get lesiel lao,
Mo trouv de tizoli zwazo.
Lezel ape anvole,
Zot napa pe trakase
Ki zot pou manze dime.

Verse 2
Mo bes mo latet, get later anba,
Mo trouv enn fler ape pous la.
Li pa lager ek so vwazin,
Trankil, tras so semin.
Nou osi, anou kree nou destin… destin!

Chorus
Kriye… nou sante, viv nou lavi, leker dan lazwa.
Vire… nou danse, viv nou lavi, les nou amize.

Verse 3
Mo lev mo lame, dir Bondie mersi,
Lin donn mwa enn lavi beni.
Manze, bwar, mo amize,
Me mo pa pou abize.
Avan tou, mo get mo lasante.

Verse 4
Mo tap mo lame, mo lev mo lavwa,
Mo sante, danse sa sega-la.
Stress-la finn fini fonn,
Kifer bizin telefonn ?
Minn mo lavi, mo pa les personn… personn!

Bridge
Tan ki nou leker ankor bate
Tan ki soley kontign leve,
Nou gard nou an bonn sante
Kan nou fer fas difikilte,
Anou marye pike.
Pena nanye pa kapav sirmonte.

Dan tou fet… Viv nou lavi
Dan sikse… Viv nou lavi
Dan maler… Viv nou lavi
Dan boner… Viv nou lavi
Dan problem… Viv nou lavi
Dan lapenn… Viv nou lavi
Ar sourir… Viv nou lavi
Avek ferver… Viv nou lavi
Dan respe… Viv nou lavi
Dan lape… Viv nou lavi
Avek pasians… Viv nou lavi
Perseverans… Viv nou lavi
Viv, viv, viv, viv !

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Viv Nou Lavi – English Translation

Verse 1
I lift my head and look to the sky above,
I see two little birds flying.
Their wings are soaring,
They’re not worried
About what they’ll eat tomorrow.

Verse 2
I bow my head and look to the ground,
I see a flower pushing through.
It doesn’t fight with its neighbour,
It peacefully follows its path.
Let’s in the same way create our own destiny… destiny!

Chorus
Shout… let’s sing and live our life, with joy in our hearts.
Spin around… let’s dance and live our life, let us have fun.

Verse 3
I lift my hands and thank God,
He’s given me a blessed life.
I eat, drink and have fun,
But I will not abuse it.
Above all, I take care of my health.

Verse 4
As I clap my hands and lift up my voice
to sing and dance to this sega music.
All the stress melts away,
So why do we really need our phones?
I won’t let anyone destroy my life… or anything!

Desiré’s solo:
As long as our hearts are still beating,
As long as the sun keeps rising,
Let’s keep ourselves healthy.
When we face any difficulties,
Let’s stick together and help each other out.
There’s nothing that we can’t overcome together.

Bridge
In every celebration, live our life.
In every success, live our life.
In happy moments, live our life.
In times of hardship, live our life.
When facing problems, live our life.
When experiencing sorrow, live our life.
With a smile, live our life.
With passion, live our life.
With respect, live our life.
With peace, live our life.
With patience, live our life.
With perseverance, live our life.
Live, live, live, live!