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Profiles of famous African musicians

Youlou Mabiala biography

Gilbert Youlou Mabiala,  Souza Vangu,  Kamikaze Loningisa, somo somo, TPOK Jazz   Motema na ngai television, 100% de percentage, Loufou Lakari,Infraction, Le Verdict, Mwana Ya Luambo, UCB, Bantous De La Capitale, Josky Kiambukuta. Mama Leni, Helen Luambo, Vicky Longomba, Celi … Continue reading

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Ntesa Dalienst biography

Ntesa Dalienst is pictured below Ntesa Dalienst Discography

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Madilu System

Madilu System was popular Congolese musician known for his superb vocal skills punctuated by a melodious tenor. He gained fame primarily as one of the lead vocalists in TP OK Jazz, the greatest African band ever. He was born as … Continue reading

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Lutumba Simaro

Simaro Lutumba is a legendary composer/guitarist from Congo. Known popularly as  “Le Poete” because his songs contain deep thoughtful lyrics, his full name is Lutumba Masiya Simaro Ndomanueno. He is so good at analysing human nature that one would be forgiven … Continue reading

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Josky Kiambukuta

Josky Kiambukuta is one of the most famous Congolese singers/ composers. He is best known for his role as one of the lead singers in TP OK Jazz, perhaps the greatest band to emrge from the continent of Africa. He … Continue reading

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Ndombe Opetum

Pepe (Paul) Ndombe Opetum was one of the pre-eminent vocalists for TP OK Jazz which is arguably the greatest band Africa has ever produced. His voice is one of the most distinctive and can best be described as metallic tenor. … Continue reading

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Koffi Olomide

Antoine Koffi Olomide, who is also known by a plethora of other names such as Large Degaire, Akram Bourge, Gralibane Maji, Le Grande Mopao, Le Shakespeare Du Zaire, Nkolo Lupemba , Mokonzi etc etc, was arguably the most talented African … Continue reading

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Habel Kifoto

Habel Kifoto was for over 40 years, one of the most prominent personalities in the Kenya music scene. As Band leader of the Kenya military band, the Maroon Commandos, Kifoto humanized and even softened the perception of the military with … Continue reading

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Kanda Bongo Man

Kanda Bongo Man was born in the Congolese province of Bandundu in 1955 Kanda is an energetic performer, who spices up his concerts with vigorous dance moves and a pinch of showmanship. Kanda one of the foremost figures in modern … Continue reading

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Ochieng Kabaselleh

Hadjoullas Nyapanji Ochieng Ogolla , known to most as Ochieng kabaselleh or Kalle wuod Ogola, was for at least two decades, one of Kenya’s most reknown and succesful musicians. For two decades He thrilled music fans from all over the … Continue reading

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