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Madilu System
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Ferre Gola
3,866 listeners
Ferré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym o… read moreFerré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym or short form of his real name: NGola (vocalist, and entertainer). He at one time was a member of t… read moreFerré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym or short form of his real name: NGola (vocalist, and entertainer). He at one time was a member of the Congolese band Quartier Latin International, founded and … read more
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Simaro Massiya Lutumba
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Wenge Musica
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JB Mpiana
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Koffi Olomide
26,027 listeners
Antoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic… read moreAntoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa. He went to France … read moreAntoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa. He went to France to study, while in Paris, he began playing the guitar and wr… read more
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Werrason
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Werrason used to be together with J.P. Mpiana in the then hugely popular Wenge Musica from Zaire which has since been renamed D.r. Congo. T… read moreWerrason used to be together with J.P. Mpiana in the then hugely popular Wenge Musica from Zaire which has since been renamed D.r. Congo. The two musicians later went their separate ways with each of them leading sepa rate musical groups. View wikiWerrason used to be together with J.P. Mpiana in the then hugely popular Wenge Musica from Zaire which has since been renamed D.r. Congo. The two musicians later went their separate ways with each of them leading sepa rate musical groups. View wiki
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Mbilia Bel
10,037 listeners
M'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley … read moreM'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley Rochereau. Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became suc… read moreM'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley Rochereau. Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became successful in the mid-1980s when she recorded and toured with T… read more
