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24 Sep Innoss’B: The AfroCongo Sensation Leading a New Wave of Congolese Music
Posted at 20:19hin Afrobeat, AfroCongo, Blog, Bongo flava, Entertainment, Featured, Music, Ndombolo, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous
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Introduction to Innoss’B: The Jeune Leader Innocent Didace Balume, better known as Innoss’B, is a dynamic Congolese artist whose multifaceted career has reshaped the landscape of African Music. Born on May 5, 1997, in Goma, North Kivu Province, Innoss’B’s contributions as a singer, songwriter, rapper,...
23 Sep Remembering Empompo Loway: The Soulful Saxophonist of Congolese Soukous
In the vibrant tapestry of Congolese music, few names shine as brightly as Empompo “Deyesse” Loway. A masterful saxophonist, composer, and pivotal figure in the iconic Soukous band TPOK Jazz, Loway’s legacy continues to echo through the rhythms of Congo and beyond. His journey from...
17 Sep Barbara Kanam: The African Diva Who Defined Congolese Music
Posted at 19:54hin Blog, Entertainment, Featured, Gospel, Music, Ndombolo, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous
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Introduction to Barbara Kanam Barbara Kanam Mutund, better known by her stage name Barbara Kanam, is one of the most celebrated figures in Congolese music. Born on September 27, 1973, in Bukavu, Zaïre (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Kanam is a multifaceted artist—singer-songwriter,...
09 Sep Mose Fan Fan: A Pioneer of Congolese Soukous and African Music Legend
Mose Se Sengo, widely known as Mose Fan Fan, was a Congolese guitarist, composer, and bandleader who left an indelible mark on the African music scene. Born in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) in 1945, his musical journey spanned over five decades, contributing significantly to the evolution...
06 Sep Women in Congolese Music: A Spotlight on Female Pioneers
Posted at 22:35hin Blog, Entertainment, Featured, Music, Mutuashi, Ndombolo, Rhumba, Soukous
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The Underrated Role of Women in Congolese Music While many of the most celebrated names in Congolese music are male—such as Franco Luambo Makiadi and Papa Wemba—women have played an equally vital role in shaping the genre’s history. From vocalists to composers, they have contributed...
