From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo .
Artists
Athletes
Musicians
Franco Luambo (c. 1938–1989) — singer, guitarist, composer, and
bandleader . He is regarded as one of the pioneers of
Congolese rumba and his contributions to the
music industry have earned him a revered status both within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and internationally
[8]
Tabu Ley Rochereau (c. 1940–2013) —
vocalist and prolific songwriter. He played a key role in developing and popularizing the
Congolese rumba . His iconic songs, energetic performances, and charismatic stage presence made him a treasured figure in
African music . He served as a cultural ambassador, promoting Congolese identity, unity, and social consciousness through his music
[9]
Ferré Gola (b. 1976) — singer-songwriter and dancer
Franglish (b. 1994) —
Congolese-French rapper and singer
Fally Ipupa (b. 1977) — singer-songwriter, dancer,
philanthropist , guitarist and
producer . His music traverses various genres, including
soukous ,
ndombolo ,
Congolese rumba , and his energetic performances have garnered him a massive following both in
Africa and internationally
[10]
[11]
Le Grand Kallé (c. 1930–1983) — singer-songwriter, composer, and
bandleader . He is regarded as the father of modern
Congolese music
[12]
[13]
Koffi Olomide (b. 1956) —
soukus singer, dancer,
producer , and composer
Maître Gims (b. 1986) —
Congolese-French singer-songwriter, rapper
Dr. Nico Kasanda (c. 1939–1985) — guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter. He played a significant role in the development of
Congolese rumba and his virtuosic guitar adroitness have left a durable influence on
African music
[14]
[15]
Naza (b. 1993) —
Congolese-French rapper, singer-songwriter
Fabregas (b. 1987) — singer-songwriter, dancer and
record producer
Barbara Kanam (b. 1973) — singer-songwriter
Yxng Bane (b. 1996) —
British -Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter
Keblack (b. 1992) —
Congolese-French rapper, singer-songwriter
Papa Wemba (c. 1949–2016) — singer-songwriter,
sapeur , dancer, and
cultural icon
Pépé Kallé (c. 1951–1998) — singer-songwriter and
bandleader
Damso (b. 1992) —
Belgian -Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter
Papa Wemba (c. 1949–2016) — prominent
musician and
cultural icon . He was a pioneer of
soukous music , fusing traditional Congolese
rhythms with modern sounds, and his charismatic performances made him an international sensation
[16]
M'pongo Love (c. 1956–1990) — singer-songwriter known for her soft
soprano voice and passionate performances. She contributed significantly to the development of
Congolese rumba and played a crucial role in paving the way for female artists in the male-dominated music industry
[17]
Tshala Muana (c. 1958–2022) — singer-songwriter and
performer . She was widely recognized as the "Queen of Mutuashi," a
traditional
dance music genre from
Kasai
[18]
Awilo Longomba (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and
drummer . His
catchy rhythms and
infectious
dance moves have made him a celebrated figure and has played a key role in popularizing
Congolese music worldwide
[19]
[20]
[21]
M'bilia Bel (b. 1959) —
soukus
vocalist , songwriter and dancer. She's widely considered as the Queen of
Congolese rumba due to her powerful and
emotive
vocals . She rose to fame in the 1980s, collaborating with
Tabu Ley Rochereau and creating hits in
soukous music genre
[22]
Lokua Kanza (b. 1958) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and
producer
Werrason (b. 1965) — singer-songwriter, and
bandleader
Sam Mangwana (b. 1945) —
vocalist and songwriter
Jossart N'Yoka Longo (b. 1953) — singer-songwriter and
producer . One of the founding members and leaders of the widely recognized Congolese band
Zaïko Langa Langa is known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of
soukous music genre.
[23]
Wendo Kolosoy (c. 1925–2008) — guitarist, singer-songwriter, and
producer . He played a critical role in popularizing
Congolese rumba in the 1940s and 1950s and remains an iconic figure in
Congolese music history
[24]
[25]
Ray Lema (b. 1946) — singer-songwriter,
pianist , guitarist
Cindy Le Coeur (b. 1982) —
recording artist , singer, and dancer
Lutumba Simaro (c. 1938–2019) — singer-songwriter, composer, and
bandleader . He played a key role in the influential Congolese band
TPOK Jazz , and his
poetic
lyrics and mellifluous
compositions continue to pulsate with audiences
[26]
Nyboma Mwan'dido (b. 1952) —
vocalist , songwriter and dancer
King Kester Emeneya (c. 1956–2014) — singer and
bandleader
L'Or Mbongo (b. 1978) — singer-songwriter and
cantor
Yondo Sister (b. 1958) — singer-songwriter and dancer
Madilu System (c. 1952–2007) — singer-songwriter. His dulcet tone and emotional delivery made him one of the most celebrated figures in the
Congolese music industry
Bimi Ombale (c. 1952–2011) — singer-songwriter and
drummer
Baloji (b. 1978) —
Congolese -
Belgian rapper, singer-songwriter and producer
Bramsito (b. 1996) —
Congolese-French singer-songwriter and producer
Innoss'B (b. 1997) — singer-songwriter, rapper,
percussionist , and dancer
Gaz Mawete (b. 1991) — singer-songwriter, dancer
Héritier Watanabe (b. 1982) — songwriter-singer, dancer
Bill Clinton Kalonji (b. 1979) — singer-songwriter, dancer and
animator
Moise Mbiye (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and
pastor
Mike Kalambay (b. 1978) — singer-songwriter,
pastor and dancer
Dena Mwana (b. 1986) — singer, composer and dancer
Lu Kala (b. 1995) — Congolese-
Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer
Céline Banza (b. 1997) — singer-songwriter, dancer and guitarist
Jipson Butukondolo — composer,
vocalist and
entertainer
Diblo Dibala (b. 1954) — singer,
director ,
arranger , composer,
producer , and guitarist
Dindo Yogo (c. 1955–2000) — singer-songwriter, and dancer
Ndombe Opetum (c. 1944–2012) —
recording artist , composer and
vocalist
Youssoupha (b. 1979) —
Congolese-French rapper and songwriter
Mose Se Sengo (c. 1945–2019) — guitarist, composer and
band-leader
Mohombi (b. 1986) — Congolese-
Swedish
musician , singer-songwriter, composer, and dancer
Josky Kiambukuta (c. 1949–2021) —
performing artist , singer-songwriter, and composer
Kanda Bongo Man (b. 1955) — singer-songwriter, dancer and
bandleader
Abeti Masikini (c. 1954–1994) — singer-songwriter,
bandleader , and
performer
Marie Misamu (c. 1974–2016) —
cantor , songwriter and composer
Youlou Mabiala (b. 1947) —
recording artist , composer, songwriter, and
vocalist
Bozi Boziana (b. 1951) — singer-songwriter and
bandleader
Kaysha (b. 1974) — singer-songwriter, rapper and
producer
Mayaula Mayoni (b. 2010) —
recording artist , composer and
vocalist
Young Paris (b. 1988) —
Congolese-American singer-songwriter, rapper and producer
Evoloko Jocker (b. 1954) — singer-songwriter, dancer
Jessy Matador (b. 1983) —
Congolese-French singer-songwriter
Jean-Bosco Mwenda (c. 1930–1990) — guitarist and singer. He was a luminary of Congolese
fingerstyle acoustic guitar music
Avelino (b. 1993) —
British -
Congolese rapper and singer
Bouro Mpela (b. 1975) — singer, dancer, and
performer
Dadju (b. 1991) —
Congolese-French singer-songwriter and composer
Iyenga — singer-songwriter
Tiakola (b. 1999) —
Congolese-French rapper and singer
Jimmy Omonga (b. 1976) — singer-songwriter, guitarist
Kalash Criminel (b. 1995) —
Congolese-French rapper and
producer
Kasaloo Kyanga (c. 1957–2011) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer
Marie Daulne (b. 1964) —
Belgian -Congolese singer-songwriter,
arranger and
choreographer
Ninho (b. 1996) —
Congolese-French rapper and
producer
Gradur (b. 1990) —
Congolese-French rapper
Singuila (b. 1977) — singer-songwriter
Alicios Theluji (b. 1987) — singer-songwriter and dancer
Laurette la Perle (b. 1989) — singer-songwriter,
model and
businesswoman
Soulé (b. 1995) —
Irish -Congolese singer-songwriter
Philippe Lando Rossignol (c. 1935–2004) —
vocalist and
recording artist
Lous and the Yakuza (b. 1996) — Congolese-
Belgian singer-songwriter, rapper,
model , and
artist
Lucie Eyenga (c. 1934–1987) —
vocalist and songwriter
Nathalie Makoma (b. 1982) — Congolese-
Dutch singer-songwriter
Zola (b. 1999) —
Congolese-French rapper and
producer
Syran Mbenza (b. 1950) — guitarist, singer-songwriter
Lovy Longomba (b. 1986) —
songwriter ,
pastor ,
prophet ,
producer ,
musician , and
life coach
Samba Mapangala (b. 1955) — singer-songwriter, and bandleader
Patsha Bay — singer-songwriter
Jaysix Abdalah (b. 1989) — singer-songwriter
Cor Akim (b. 1992) — singer-songwriter, and pianist
Pierre Kwenders (b. 1985) — singer and rapper
Tshanda Sangwa (b. 1996) — singer-songwriter
Serge Le Griot (b. 1995) — singer-songwriter
Tresor (b. 1987) — singer-songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Adios Alemba (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and
producer
[27]
Adamo Ekula — singer-songwriter and dancer
[28]
[29]
Ada Muangisa (b. 1953) — guitarist, singer-songwriter
[30]
[31]
[32]
BM (b. 1992) — singer-songwriter
[33]
[34]
[35]
Ricardo Lemvo (b. 1957) — singer-songwriter
Johnny Bokelo (c. 1940–1995) — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and dancer
[36]
[37]
[38]
Paul Ebengo Isenge (c. 1934–1990) — singer-songwriter, guitarist,
arranger
[39]
[40]
[41]
[42]
Béatrice Beyou Ciel (b. 1967) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[43]
[44]
[45]
Antoinette Etisomba Lokindji (c. 1950–2002) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[46]
[47]
[48]
[49]
Anita Mwarabu (b. 1987) — singer, composer and
author
[50]
[51]
[52]
[53]
Amanda Malela (b. 1989) — multilingual singer, composer and dancer
[54]
[55]
[56]
Déesse Mukangi (b. 1969) —
vocalist , songwriter and dancer
[57]
[58]
Abby Surya — singer-songwriter
[59]
[60]
Rosny Kayiba — singer-songwriter
[61]
[62]
Mj30 (b. 1986) — singer-songwriter
[63]
[64]
[65]
[66]
Sista Becky — rapper, singer, dancer, and
lyricist
[67]
[68]
[69]
[70]
Sarah Kalume (b. 1990) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[71]
[72]
[73]
[74]
Ya Levis Dalwear (b. 1994) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[75]
[76]
[77]
Deborah Lukalu (b. 1994) — singer, composer and dancer
[78]
[79]
Sandra Mbuyi (b. 1984) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[80]
[81]
[82]
JB Mpiana (b. 1967) — singer-songwriter, dancer,
choreographer
[83]
[84]
But Na Filet (b. 1986) — singer-songwriter, dancer
[85]
[86]
[87]
Félix Wazekwa (b. 1962) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[88]
[89]
JDT Mulopwe (b. 1972) — singer-songwriter and dancer
[90]
[91]
Rebo Tchulo (b. 1996) — singer-songwriter, dancer
[92]
[93]
[94]
[95]
Celeo Scram (b. 1978) — rapper, singer-songwriter
[96]
[97]
Robinio Mundibu (b. 1985) — singer-songwriter, dancer
[98]
[99]
Bumba Massa (b. 1945) — singer-songwriter
[100]
Faya Tess (b. 1966) — singer and composer
[101]
Debaba Mbaki (c. 1961–2011) — singer-songwriter and composer
[102]
[103]
Reddy Amisi (b. 1960) — singer-songwriter. He is known for his smooth voice and dynamic performances
[104]
Entrepreneur
Politicians
Activists
Academics
Other
See also
References
^
Cornet, Joseph-Aurélien ; Bol, Victor (1994).
Moseka Yogo Ambake (in German). Hamburgisches Museum für Völkerkunde.
^ Nechvatal, Joseph (August 9, 2015).
"Photographer Kiripi Katembo, Master of Reflection, Dies at 36" .
Hyperallergic . Retrieved September 2, 2015 .
^ Don Rubin (1994).
The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: Africa . Taylor & Francis. p. 338.
ISBN
978-0-415-05931-2 .
^ Manning, Patrick (2009). The African Diaspora: A History Through Culture . Columbia University Press.
^ Dwamena, Anakwa (2018-07-06).
"The visionary paper cities of artist Bodys Isek Kingelez come to life at the MoMA" . The Architect’s Newspaper . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^
"Les rescapés n°305 (2016) - Freddy Tsimba" . Angalia Gallery . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^
"OCTOBER GALLERY | EDDY KAMUANGA ILUNGA | ART | BIOGRAPHY | ART FOR SALE" . octobergallery.co.uk . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^ Christgau, Robert (2001-07-03).
"Franco de Mi Amor" . The Village Voice . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"Tabu Ley Rochereau Biography, Songs, & Albums" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"Fally Ipupa" . Missing Piece Group . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"Fally Ipupa, icon of Congolese rumba" . Le Journal de l'Afrique . 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^ musica (2012-04-11).
"Grand Kalle: The founder of modern Congolese music" . Kenya Page . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^ Jazz, All About (2013-10-30).
"Le Grand Kalle: His Life, His Music album review @ All About Jazz" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^ musica (2012-04-10).
"Docteur Nico Kasanda" . Kenya Page . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^ Alan di Perna (2021-12-09).
"The story of Africa's guitar god Dr. Nico, the Congolese innovator admired by Jimi Hendrix" . guitarworld . Retrieved 2023-07-12 .
^
"Who is Papa Wemba?" . Africanews . 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2023-07-06 .
^ musica (2015-08-02).
"Biography of Mpongo Love" . Kenya Page . Retrieved 2023-07-06 .
^
"Tshala Muana: Congolese singer dies aged 64" . BBC News . 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-06 .
^ Katungulu, Amon (April 3, 2019).
"Legendary Congolese musician Awilo Longomba to jet into Uganda today" . Nile Post . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^ sqoopadmin (2018-12-01).
"Congolese Lingala music icon Awilo to perform in Uganda – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos" . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^ donbuffy (2021-07-05).
"Princess of Afro-Fusion "Princess Wonda" Ft the Legend Awilo Longomba" . Princess Wonda . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"WATCH: Rhumba queen Mbilia Bel joins raila on the campaign trail" . Nairobi News . 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"Musique : Jossart N'yoka Longo est vivant (proches)" . Eventsrdc.com (in French). 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^
"Papa Bikunda a rejoint Wendo au pays des ancêtres" . PAM | Pan African Music (in French). 2022-04-26. Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (2008-06-06).
"Songs of Africa" . The New York Times .
ISSN
0362-4331 . Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ Niarchos, Nicolas (2019-06-25).
"The Death of Simaro Lutumba Closes a Chapter of Congolese Music" . The New Yorker .
ISSN
0028-792X . Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^
"Adios Alemba et Zaiko Langa Langa - Mille Sourires Zekete Zekete 2ème Episode (CD) - Univers Rumba Congolaise" . www.universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^ cgocs (2021-01-26).
"Adamo Ekula /Né Emir Adamo Ekula" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"L'Emir Adamo Ekula - Univers Rumba Congolaise, la référence de la rumba congolaise de 1900 à nos jours" . www.universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"Muangisa André alias Ada Muangisa 1953 - Univers Rumba Congolaise, la référence de la rumba congolaise de 1900 à nos jours" . www.universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique / D.R. Congo : Karma Pa" . www.musiques-afrique.net . Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^ Messager (2011-07-10).
"Sur le podium : SHORA (maillot jaune) et ADA MUANGISA" . MBOKAMOSIKA (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"BM" . LPR . Retrieved 2023-09-15 .
^ Mandina, Hervé (2019-01-03).
"Afro-club le hit des platines, avec Ng Bling et Buravan" . RFI Musique (in French). Retrieved 2023-09-15 .
^ Monger, Timothy.
"B.M. Biography" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2023-09-15 .
^
"AKABOLAMUSIC: JHONNY BOKELO ISENGE" . AKABOLAMUSIC . 2009-04-10. Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"Johnny Bokelo discography - RYM/Sonemic" . Rate Your Music . Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^ cgocs (2021-09-10).
"Biographie de Jonny Bokelo/Isenge" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^ cgocs (2021-02-24).
"Biographie de Paul Dewayon Ebenge Isenge" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"Orchestre Cobantou De Dewayon merveilles du passé 68-69, LP for sale on SofaRecords" . www.sofarecords.fr . Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^ Seck, Nago (2007-05-07).
"Dewayon" . Afrisson (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"Paul Ebengo-Isenge alias Dewayon 1934-1990 - Univers Rumba Congolaise, la référence de la rumba congolaise de 1900 à nos jours" . www.universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-24 .
^
"BEYOU CIEL, L'ANCIENNE CHANTEUSE DE TABU LEY REVIENT SUR SCENE MAIS SOUS UNE NOUVELLE CASQUETTE – VOILA NIGHT" (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
http://www.slateafrique.com/auteur/128753 (2013-10-03).
"Beyou ciel :" . Slate Afrique (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 . CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (
link )
^
"Beyou Ciel" . Music In Africa (in French). 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Etisomba Lokinji Antoinette - Univers Rumba Congolaise, la référence de la rumba congolaise de 1900 à nos jours" . www.universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Actualité | Zoom sur Antoinette Etisomba, précurseur de la musique gospel en RDC | mediacongo.net" . www.mediacongo.net . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ Messager (2012-10-25).
"ETISOMBA SUR SCENE, DANS TOUTE SA SPLENDEUR" . MBOKAMOSIKA (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ RedactionH (2021-06-14).
"Musique: Les premières divas congolaises" . HESHIMA MAGAZINE (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ cgocs (2022-11-29).
"Biographie de Ninita née Anita MWARABU" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"L'album "Ninita " de la chanteuse Anita Mwarabu attendu le 13 janvier" . ACP (in French). 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"ANITA MWARABU, la Biographie – Kevzine" (in French). 2023-01-02. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"African music forum : Ninita pour une participation plus accrue des artistes | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo" . www.adiac-congo.com . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Amanda Malela - A shooting Gospel Star - CongoleseMusic.com" . Congolese Music . 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Amanda Malela (Bibliography) | Afro Video" . 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
" " Melody ", Amanda Malela célèbre sa carrière en musique" . Music In Africa (in French). 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Deesse Mukangi" . Discogs . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ cgocs (2021-03-07).
"Biographie Aka Mukangi/Déesse" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Abby Surya" . Congolese Music . 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ Nyanchama, Venic (2022-07-03).
"Top 10 female rhumba artists of all time: Who ranks at the top?" . Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Rosny Kayiba" . Rosny Kayiba (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"MaajabuTalent– La team My God" . maajabutalent.com . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"MJ30" . Discogs . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"NJIBA Mfuyi Marie José alias Mj30 - Univers Rumba Congolaise, la référence de la rumba congolaise de 1900 à nos jours" . www.universrumbacongolaise.com/ (in French). 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Interview. MJ30: " Dorénavant, je suis MJ the master voice " | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo" . www.adiac-congo.com . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ cgocs (2022-05-16).
"Biographie de Marie José Njiba Mbuyi dit MJ30" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Sista Becky Music and DJ Edits on Beatsource" . Beatsource . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ CONGOLEO (2022-03-04).
"Kinshasa : Sista Becky livre un méga concert ce mardi 8 mars au Klub à Gombe" . CONGOLEO (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Singer Rapper - Sista Becky" . TV & Radio Africa Musika . Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Sista Becky - 243Stars" . musique.243stars.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ Marie-Ange (2016-12-15).
"Sarah Kalume : La nouvelle star" . zaidoirie (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Sarah Kalume" . Music In Africa (in French). 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"Découverte : Sarah Kalume – Posa Kobimisa [Clip]" . BweliTribe (in French). 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^
"RDC : la lauréate de la Vodacom Superstar 2011, Sarah Kalume, enregistre un titre avec Akon" . Radio Okapi (in French). 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2023-07-23 .
^ Eugene, Hayford (2021-08-02).
"Ya Levis Dalwear Biography, Music, Videos, Booking" . ProfileAbility . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"YA LEVIS // Interview" . issuu . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Ya Levis Dalwear (Bibliography) | Afro Video" . 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Deborah Lukalu, One of the best gospel singers - CongoleseMusic.com" . Congolese Music . 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Deborah Lukalu Songs MP3 Download, New Songs & Albums" . Boomplay Music . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Sandra Mbuyi Lyrics, Biography and Albums | AfrikaLyrics" . afrikalyrics.com . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Biographie Sandra Mbuyi - Librairie chrétienne 7ici - Librairie 7ici" . librairie-7ici.com . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Témoignage: Sandra Mbuyi Kanku raconte l'histoire émouvante de sa vie" . Lemag (in French). 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"RFI Musique - - Congolese music - JB Mpiana brings us the horse dance" . www1.rfi.fr . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"RDC : Werrason et JB Mpiana enfin réconciliés reforment Wenge Musica – Jeune Afrique" . JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ cd, ouragan.
"But na Filet annonce "Problème Tour" du 4 juin au 20 août 2022" . ouragan.cd (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ MMC, Redaction (2022-05-29).
"Après "Pema ya Nzambe Tour", But Na Filet dévoile le calendrier de sa nouvelle tournée" . Le Meilleur de la Musique Congolaise (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Hugues But Na Filet : 14 titres inédits pour son prochain album " Détermination " " . Eventsrdc.com (in French). 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Felix Wazekwa Biography, Songs, & Albums" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique / D.R. Congo : Félix Wazekwa" . www.musiques-afrique.net . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"JDT Mulopwe" . Congolese Music . 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ Mbuthia, Val.
"Is Koffi Olomide still king?" . The Standard . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ englishcongo (2023-05-22).
"Biography of Deborah Rebo Tchulo" . congovirtual english version . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ cgocs (2022-10-20).
"Biographie de Deborah Rebo Tchulo" . Kin kiesse (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Le clip " Pepele " de Rebo qualifié de plagiat, dépasse 90.000 vues sur Youtube en plus ou moins 24heures - PourElle.info" (in French). 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ RedactionH (2023-04-05).
"Mukaji Internationale Rebo Tchulo: " Ce titre va bien avec la journée du 8 mars " " . HESHIMA MAGAZINE (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^ Boumbe, Gel (2021-03-08).
"Celeo Scram revient avec " État d'esprit ", son nouvel album - Infocongo" (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Musique : arrivé à Kinshasa, Celeo Scram affirme avoir réuni tous les moyens pour livrer son concert, le 29 octobre à l'YMCA" . Opinion Info (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Robinio Mundibu : les pieds dans la rumba, la tête dans l'afro house" . PAM | Pan African Music (in French). 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Robinio Mundibu Biography, Songs, & Albums" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2023-07-21 .
^
"Bumba Massa biography" . Last.fm . Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^
"Faya Tess" . Discogs . Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ Geoffray.
"Le grand artiste musicien Debaba de la RDC n'est plus!" . Congo Actualité : votre rendez-vous de l'information (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ digimobile.
"le chanteur Debaba n'est plus" . les News d'Afrique et du Monde (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^
"Reddy Amisi" . Congolese Music . 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ Bazenguissa-Ganga, Rémy.
Les voies du politique au Congo: essai de sociologie historique . Paris: Karthala, 1997. p. 426
^ Nzongola-Ntalaja, Georges (2011-01-17).
"Patrice Lumumba: the most important assassination of the 20th century" . The Guardian .
ISSN
0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-07-06 .
^
"Digitalcongo.net | Léon Kengo wa Dondo décoré Grand cordon de l'ordre national des héros nationaux Kabila-Lumumba" . www.digitalcongo.net . Retrieved 2023-07-09 .
^
"DRC : Environment minister Eve Bazaiba at loggerheads with Congo's forestry barons - 19/06/2023" . Africa Intelligence . 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"Qin Gang Meets with DRC Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula" . www.fmprc.gov.cn . Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"RDC : le ministre de la Justice, Célestin Tunda Ya Kasende, brièvement interpellé – Jeune Afrique" . JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"Denis Mukwege" . Right Livelihood . Retrieved 2023-07-06 .
^ Maraver, María M., ed. (August 2016).
"Life At The Bottom Of The Chain: Women In Artisanal Mines In DRC" (PDF) . peacewomen.org . Researchers: Annie Matundu Mbambi and Léonnie Kandolo. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"RDC – Léonnie Kandolo : " Tout n'est pas parfait, mais nous sommes en marche vers un État de droit " – Jeune Afrique" . JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .
^
"RDC: derrière les marches interdites, des intellectuels qui vivent cachés" . Africanews (in French). 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2023-07-07 .