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ANOTHER AFRISA BIG NAME

November 04, 2024 - 12:49 PM NDOMBE OPETUM: ANOTHER AFRISA BIG NAME By Jerome Ogola Opetum, also called Pepe Ndombe, is easily one of the biggest names, in the second generation of Congolese music, the generation that also produced Grand Kalle of African Jazz and Franco of OK Jazz. Ndombe Opetum sang with two of Congo's greatest musical outfits, OKJ and Afrisa International. He carved a niche for himself while appearing for African Fiesta National in 1968. The Tabuley-led band, ran into loggerheads with the Mobutu administration, over its failure to appear for an end-year concert, prompting its ban, from performing for a short period. This led to a mass exodus of musicians, among them singer Mangwana,......

CONGOLESE RUMBA

November 04, 2024 - 09:10 AM THE GENRE IS CONGOLESE RUMBA It is not every day that you encounter a footballer who can’t tell the difference between volleyball and football, but in the world of entertainment and specifically music, writers, broadcasters, commentators, and even musicians seem to get a little mixed up when it comes to identifying the genre of that Congolese popular beat, the one that was popularized by Franco. The broader genre of the music is rumba. This beat has its origin in the Caribbean Island of Cuba, the Latin American country that ended up with significant populations of blacks as a result of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade that saw Africans traded as slaves to provide labor in the......

OMANGA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

November 04, 2024 - 08:35 AM Omanga Lyrics With English Translation By Tabu Ley Rochereau & African Fiesta Balola elongi namonaseka mino pembe emonanatambola moke ngai natalazonga pembeni mpo tosolola ngai nayoka nzoto mpo nailing yo?Turn your head so I can seelaugh, show your white teethwalk a little so I can watchcome back closer so we can talkI feel in my body I love you (?) Lelo na pokwa yo tobimalata kitoko ngai nalulabakanga yo pe suki ya maboko nzelanzela tango tokobima kotala moto te, noki nakufa na zua ehh Let's go out this afternoonwear something pretty I can admirelet them braid your hairwhen we go out in the streetdon't look at anyone else or I will quickly die of......

NYOKA LONGO'S RELEVANCE OVER TIME

November 03, 2024 - 04:19 PM NYOKA LONGO'S RELEVANCE OVER TIME QUESTION What's the reason that Nyoka Longa is the one that remained out of anyone else? He doesn't strike me as the most talented at the time when there was Evoloko and Papa Wemba. What made it that he stood the test of time and became the face of Zaiko? Was he already somewhat the face of Zaiko back then? Is he musically included and knows how to play a few instruments? What is it about the guy? ANSWER Zaiko was founded because of Papa Wemba's voice with Pedro Felix Manuaku (who came from the previous called Belguide which was disbanded by the founders of Zaiko after discovering Papa Wemba) and Papa Wemba(then called Jules Presley) being the......

AFRISA INTERNATIONAL HIT LIST

November 03, 2024 - 12:23 AM AFRISA INTERNATIONAL HIT LIST. In November, we honor the legacy of the legendary Tabuley Rochereau, a celebrated figure in the world of African music and the driving force behind the iconic Afrisa International Band. Known for his captivating vocals and innovative blend of traditional Congolese rhythms with modern influences, Tabuley played a pivotal role in popularizing African music across the globe. His band, Afrisa International, became a beacon of musical excellence, showcasing the richness of African culture through vibrant performances and unforgettable melodies. As we celebrate his life and contributions, we reflect on the enduring impact he has made on the music scene and the......

AZDA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

November 02, 2024 - 02:10 PM AZDA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION BY FRANCO & TPOK JAZZ Tokoki koloba ooWe can talkTokoki koyembaWe can singTokoki kosombaWe can buyVW na AZDAVW (Volkswagen) at AZDA (franchise)AZDA AZDA AZDAKombo ya sika ba Zairoise bapesiA new name Zaireans have given youKombo DFCO ekundamiThe name of DFCO has been buriedLelo toponi AZDAToday we choose AZDAx2Nokosomba na nga Ve-WeI will buy myself a VW (Volkswagen)Na AZDA AZDA AZDAAt AZDA AZDA AZDANakokumba baningaI will carry my friends in itVe-We problem ezali teVW has no problemEloko endimami na ZaireIt is accepted in ZaireChorusVe-We Ve-We Ve-We Ve-We Ve-WeCommande na AZDA, AZDA kombo ya sikaOrder one at AZDA, AZDA the new nameVe-We douze cent......

THE PEOPLE'S DARLING

November 01, 2024 - 08:59 PM M'BILIA BEL, EVERY AUDIENCE DARLING A local car dealership in town only has female receptionists. At the entrance what first strikes an entrant is the striking beauty in their faces. They are elegantly dressed and beaming infectious gorgeous smiles. Motoring is generally a man's thing. Every motorsport competition event has more male than female participants and male students dominate an automotive engineering class. Why then would a car dealership parade ladies at its reception? There is magic in a woman that can be used to grab the attention of a male-dominated audience. That's the wand that Marie-Claire Mboyo aka M’bilia Bel was to bring to an Afrisa stage. After the......

MASSU LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

November 01, 2024 - 07:50 PM MASSU - JOLIE DETTA & TPOK JAZZ Massu tozalaki kotambola ehh(Massu we used to walk together)Tozalaki misato na groupe(We were three in a group)Toyebanaki manso ya mokili(We shared all our worldly secrets)Tokabwanaki mpo na nini ehh(Why did we go separate ways)matongi, elekaki biso mbeka ehh(Because of the criticism) X4 Eloko ebomaki bocamarade(What caused the end of our relationship)Kaka songisongi(Was it gossip)Soki nazuwi ya ngai moto(Every time I have a boyfriend)Akotuna ngai, apesi ngai nini ehh(She wants to know what he has given me)Akotuna ngai, lobi nalambaki nini ehh(She wants to know what I cooked the day before)Akotuna ngai, lobi nalataki nini ehh(She wants to know what I......

THE RISE OF M'BILIA BEL

October 31, 2024 - 08:15 PM One day, Pascal-Emmanuel Sinamoyi Tabu, known as Tabuley Rochereau, was seated at home watching television when a young lady singer appeared on the screen. This lady was M'bilia Bel, during her time with Sam Mangwana. At that moment, Tabuley was penning a new song titled "Mpeve ya Longo" and was eager to find a female vocalist for it. After seeing her perform on television, he sent for M'bilia Bel. However, she was not interested; her ten years in the Zairean music industry had left a bad taste in her mouth. She turned down Rochereau's offer, stating that music was no longer appealing to her. Despite her initial reluctance, repeated persuasion from friends and acquaintances, who recognized......

DODO LIMBISA NGAI LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

October 31, 2024 - 03:42 PM DODO LIMBISA NGAI LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION BY PEPE KALLE Okaaa!Tango makambo ekatamakaWhen decisions are madeOh monduleOoh musicNakoka te kosangisa sentiment na bolingoI can’t mix feelings with loveMotema pasi eh epai otia ngai nakoka tePain in heart eh, where you’ve put me, I can'tButu to moyi pongi na miso nazuaka teNight or day I don’t get sleep in my eyesKaka mayi na miso etondi mawa yo eehJust tears in my eyes filled with sorrow about you eehKaka mayi na miso etondi mawa yo eehJust tears in my eyes filled with sorrow about you eeh REFRAINSoki oyoki nga na likamboIf you hear me with an issueKosilika nanu teDon’t get angry yetSekisa nga ata mokeAt least......

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ANOTHER AFRISA BIG NAME

CONGOLESE RUMBA

OMANGA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

NYOKA LONGO'S RELEVANCE OVER TIME

AFRISA INTERNATIONAL HIT LIST

AZDA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

THE PEOPLE'S DARLING

MASSU LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

THE RISE OF M'BILIA BEL

DODO LIMBISA NGAI LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

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CONGOLESE RUMBA

OMANGA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

NYOKA LONGO'S RELEVANCE OVER TIME

AFRISA INTERNATIONAL HIT LIST

AZDA LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

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