DIEUDOS DUKI MAKWANZI, the Soloist of Le Noir, Passes Away.

Dieudos Duki Makwanzi, the renowned soloist of Le Noir, passed away on March 20 in Brussels, Belgium, where he had been residing.

In the early 1970s, he performed with Le Noir in Nairobi, Kenya. The band was led by veteran musician Chuza Kabaselle and was among the few Congolese bands that returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) intact, unlike many others that either remained abroad, disbanded, or disintegrated.

In addition to Chuza Kabaselle, who played the congas, Le Noir featured other notable musicians, including Negro Sax veteran Beya Maduma and Amba Zozo, who also played with Negro Success. According to Alastair Johnston’s Congo in Kenya documentary on his Muzikifan blog, the band also included Mathieu Kuka, who had performed with African Jazz and composed the song "BB69", along with Ndongo Amani and several others.

Dieudos also played with several top Congolese bands in his homeland and is regarded as one of the country's most celebrated musicians. He contributed to the entire Bouger Le Coq Chante album by Baniel Bambo and Nana Akumu.

Born in Kinshasa on December 12, 1946, Dieudos composed several songs, including "Lwaki Oyomba". Le Noir is also remembered for the timeless hit "Sikiya Sauce".

By Jerome Ogola

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