Hardly three months after Congolese musician Koffi Olomide performed in Kenya, another great musician Noël Ngiama Makanda aka Werrason is expected in the country next Saturday after a span of 14 years ...

Celebrated Congolese rumba star Noel Ngima Makanda aka Werrason's concert didn't start well sound wise as some of the mics kept going off and the stage speakers were inaudible. His band came to the ...

Since 5 September 1997, Congolese rumba has been without one of its most famous exponents. But finally, the 28 February saw the reconciliation of its two leading artists. Their discord was rooted in ...

The social, political and economic influences that have contributed in the dominance of Congolese rumba as a global musical genre make for a compelling story. Research studies, books and films have ...

On February 15, 2025, Werrason made his comeback to the Arena Grand Paris after being away from Europe for 14 years. The concert drew over 7,000 attendees and featured an energetic performance ...