Perched on a corner of the stage at La Septente, an open-air club in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa, Manda Chante sings the lilting opening to “Independence Cha Cha”, an old ...

Africa’s leading Congolese Rumba music is now on the list of the world cultural heritage of humanity after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) admitted the ...

A massive concert featuring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rumba king, Koffi Olomide, awaits Francistowners on Independence Day (September 30) at the Adonsomnia Hotel. The most sought after rumba ...

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will take centre stage on the global cultural calendar this July, as it hosts the First World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa from 16 to 18 July 2025.

Congolese superstars and previous AFRIMA winner, Fally Ipupa, recently serenaded the Mike Dada-led team with enigmatic Rumba melodies and dance moves when the team visited the Democratic Republic of ...

Ivorians paid an all night tribute to rumba icon Papa Wemba. Ivorian PM Daniel Kablan Duncan and Papa Wemba's widow were among the high-profile mourners gathered at a funeral parlor in Abidjan. Papa ...

Congolese rumba music legend Papa Wemba died after collapsing on stage in the Ivory Coast, early Sunday morning. The 67-year old singer, known in the DRC as the King of Rumba Rock, was performing at ...