3) Franco Mongo. Joined after Franco’s death but died soon after. He was to fill Franco’s singing and lead/mi-solo role. Rumor has it he was cursed for filling Luambo’s shoes. 7) I believe is Diatho from 10 years prior.
One interesting thing with this great band, All these great men, where are their families? I mean all these guys couldn't give us just one successful artist?
Quote from: Ken Bilele on January 25, 2021, 09:04One interesting thing with this great band, All these great men, where are their families? I mean all these guys couldn't give us just one successful artist?Depends on what you mean by successful. Baby Ndombe (Pepe Ndombe) is probably the most successful offspring of OK Jazz when he joined Wenge MM but his stock diminished after he left. Christy Lova (Ya Ntesa Dalienst) last I heard is signed to F’VicteamEric Mpoyi (Djo Mpoyi) does shows in Kinshasa doing OK Jazz songs through his cover band Djo Mpoyi Mania. He sounds just like his father, and his band are the closest to OK Jazz you’re going to get right now. He briefly sang in OK Jazz, the current generation, managed by Franco’s son Emongo, who also runs the Un, Deux, Trois night-club. Josky Kiambukuta has been mentoring Eric and the band.
Quote from: Tata Nkiadi on January 25, 2021, 15:07Quote from: Ken Bilele on January 25, 2021, 09:04One interesting thing with this great band, All these great men, where are their families? I mean all these guys couldn't give us just one successful artist?Depends on what you mean by successful. Baby Ndombe (Pepe Ndombe) is probably the most successful offspring of OK Jazz when he joined Wenge MM but his stock diminished after he left. Christy Lova (Ya Ntesa Dalienst) last I heard is signed to F’VicteamEric Mpoyi (Djo Mpoyi) does shows in Kinshasa doing OK Jazz songs through his cover band Djo Mpoyi Mania. He sounds just like his father, and his band are the closest to OK Jazz you’re going to get right now. He briefly sang in OK Jazz, the current generation, managed by Franco’s son Emongo, who also runs the Un, Deux, Trois night-club. Josky Kiambukuta has been mentoring Eric and the band. LOl Bro all those people you mentioned are NOT successful.