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Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: SoukousFan on August 05, 2016, 17:29

Title: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: SoukousFan on August 05, 2016, 17:29
I notice that most artists mention this name in this name in their songs/music. I am not sure if I spelt it right, it sounds something like ''Costi Ekaa''

Who is this person and how influential has this person been in Congolese Music?
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: princesab on August 05, 2016, 18:54
ahahaaaa ahahahaaaa
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Congomusiclover001 on August 05, 2016, 19:07
ahahaaaa ahahahaaaa

You know, instead of laughing out loud (yes, i can see you...lol), you could take time to explain to him/us non Lingala speakers what that means. In my early days of soukous/congo music days, i used to hear terms like Lokassa Ya Bongo, Fondation Mundele, and Laurice/Lorisse la congolaise ...etc. I still can't relate to some of these terms. So if you know what they are, it's only sensible to help us nonspeakers out. Just saying....Now carry on with your laughter....
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: SoukousFan on August 05, 2016, 19:08
ahahaaaa ahahahaaaa

lol don't laugh, i am not congolese, for all I know, it might not even be a person i am referring to, but a place
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: mrvibes on August 05, 2016, 20:05
Ah ah ah ah lol  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: archos on August 05, 2016, 21:08
Consty eka is one of the influential journalists  and producer back in the days in african music who helped a lot the likes of koffi or tshala muana to name a few to build strong fame outside drc
lokassa ya mbongo is a rhythm guitar player from back in the days of ok jazz and co,loris la congolaise is a donor from congo brazza who helps musicians from both congos
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: mvulusi96 on August 05, 2016, 22:11
Consty eka is one of the influential journalists  and producer back in the days in african music who helped a lot the likes of koffi or tshala muana to name a few to build strong fame outside drc
lokassa ya mbongo is a rhythm guitar player from back in the days of ok jazz and co,loris la congolaise is a donor from congo brazza who helps musicians from both congos

Yes was also a presentator, he presented Koffi's Olympia, first Zenith, Bercy and all his big shows in Abidjan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msp3_iAkJSg

Here's he was joking with Koffi that he sings better than him.
from 3:24 min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8-_b0ASEek

Here are they talking in french about his carreer. You can see how influence he was in the African Showbizz and carreer of Koffi Olomide.
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: SoukousFan on August 06, 2016, 00:15
thank you so much Mvulusi and Archos, my ears were not on leave because i almost got that name right
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Manzambi94 on August 06, 2016, 12:20
The name of all the names for a wild was Didi Kinuani and Gilles Massua.
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Ken Bilele on August 09, 2016, 07:06
Archos where is Djoka? he's gone silent for long.
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Matebu on August 09, 2016, 21:43
The name of all the names for a wild was Didi Kinuani and Gilles Massua.


Ah yes, Didi Kinuani the richest donor, especially in the '90's-'00s - after Teddy Obiang,  Mbemba Saolona - Scibe Zaire (RIP), and of course Saddam Kongulu. He's the most recognizable and influential.

On a number of occasions he fully funded studio sessions (Madilu & Kester - his two favorite artists as well as many other groups). Up to $100,000, somtimes more. In exchange, he wanted the highest praises on every song - L'infinitif, M'fumu ya diamant even Sauveur de l'humanité. He was also the financial force behind the Bercy's, Zenith's, etc. Kinuani is also infamously known for taking Amida away from JB for a few of years.

(https://s9.postimg.org/btptmnd8f/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u9aak1rcr/)

Jules Masuwa was an exclusive donor for Viva in the '80's and early '90's, then he became a powerful donor for most artists. He's very close to Roga Roga nowadays.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b6-K85E_n0o

Youla Bols, Benj Kidombe, Daty Pétrole, Dil Jeanot, Kiki Ewing, and Alita Tshamala are among the very first big donors back in the '80's, all of whom developed a system that has become the backbone of the genre.

Then came Adam Bombole "le grand saoudien", Cardozo Mwamba Le Bill Gates, Vincent Gomez, Partick Bolonia, Jean Marie Lukulasi, the Mbongo family, the Sassou family, and a numerous others - the listed names are the most powerful active donors.

 The first big hit song that was dedicated specifically to a donor was Josky's "Alita" in 1983.
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Matebu on August 09, 2016, 21:51
Loris La Congolaise
(https://s10.postimg.org/ekksi0vop/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3kzl6f59h/)

Lokassa ya mbongo
(https://s10.postimg.org/4bsbc77mx/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yt863quzp/)


Etienne Mundele na Canada (RIP)
(https://s10.postimg.org/9bprk5d9l/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/adzy2ow2t/)
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Manzambi94 on August 09, 2016, 21:59
Loris La Congolaise
(https://s10.postimg.org/ekksi0vop/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3kzl6f59h/)

Lokassa ya mbongo
(https://s10.postimg.org/4bsbc77mx/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yt863quzp/)


Etienne Mundele na Canada (RIP)
(https://s10.postimg.org/9bprk5d9l/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/adzy2ow2t/)
La Congolia's smooking hot, I really like that a lot of guys and ladies support Congolese music in anyway possible they deserved all the credit they get in the songs
Title: Re: WHO IS THIS PERSON IN CONGOLESE MUSIC?
Post by: Congomusiclover001 on August 10, 2016, 15:39
Loris La Congolaise
(https://s10.postimg.org/ekksi0vop/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3kzl6f59h/)

Lokassa ya mbongo
(https://s10.postimg.org/4bsbc77mx/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yt863quzp/)


Etienne Mundele na Canada (RIP)
(https://s10.postimg.org/9bprk5d9l/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/adzy2ow2t/)


Thanks bro. This enlightens me more on the topic now. I will give you an achievement medal when I see you one day... ;D ;D ;D ;D