Congo Vibes
Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: Matebu on October 01, 2017, 07:46
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https://youtu.be/UIbUBxM_Ka0
Papa Wemba was the lead actor in the first ever Feature Film from Zaire/Congo (1987). It still remains the country's most iconic movie and made Wemba an international superstar. He was mostly an African star prior. The film was shown at Cannes film festival and won an award at Gantes 1987.
Also featured in the movie; Emoro (Pepe Kalle's famous dwarf dancer RIP), Pepe Kalle (RIP), and Empire Bakuba. They also had a earlier role in French hit film "Black Mic Mac" (1985), which made the group an international star already.
Music from Zaiko Langa-Langa (a lot since they were the hottest band then), Tabu Ley, Tshala Muana, & young Koffi were featured.
lol, so much of plot line involved kindoki. Wemba was so thin back then, its hard to believe.
I'm thinking Fally might be a good candidate, but in that case it shouldn't be all French, quite frankly.
Felix Wazekwa (Lead Actor), King Kester (RIP), Reddy Amisi, Marie Misamu (RIP), Simaro Lutumba, Papa Wemba (RIP), Adolphe Domingeuz, and more all teamed up for a fantastic comedy/tragedy called "Les habits neufs du Gouverneur". Very popular film, but the success was local. Marie Misamu's performance was very memorable.
https://youtu.be/pYgUgLLUy6k
https://youtu.be/24o7obMM6YI
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Just remembered the full star cast for "Les habits neufs du Gouverneur", wow Lolo Mutima really accomplished what would otherwise have been impossible. Basically every big star of the mid-2000s, except JB, Koffi, & Werra
Felix Wazewka
King Kester
Reddy Amisi
Marie Misamu
Simaro Lutumba
Papa Wemba
Adolphe Domingeuz
Alain Makaba
Didier Masela
Baby Ndombe
Pepe Ndombe
Kunda Sister
Dakumuda
Madilu System
Maray Maray
Zoe Bella
Bebe Tshanda
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I don't know about feature film but Fally is participating in a show that will be on TV5 called River Hotel with Majid Micheal. FAlly was also rumroed to be in a crime series produced by Idris Elba called Braza. Here are the articles about BRazza and River Hotel.
http://www.jewanda-magazine.com/2017/08/tv-charlotte-dipanda-fally-ipupa-majid-michel-bientot-serie-panafricaine-tv5-monde/
https://agoraafricaine.info/2016/11/07/fally-ipupa-de-la-scene-musicale-au-cinema-acteur-principal-de-la-serie-brazza-produite-par-idris-elba/
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(https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/21992970_822033124623951_2554916587701422260_o.jpg?oh=361ecbe1e5fcf798c594b851c901a565&oe=5A3BF5A7)
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I don't know about feature film but Fally is participating in a show that will be on TV5 called River Hotel with Majid Micheal. FAlly was also rumroed to be in a crime series produced by Idris Elba called Braza. Here are the articles about BRazza and River Hotel.
http://www.jewanda-magazine.com/2017/08/tv-charlotte-dipanda-fally-ipupa-majid-michel-bientot-serie-panafricaine-tv5-monde/
https://agoraafricaine.info/2016/11/07/fally-ipupa-de-la-scene-musicale-au-cinema-acteur-principal-de-la-serie-brazza-produite-par-idris-elba/
(https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22007377_822033197957277_4062338488007527357_n.jpg?oh=c87d191b1e30b6edd5704a49d7503384&oe=5A43FD9E)
(https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/21992970_822033124623951_2554916587701422260_o.jpg?oh=361ecbe1e5fcf798c594b851c901a565&oe=5A3BF5A7)
Very interesting. Looking forward to his on screen debut
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Majid Michel is a wonderful person to work with and very humble. Always willing to help where and when necessary on set. Fally will surely enjoy working with him.