Congo Vibes
Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: CM PRINCE on October 19, 2025, 00:22
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https://youtu.be/6nG4dGnb-Fc?si=3Il8LlkBPydNllAe
https://youtu.be/CQ3iDGTAjio?si=HU6nQcG8TcJyXm-e
https://youtu.be/sGsG_Z6IuQ8?si=zSTopeljlptiIQVg
Didn’t watch the full thing but from what I’ve seen Manda Chante, Deplick, Brigade were guests and Werra had a spectacular entrance.
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and the spectacular entrance(because its still fairly new to people to have that level of "complex" entrance some are doing) these days is enough for a lot of people to consider concerts as good ones instead of those with normal entrance but serious background music and all that
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I heard the concert was really short. Like 1hr 30 mins? Why is that? Is it expensive to do longer concerts these days compared to back then?
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The concert was really short because they came out really late, nonethless a good show
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I watched the concert live on Youtube, some channel Congo Plus or something like that. Quality was poor but I was able to catch a few things. Lemme say them before the negative energy branch descends here to point out how the concert was trash:
1. Alfred Solo couldn’t have come at a better time. Werrason rehearsals and performances were very lame with Ya Mukolo, Angola, Van Vedes and Co. He’s closer to some of the best WMM soloists of the past.
2. I’ve not watched any recent concerts where the crowd danced and sang along that much. Werra has some of the most catchy cris and when you add the energy they were played with, I was dancing in my head as well. I had said it before but Werra with all the finished band accusations we always get here is still the most energetic artist for me be it regular repetitions or enthusiastic concerts.
3. Jamaique may not be creative but he is better than we rate him here.
N/B: Am a huge Werra fan so my analysis may be subjective 😂😂😂😂 plus I hope he pays his musicians well this time and they don’t run away like we keep hearing then see them back in the band rehearsals in Kin
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https://youtu.be/kVNb7n2zuc4?si=T4xHTXCeL4xgvCHD
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I.was at the concert and will be back soon with a review later.
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A Night with Werrason in Paris – 18 October 2025
At Adidas Arena in Paris
On the morning of 18 October 2025, I woke up at 7 a.m. buzzing with excitement. The day had finally arrived for my long-awaited trip to Paris for Werrason’s historic concert at the Adidas Arena. The thought alone sent a rush of energy through me. I jumped out of bed, took a refreshing shower, and slipped into my favourite tracksuit, comfortable, practical, and perfect for travel without the nuisance of airport security delays.
By 8 a.m., I was on my way to the local train station, bound for Birmingham Airport, where I would meet my friend and fellow Wenge devotee. I arrived just before nine, checked in my bag, and before long, my friend appeared, equally charged with anticipation. We breezed through security and settled into one of the airport bars, sipping our drinks and counting down the minutes to our 11:25 flight.
That was when the drama began.
Instead of landing at Charles de Gaulle, our plane descended into Beauvais Airport, an unexpected twist that could only add spice to the adventure. We boarded the shuttle to Saint-Denis Université, a journey that lasted just over an hour, and arrived around 3 p.m. Paris greeted us with its usual mix of elegance and chaos.
We made our way towards Line 13, planning to take the metro to our hotel, the Ibis Budget Paris Porte de la Chapelle – Arena, located conveniently behind the Adidas Arena. Just before entering the station, we were stopped by an RATP police officer, armed and alert, though he spoke surprisingly good English. He warned us about the area, saying “pickpockets and crackheads,” and advised us to take a taxi instead. His words carried enough weight that we did not argue. Within fifteen minutes, our Uber pulled up outside the hotel.
After checking in, hunger guided our next steps. We walked towards the Arena and were met with the intoxicating smell of freshly roasted maize and groundnuts being sold by street vendors, a small slice of Kinshasa in Paris. We bought grilled chicken from a nearby stall, ate to our fill, and stopped by a supermarket to stock up on drinks before heading back to the hotel to freshen up.
By 7:45 p.m., we were on our way to the Arena, just a short five-minute walk. From my hotel window, I could see the glowing silhouette of the venue, a fortress of sound and light. As we approached, the buzz was palpable; fans in Wenge gear streamed in, hailing the "Roi de la Forêt" (King of the Forest) and his promise to "correct" Paris with ndombolo rhythms. Entry was smooth and well organised. My friend and I parted ways at the gate, he went to Block H, and I made my way to the floor (la fosse) for a closer view.
Inside, the atmosphere was electric. A DJ was spinning Congolese hits while the Sapeurs, flamboyant fashion icons in their tailored suits and colourful attire, paraded like peacocks. Some looked sharp and regal, others utterly ridiculous, dressed like overdecorated Christmas trees. The crowd was vibrant, proud, and ready, a sea of over 7,000 strong from the Congolese diaspora and beyond, turning the arena into a pulsating heartbeat of the motherland.
I wandered to the bar at the back but found the drink selection disappointingly limited, nothing caught my fancy, so I decided to keep a clear head for the show.
The music continued until around 9 p.m., two hours behind schedule, a timing hiccup that drew a few groans but only fuelled the anticipation. Then the MC took the mic and introduced Wenge Maison Mère’s instrumental team. They opened with smooth, jazzy undertones before erupting into a five-minute sebene that blew the roof off. The energy surged through the crowd like electricity, and all traces of frustration over the delay instantly disappeared.
And then the moment arrived.
Werrason descended from the roof, suspended on a harness above the crowd, regal and commanding, the arena trembling with screams of joy. Cameras flashed, people jumped, and suddenly everyone was on their feet. Thousands of phones captured him in vibrant red trousers, arms outstretched like a conquering eagle, hovering amid swirling smoke, cascading green, red, and blue lights, and pyrotechnic bursts that lit up the night. The audience roared as he landed on stage and plunged straight into an explosive sebene that sent waves of rhythm through the entire arena.
This was Wenge at its purest, raw, energetic, and intoxicating, a non-stop ndombolo assault that had the full house on its feet, sebene sections dominating 90% of the two-hour set and leaving no one seated.
Three guest stars joined him, each igniting fresh waves of cheers:
Manda Chante, who serenaded us with his soulful parts from Kala Yi Boeing, his voice cutting through the frenzy like a warm breeze.
Brigade, who unleashed his trademark cries during Sous-Sol, whipping the crowd into a frenzied mosh of claps and stomps.
Deplik, who performed a smooth rhumba number that momentarily slowed the tempo, offering a sultry breather before the sebene storm resumed.
By 11 p.m., after nearly two hours of relentless energy, Werrason was lifted once more into the air, vanishing above the stage as dramatically as he had arrived. The concert was over, but the euphoria lingered, as fans poured out singing, clapping, and shouting praises for the 60-year-old legend who had packed the Arena to the brim despite minor organisational snags.
As we made our way out, I narrowly avoided three pickpocket attempts, batting away grasping hands even though my pockets were empty. It added an edge of street-level realism to an otherwise magical night.
Back at the hotel, we poured drinks, recapped the concert, and laughed until around 1 a.m. We debated heading to Keur Samba nightclub, a hotspot recommended by locals, but exhaustion triumphed over curiosity. The dance floor at the Arena had already taken every ounce of strength we had.
Now, as I write this from my bed, my legs still ache from hours of dancing. In a few hours, I will head out to explore Paris, maybe do some shopping and grab a proper meal before flying back to the UK tomorrow.
But for now, I am still basking in the afterglow of what was, without doubt, one of the most electrifying concerts of my life. A total triumph, a slice of Kinshasa conquering Paris, and proof that Werrason’s forest reigns eternal.
Bravo, Werrason. You gave Paris a night it will never forget.
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Great review for those who missed out,thanks
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One thing about Werra he always produces good shows. The fact that he’s turning 60 and still has so much energy is commendable. It’s gotten to the point now that people are coming to see him now and not maison mere, lol what happened to Bill?
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You reckon Werra will perform at ING Arena? Me personally, I don't see why not. Arena Grand Paris, Adidas Arena, surely Werra's gotta perform at ING Arena next
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He will, and for one reason lol
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He will, and for one reason lol
To make Ferre and the Golois mad? Haha
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It was a great show. I just regretted that it was just for 1h 30 minutes. Werrason is someone that needs to get atleast 4 hours. But that is sadly the format of the shows of today. There was a guy who said "I paid 800 euros for my outside with the money I got from construction work, just see a short show".
Apart from the instrumentalists and atalaku's I don't know what the names of the singers are. I would like to know the name of the guy that was doing Lacoste's role and the one who was singing a bit like Heritier/Ferre. The guy singing like Mabiala was Inongo right ?
I was a bit scared about outro, for the way Werrason went back to sky, but it went well. I excepted Manda Chante also to do an impro, but he didn't go further after his vocal.
It was a bit akward to see all musicians including the guests (Manda Chante and Deplick) also at the Ibis Hotel behind Adidas Arena
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LIGHTING & GRAPHICS OVERKILL !!!
Unless its the camera angles of the videos we are getting, i feel like the lighting & graphics guys did a poor job.
The essence of a lighting & graphics is to enhance, support, magnify the main act not completely overthrow the main act.
No synchronization, no theme, no flow , just random overkill chaos!
The monitor strobe facing upwards was unnecessary, ruined alot of camera shots in the room and was painful too try strain past them to se the main act.
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He will, and for one reason lol
To make Ferre and the Golois mad? Haha
https://mbote.cd/buzz/werrason-sur-les-prochaines-etapes-apres-adidas-arena-il-y-a-aussi-ling-arena-de-bruxelles-qui-est-dans-mon-programme/194264/?_gl=1*mypyfh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjY5NzI4NDAzLjE3NjEwNjA3NjU.*_ga_G906PHPYZ1*czE3NjEwNjA3NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjEwNjA3NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw
here we go werra announces ing arena is his next event
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so zaparo was meant be a guest and was done a last minute 12 because of roga roga without naming him,he released a statement about it,and then said in it "vieux bima na vie na nga"
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He will, and for one reason lol
To make Ferre and the Golois mad? Haha
https://mbote.cd/buzz/werrason-sur-les-prochaines-etapes-apres-adidas-arena-il-y-a-aussi-ling-arena-de-bruxelles-qui-est-dans-mon-programme/194264/?_gl=1*mypyfh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjY5NzI4NDAzLjE3NjEwNjA3NjU.*_ga_G906PHPYZ1*czE3NjEwNjA3NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjEwNjA3NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw
here we go werra announces ing arena is his next event
Yeah, I saw several influencers and people close to Werrason talking about a show at ING Arena. I wonder if they will be able to fill it, because 15k is no joke. Adidas Arena wasn't sold out compared to Paris Grand Arena and people have already seen him twice this year. I think that it's better to wait for 2027 or look if JB Mpiana will perform in between, so that it will create polemique about who had done better shows in Europe and then plan the event.
It looks like Werrason being really determined to get his thrown back, because I read somewhere that Werrason is also planning a show for Bercy for 2026 or 2027. It was also reported that before Adidas Arena, he went to have a look at Stade de France and some people claiming that his desire is to perform there in the future
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It was a great show. I just regretted that it was just for 1h 30 minutes. Werrason is someone that needs to get atleast 4 hours. But that is sadly the format of the shows of today. There was a guy who said "I paid 800 euros for my outside with the money I got from construction work, just see a short show".
Apart from the instrumentalists and atalaku's I don't know what the names of the singers are. I would like to know the name of the guy that was doing Lacoste's role and the one who was singing a bit like Heritier/Ferre. The guy singing like Mabiala was Inongo right ?
I was a bit scared about outro, for the way Werrason went back to sky, but it went well. I excepted Manda Chante also to do an impro, but he didn't go further after his vocal.
It was a bit akward to see all musicians including the guests (Manda Chante and Deplick) also at the Ibis Hotel behind Adidas Arena
Lacoste’s parts were being done by Parfum. Looks like Neymar took the spot when Parfum left but Neymar didn’t make the concert so it was Catholique. The one doing Ferre vocals is Travolta but it’s Catholique again who sings closest to Heritier’s voice. I always wonder why Travolta does Ferre parts yet his voice is completely different
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LIGHTING & GRAPHICS OVERKILL !!!
Unless its the camera angles of the videos we are getting, i feel like the lighting & graphics guys did a poor job.
The essence of a lighting & graphics is to enhance, support, magnify the main act not completely overthrow the main act.
No synchronization, no theme, no flow , just random overkill chaos!
The monitor strobe facing upwards was unnecessary, ruined alot of camera shots in the room and was painful too try strain past them to se the main act.
Bro, guys paid to watch lightning and graphics? They have a point should they demand a refund
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It was a great show. I just regretted that it was just for 1h 30 minutes. Werrason is someone that needs to get atleast 4 hours. But that is sadly the format of the shows of today. There was a guy who said "I paid 800 euros for my outside with the money I got from construction work, just see a short show".
Apart from the instrumentalists and atalaku's I don't know what the names of the singers are. I would like to know the name of the guy that was doing Lacoste's role and the one who was singing a bit like Heritier/Ferre. The guy singing like Mabiala was Inongo right ?
I was a bit scared about outro, for the way Werrason went back to sky, but it went well. I excepted Manda Chante also to do an impro, but he didn't go further after his vocal.
It was a bit akward to see all musicians including the guests (Manda Chante and Deplick) also at the Ibis Hotel behind Adidas Arena
Lacoste’s parts were being done by Parfum. Looks like Neymar took the spot when Parfum left but Neymar didn’t make the concert so it was Catholique. The one doing Ferre vocals is Travolta but it’s Catholique again who sings closest to Heritier’s voice. I always wonder why Travolta does Ferre parts yet his voice is completely different
he probably gives good percentage to kakol lol the way he went from marginal in the group to straight into the big lineup is rare these days in maison mere
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It was a great show. I just regretted that it was just for 1h 30 minutes. Werrason is someone that needs to get atleast 4 hours. But that is sadly the format of the shows of today. There was a guy who said "I paid 800 euros for my outside with the money I got from construction work, just see a short show".
Apart from the instrumentalists and atalaku's I don't know what the names of the singers are. I would like to know the name of the guy that was doing Lacoste's role and the one who was singing a bit like Heritier/Ferre. The guy singing like Mabiala was Inongo right ?
I was a bit scared about outro, for the way Werrason went back to sky, but it went well. I excepted Manda Chante also to do an impro, but he didn't go further after his vocal.
It was a bit akward to see all musicians including the guests (Manda Chante and Deplick) also at the Ibis Hotel behind Adidas Arena
Lacoste’s parts were being done by Parfum. Looks like Neymar took the spot when Parfum left but Neymar didn’t make the concert so it was Catholique. The one doing Ferre vocals is Travolta but it’s Catholique again who sings closest to Heritier’s voice. I always wonder why Travolta does Ferre parts yet his voice is completely different
he probably gives good percentage to kakol lol the way he went from marginal in the group to straight into the big lineup is rare these days in maison mere
Makes sense now. I’ve always wondered how such aa average singer gets to play such a central role.
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I.was at the concert and will be back soon with a review later.
I remember when we were younger here Werrasonique, we literally would want to kill each other over Werrason and JB Mpiana. I can now only say, over time, you are the winner. I actually have been looking for you to confirm. I liked JB out of blind love and the confusion of the split of Wenge Musica. Werrason is by far the better organiser, coordinator of a band and that's what is key in Congolese Music. JB Mpiana, asila kala!!
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mannn i hoped time would ease the heartbreak of emo about jb doing a u turn to competition after his hard years without europe and his private life and acting the opposite of what competition wanted ever since that but it seems that heartbreak is irreversible
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I.was at the concert and will be back soon with a review later.
I remember when we were younger here Werrasonique, we literally would want to kill each other over Werrason and JB Mpiana. I can now only say, over time, you are the winner. I actually have been looking for you to confirm. I liked JB out of blind love and the confusion of the split of Wenge Musica. Werrason is by far the better organiser, coordinator of a band and that's what is key in Congolese Music. JB Mpiana, asila kala!!
Emo my brother 🙏🏾 I really appreciate that message. You’re absolutely right, at the end of the day, hard work triumphs over talent. JB Mpiana is undeniably talented, no one can take that away from him, but talent without structure and consistency is like rhythm without melody. He has always lacked organisation and long-term vision, which is why his empire slowly crumbled.
Werrason, on the other hand, built everything from sweat and discipline. He understood that to survive in Congolese music you must be a leader, a coordinator, and a manager of men, not just a singer. That’s why Maison Mère still stands strong while so many others have come and gone.
Time has simply proven the difference between natural talent and relentless work ethic. Werrason doesn’t just make music; he built a system, a movement, and a legacy. 💪🏾🔥
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LIGHTING & GRAPHICS OVERKILL !!!
Unless its the camera angles of the videos we are getting, i feel like the lighting & graphics guys did a poor job.
The essence of a lighting & graphics is to enhance, support, magnify the main act not completely overthrow the main act.
No synchronization, no theme, no flow , just random overkill chaos!
The monitor strobe facing upwards was unnecessary, ruined alot of camera shots in the room and was painful too try strain past them to se the main act.
You weren't even at the concert and here you are bitching about the quality of a free video........we loved the live spectacle in the arena. If you do not like the lights.....tough.
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LIGHTING & GRAPHICS OVERKILL !!!
Unless its the camera angles of the videos we are getting, i feel like the lighting & graphics guys did a poor job.
The essence of a lighting & graphics is to enhance, support, magnify the main act not completely overthrow the main act.
No synchronization, no theme, no flow , just random overkill chaos!
The monitor strobe facing upwards was unnecessary, ruined alot of camera shots in the room and was painful too try strain past them to se the main act.
You weren't even at the concert and here you are bitching about the quality of a free video........we loved the live spectacle in the arena. If you do not like the lights.....tough.
Be kind to him. Life is like that. There are people born to look only for negatives. The concert may not have been perfect but there were many good things one could talk about, for Werra fans , for neutrals and even those who don’t like his music. Bro decided to focus on lights and graphics.
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It was a great show. I just regretted that it was just for 1h 30 minutes. Werrason is someone that needs to get atleast 4 hours. But that is sadly the format of the shows of today. There was a guy who said "I paid 800 euros for my outside with the money I got from construction work, just see a short show".
Apart from the instrumentalists and atalaku's I don't know what the names of the singers are. I would like to know the name of the guy that was doing Lacoste's role and the one who was singing a bit like Heritier/Ferre. The guy singing like Mabiala was Inongo right ?
I was a bit scared about outro, for the way Werrason went back to sky, but it went well. I excepted Manda Chante also to do an impro, but he didn't go further after his vocal.
It was a bit akward to see all musicians including the guests (Manda Chante and Deplick) also at the Ibis Hotel behind Adidas Arena
Lacoste’s parts were being done by Parfum. Looks like Neymar took the spot when Parfum left but Neymar didn’t make the concert so it was Catholique. The one doing Ferre vocals is Travolta but it’s Catholique again who sings closest to Heritier’s voice. I always wonder why Travolta does Ferre parts yet his voice is completely different
he probably gives good percentage to kakol lol the way he went from marginal in the group to straight into the big lineup is rare these days in maison mere
Makes sense now. I’ve always wondered how such aa average singer gets to play such a central role.
i am convinced of that,not that long ago werra even needed somebody to whisper his name to his ear to present him,and now he is clearly part of the core of the lineup,if its 4 singers travelling he'll be in it most likely and all of a sudden werra remembers that he had about 4 stints in the group already lol,this screams of a strong kakol favourite who obeys unlike some others