Congo Vibes
Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: Mfumu Vata on April 15, 2026, 14:39
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https://www.tiktok.com/@lespatronanews/video/7628725892558179606
Papa Wemba had total different mindset. If it was another bandleader, they would have done 12 on them.
Jordan Kusa here revealed that he and Fally met Papa Wemba just after Bercy. Papa Wemba was walking with two bodyguards and they were afraid because he had sung Malanda Ngombe against him. They had the choice to ignore or greet him and risk getting beaten up. Jordan then chose to walk towards him and Papa Wemba recognizing them, calling them “ba musiciens ya Antoine” and congratulated them on their Bercy show. He even offered to order drinks and food for them. Although they initially refused, he insisted and Jordan eventually asked for water. Papa Wemba then started a conversation, saying that Nouvelle Écriture would arrive soon as well, without mentioning them and that they would perform at Zénith de Paris. Fally, still nervous and afraid something might happen, wanted to leave and even nudged Jordan to go
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Wemba was a natural leader. This man had three sets of bands performing in different places around the world.