It has been 25 years since singer Dindo Yogo passed away. Also known as “La Voix Cassée”, Dindo Yogo stood out for his unique singing voice. His real name was Théodore Djangi, and he was born on December 30, 1955, in the village of Lokutu in Tshopo province. He spent his childhood and teenage years in Kinshasa.

He was first part of the group Macchi, where he became the main star and enjoyed his first successes. In 1974, he released the hit song Lola Muana, dedicated to his son. In 1975, he left to form his own band, Etumba na Ngwaka, alongside guitarist Nseka Huit Kilos and Lofanga, where he also achieved success. However, at some point, he decided to pause his music career, only to restart it in 1978 when he joined Viva la Musica of Papa Wemba.

Within Viva la Musica, he formed the powerful vocal attack “Indu Shakara” with King Kester Emeneya, Esperant Kisangani, Fafa de Molokai (later joined by Debaba). In 1981, Dindo Yogo, Esperant Kisangani, and Djuna Djanana left Viva la Musica to form Langa Langa Stars with former Zaiko members Evoloko Lay, Bozi Boziana, and Djo Mali. They were later joined by Kester Emeneya, Patcho Star, Nseka Huit Kilos, and Beniko Popolipo. However, Emeneya, Patcho Star, and Nseka Huit Kilos eventually returned to Viva after the intervention of Franco Luambo Makiadi, who had been contacted by Papa Wemba, accusing label manager Verckys Kiamuangana of destroying his band.

In Langa Langa Stars, Dindo Yogo became one of “Les 6 Patrons” alongside Evoloko, Bozi Boziana, Djuna Djanana, Esperant Kisangani, and Djo Mali. The following year, guitarist Roxy Tshimpaka joined, forming “Les 7 Patrons.” With Langa Langa Stars, Dindo Yogo released several hit songs, including Tantine Betena, Nzembo Elengi, Likombe, and Azanga. Unfortunately, Les 7 Patrons did not last long due to leadership disputes. Esperant Kisangani was the first to leave in 1983, followed by Bozi Boziana and Roxy Tshimpaka, who went on to form Choc Stars with Ben Nyamabo. Djuna Djanana and Djo Mali would later join Choc Stars as well, leaving Dindo Yogo with only Evoloko.

In 1985, Dindo Yogo left Langa Langa Stars to join Zaiko Langa Langa. Just as when he had joined Viva la Musica, some doubted whether he would fit into Zaiko. However, he proved everyone wrong by releasing the hit song Mokili Echanger. Within Zaiko, he became an important member and often had the opportunity to sing lead on songs such as Mofiti, Nyongo Ekeseni, and Flora. He also had the freedom to release solo albums while in Zaiko.

In 1988, after the split of Zaiko Langa Langa, Dindo Yogo became chef d’orchestre of the new formation Zaiko Nkolo Mboka. In 1991, he left Zaiko to form his own band, Ngwaka Aye.

In 2000, upon returning to Kinshasa for rest (He was recovering after becoming a victim of poisoning)  and in the process of reforming Ngwaka Aye, Dindo Yogo sadly passed away at the age of 44.

It has been 25 years since singer Dindo Yogo passed away. Also known as “La Voix Cassée”, Dindo Yogo stood out for his unique singing voice. His real name was Théodore Djangi, and he was born on December 30, 1955, in the village of Lokutu in Tshopo province. He spent his childhood and teenage years in Kinshasa.

He was first part of the group Macchi, where he became the main star and enjoyed his first successes. In 1974, he released the hit song Lola Muana, dedicated to his son. In 1975, he left to form his own band, Etumba na Ngwaka, alongside guitarist Nseka Huit Kilos and Lofanga, where he also achieved success. However, at some point, he decided to pause his music career, only to restart it in 1978 when he joined Viva la Musica of Papa Wemba.

Within Viva la Musica, he formed the powerful vocal attack “Indu Shakara” with King Kester Emeneya, Esperant Kisangani, Fafa de Molokai (later joined by Debaba). In 1981, Dindo Yogo, Esperant Kisangani, and Djuna Djanana left Viva la Musica to form Langa Langa Stars with former Zaiko members Evoloko Lay, Bozi Boziana, and Djo Mali. They were later joined by Kester Emeneya, Patcho Star, Nseka Huit Kilos, and Beniko Popolipo. However, Emeneya, Patcho Star, and Nseka Huit Kilos eventually returned to Viva after the intervention of Franco Luambo Makiadi, who had been contacted by Papa Wemba, accusing label manager Verckys Kiamuangana of destroying his band.

In Langa Langa Stars, Dindo Yogo became one of “Les 6 Patrons” alongside Evoloko, Bozi Boziana, Djuna Djanana, Esperant Kisangani, and Djo Mali. The following year, guitarist Roxy Tshimpaka joined, forming “Les 7 Patrons.” With Langa Langa Stars, Dindo Yogo released several hit songs, including Tantine Betena, Nzembo Elengi, Likombe, and Azanga. Unfortunately, Les 7 Patrons did not last long due to leadership disputes. Esperant Kisangani was the first to leave in 1983, followed by Bozi Boziana and Roxy Tshimpaka, who went on to form Choc Stars with Ben Nyamabo. Djuna Djanana and Djo Mali would later join Choc Stars as well, leaving Dindo Yogo with only Evoloko.

In 1985, Dindo Yogo left Langa Langa Stars to join Zaiko Langa Langa. Just as when he had joined Viva la Musica, some doubted whether he would fit into Zaiko. However, he proved everyone wrong by releasing the hit song Mokili Echanger. Within Zaiko, he became an important member and often had the opportunity to sing lead on songs such as Mofiti, Nyongo Ekeseni, and Flora. He also had the freedom to release solo albums while in Zaiko.

In 1988, after the split of Zaiko Langa Langa, Dindo Yogo became chef d’orchestre of the new formation Zaiko Nkolo Mboka. In 1991, he left Zaiko to form his own band, Ngwaka Aye.

In 2000, upon returning to Kinshasa for rest (He was recovering after becoming a victim of poisoning)  and in the process of reforming Ngwaka Aye, Dindo Yogo sadly passed away at the age of 44.

He was poisoned?! Who would do that to him?

One of his ex girlfriend was jealous and decided to poison him. Dindo luckily surived, but the incident damaged his vains. His son Lola Muana visted him in the hospital. During the Bercy-tour managed to buy a car and when Dindo Yogo went back to Kinshasa, gave it him as gift and Dindo was very proud of it. When he went to Kinshasa, the doctor forbad him to sing for a moment until he was totally recovered. But instead of resting, he went to do an interview with journalist Doudou Nkunku where he started singing. He apparently also started rehearsing with his band that he wanted to prepare for a US-tour. Not long after that, he met his former dancer Euphrasie who started dancing for Zaiko. So he brought her to his house and went to take a shower. It was in the shower that Dindo received a stroke, but Euphrasie didn't know and after waiting minutes long she went to watch his shower, seeing a corprse there. She alerted his older brother about it, but when they took him the hospital it was already to late. She ended up by getting arrested by police, who suspected her of killing him. Luckily Lola Muana  returned a few days after it  from the Bercy-trip and explained that she didn't had anything to do with it and that it was due to health issues, showing medical results of the hospital in France and them also doing an autopsie, which made the dancer getting freed. However, a big part of the population believed that Dindo Yogo died because using traditional viagra just before taking a shower and from then people making silly jokes when having fun "I don't wanna pass away like Dindo Yogo/Naboyi kokufa liwa ya Dindo Yogo".

Forever a legend