late Papa Noel is one of the rare Congolese artists to have performed in Algeria. In 1969, he went there to perform with his band Bamboula. Many talented musicians used to be in Bamboula, for example Pepe Kalle, Bozi Boziana, Madilu, Wuta Mayi, Aime Kiawakana, Decca and Antoinette Etisomba