Everyone knew about Roga Roga's bad behavior, but Ramatoulaye and Sonor actually surprised me by Nouvel Horizon's success. As of today, they're still going strong with Dido Senga, Dodi Le Talent, Leyvson, and still releasing successful albums. Remember, Universal Zangul splintered after a promising first album and the rebel group of Arafat, Rav4 and Juventus didn't get off the group. Somehow, Rama and Sonor defy the odds.
I was surprised and disappointed by But Na Filet, Ibirator, and Adada's leaving LM Villa Nova. That team was unique in terms of quality music and you can sense Fabregas carved out a nice competitive angle on Fally and Ferre Gola. Since then, you can see the Fabregas is consistent but never bold in the artistic direction for his generiques and rhumbas.
Alain Mpela leaving was a huge surprise, because there was nothing in prior concerts that I noticed that suggested any tension between JB and himself. You know how Bouro was moved two microphones away from Koffi in 2003? Or how JB Mpiana didn't praise Alain Makaba during his famous guitar solo for Omba at Zenith 99? There's subtle, but real gestures that show tension.