Wenge Musica band members at a Nairobi hotel in December 1995. [File, Standard] Time is indeed a healer. Twenty-five years after the dramatic split that happened at Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, and was ...

Since 5 September 1997, Congolese rumba has been without one of its most famous exponents. But finally, the 28 February saw the reconciliation of its two leading artists. Their discord was rooted in ...

Wenge Musica founder member NoÎl Ngiama Makanda aka Werrason has released a new album, Simply The Best (Temps Present). The el presidente of Wenge Musica Maison Mere will launch the album on December ...

Lingala music fans in Nairobi have a big date with popular Congolese singer Werrason early next month. The show is being touted as marking the end of the 40 days of mourning of crooner Papa Wemba. The ...

TODAY my favourite Rhumba musician Werrason is dating showgoers at the Lusaka Showgrounds during the Agriculture and Commercial show, so I have decided to dedicate this week's column to this great ...

This weekend is certain to be a very exciting one for rhumba fans in Kisumu as one of the biggest names from the DRC performs at a live show tomorrow night. Congolese superstar Werrason and his ...

The Congolese unique music genre must be familiar with many in the names Awilo Longomba, Aurlus Mabele, Koffi Olomide, JB M’Piana, Werrason, Extra Musica, Wenge Musica, Kanda Bongoman and Tshala Mwana ...