Awilo Longomba was born in Kinshasa (formally, Lรฉopoldville). His father wa… Read Full Bio ↴Awilo Longomba was born in Kinshasa (formally, Lรฉopoldville). His father was from the Mongo region of the Ecuador and his mother was also from the Ecuador region of Ngombe and Congo Brazzaville. His father, Vicky Longomba, was the famous lead singer and founder of โTout puissant OK Jazzโ during the golden age of Congolese rumba, had a big influence on our artist. Since childhood, Awilo spent every waking moment in the music scenes attending his fatherโs rehearsals. Very quickly his passion for music grew, and instead of going to classes, he started drumming for various groups of Kinshasa, including โlโorchestre de Lita Bembo. He joined the orchestra โViva La Musicaโ led by the great Papa Wemba as a drummer, and Awilo had his real first taste of live performance on his first international tour in Europe and to Japan in 1985 and 1986.
As the fever he caught during his tour grew stronger, he decided to pursue his artistic carrier and moved to France. His reputation as one of the best drummers in France spread very quickly. This allowed him to collaborate on numerous records and toured worldwide with several African artists such as Tshala Muana, Oliver Ngoma, Kanda Bongo Man just to name a few.
But Awiloโs ambition didn't stop there. In 1992 he decided to leave โViva La Musicaโ and formed his own group โLa Nouvelle Gรฉnรฉrationโ of which he became the leader. This new band became very popular in Europe and produced several albums.
In 1995, the career of Awilo, the singer, took off and he left โLa Nouvelle Gรฉnรฉrationโ. He released his first solo album โMoto Pambaโ in which he was the composer, the lead singer and of course the drummer. The Techno-Soukous star was born. His success couldnโt be ignored! He finally put the drums down and decided to concentrate on his singing and started touring in East Africa and in Europe. This first CD landed him the โBest Central Africa Artist Awardsโ at the KORA AWARDS 1996 and 1997 (All Africa Music Awards, held in Sun City, South Africa)
Since then, it has been non-stop for Awilo. His second round in the studio validated his popularity. He released โCoupรฉ Bibambaโ, in 1998 with the collaboration of Jocelyne Bรฉrouard. The controversial title cut โCoupรฉ Bibambaโ that denounces poverty in Africa with catchy song lines: Comment tu t'appelles? Je m'appelle... Coupรฉ Coupรฉ Bibamba! The title hits the number 1 spot on the African and European charts very quick and stayed for several weeks. Several titles from the same CD followed.
In July 2000, Awilo released his third CD โKafou Kafouโ this CD sent him back to the KORA 2001 where Awilo was recognized for his outstanding contribution to African music and received โJudges Special Awardsโ during the KORA 2001.
Awilo is the MOST WANTED Congolese artists on the African continent and Europe. He has toured in African counties such as Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Cรดte dโIvoire, Benin, Togo, Zambia, Gabon, Mali etc...). Awilo also has toured in Europe (Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain etcโฆ) as well as the United States.
His talent received notoriety when Sony music requested a remix funk version of his "Coupรฉ bibamba" with James D-Train to be included in the compilation "Tribute to the Funk" released in June 2003 and became a summer hit. The remix will also be included in โAfrican Dance Floorโ compilation. Awilo also performed at Zenith concert hall in Paris with other American artists (Jocelyn Brown, Anita Ward, Imaginationโฆ) who were part of the compilation.
Awilo has once again demonstrated his talent by producing his latest CD โMondongoโ. It is an electrifying blend of kompas, rumba, R&B and soukouss... with the collaboration of other great African artists such as Lokua Kanza, "Mondongo" is a guaranteed success!.
As the fever he caught during his tour grew stronger, he decided to pursue his artistic carrier and moved to France. His reputation as one of the best drummers in France spread very quickly. This allowed him to collaborate on numerous records and toured worldwide with several African artists such as Tshala Muana, Oliver Ngoma, Kanda Bongo Man just to name a few.
But Awiloโs ambition didn't stop there. In 1992 he decided to leave โViva La Musicaโ and formed his own group โLa Nouvelle Gรฉnรฉrationโ of which he became the leader. This new band became very popular in Europe and produced several albums.
In 1995, the career of Awilo, the singer, took off and he left โLa Nouvelle Gรฉnรฉrationโ. He released his first solo album โMoto Pambaโ in which he was the composer, the lead singer and of course the drummer. The Techno-Soukous star was born. His success couldnโt be ignored! He finally put the drums down and decided to concentrate on his singing and started touring in East Africa and in Europe. This first CD landed him the โBest Central Africa Artist Awardsโ at the KORA AWARDS 1996 and 1997 (All Africa Music Awards, held in Sun City, South Africa)
Since then, it has been non-stop for Awilo. His second round in the studio validated his popularity. He released โCoupรฉ Bibambaโ, in 1998 with the collaboration of Jocelyne Bรฉrouard. The controversial title cut โCoupรฉ Bibambaโ that denounces poverty in Africa with catchy song lines: Comment tu t'appelles? Je m'appelle... Coupรฉ Coupรฉ Bibamba! The title hits the number 1 spot on the African and European charts very quick and stayed for several weeks. Several titles from the same CD followed.
In July 2000, Awilo released his third CD โKafou Kafouโ this CD sent him back to the KORA 2001 where Awilo was recognized for his outstanding contribution to African music and received โJudges Special Awardsโ during the KORA 2001.
Awilo is the MOST WANTED Congolese artists on the African continent and Europe. He has toured in African counties such as Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Cรดte dโIvoire, Benin, Togo, Zambia, Gabon, Mali etc...). Awilo also has toured in Europe (Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain etcโฆ) as well as the United States.
His talent received notoriety when Sony music requested a remix funk version of his "Coupรฉ bibamba" with James D-Train to be included in the compilation "Tribute to the Funk" released in June 2003 and became a summer hit. The remix will also be included in โAfrican Dance Floorโ compilation. Awilo also performed at Zenith concert hall in Paris with other American artists (Jocelyn Brown, Anita Ward, Imaginationโฆ) who were part of the compilation.
Awilo has once again demonstrated his talent by producing his latest CD โMondongoโ. It is an electrifying blend of kompas, rumba, R&B and soukouss... with the collaboration of other great African artists such as Lokua Kanza, "Mondongo" is a guaranteed success!.
Enemy Solo 2
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Awilo Longomba feat. P Square P Square aye mabe Awilo aye mabe oh P Square aye mabe Awilo…
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Bundelele heheheheehahaaaaaaa bundele bundele bundele bu bu bu2 zumba …
Esopi Yo Bo yeba Awilo Longomba, mama yeah-ye-ye-ye And Tiwa Savage y…
Gรขtรฉ le coin On va gater le coin, allez allez sukuma Yaye libabe ya…
Karolina Zouw Sรฉnรฉgale (soumbouka) Zouw Talaka moina mobali (hรฉรฉรฉ) A…
Manon Namituni tina o variรฉ boyรฉ Yo manon wa ngai wa motema…
Mobimba ya mama Ya Mama and Mama, and Mama and Mama And Mama and…
Porokondo Porokondo mama guntemba Pdg(pedeje) Ndomba in lusaka Eiih 7ร…
Rihanna Allรฉ ngunzama aiii Yemi alade, awilo longomba Tango na moni …
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@owenowen106
The energy in this song can cook beans within 5 minutes
@gosperianldee8928
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@mashkay
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@johnkamphasa253
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@ladytamara1503
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@queendiva3092
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@jynnypher
Wow! i personally ย missed Awilo, thanks for coming back. This song is everything...kudos Psquare, love you guys. African and proud :)
@awilolongomba550
jenny pher Thanks
@omundez
jenny pher I grew up listening to This guy....he still got it :)
@coulibalykahinambimargueri9574
awilo longomba merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique chanson