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Oliver N'Goma
Oliver N'Goma came out of Kinshasa in the 1990s. The group's debut album, 'Icole,' arrived in 1997, and its title track became a hit in Congo. They followed...
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Oliver N'Goma came out of Kinshasa in the 1990s. The group's debut album, 'Icole,' arrived in 1997, and its title track became a hit in Congo. They followed it with albums like 'Signal' in 2000 and 'Destination' in 2003.
Their music pulls from Congolese rumba and soukous, with some jazz and pop mixed in. Songs like 'Icole' and 'Sheri' show their way with melody and lyrics about love and everyday life. The core lineup included Olivier N'Goma on vocals and guitar, Lovy Longomba on bass, Eric Mukulu on drums, and Ricky Mbikayi on guitar.
They worked with other Congolese artists, including Papa Wemba. The group kept recording through the 2000s, putting out 'Escale' in 2006.
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