Kasongo Wa Kanema: Congolese musician who could sing both in Kiswahili, French and Lingala

Veteran Congolese singer Kasongo wa Kanema of Orchestra Super Mazembe. (Courtesy)

He was an articulate singer, composer and a vocalist of great repute who sang in three international languages - Kiswahili, French and Lingala in Kenya and Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo).

His work spoke volumes of the complexities of the music industry. He was a team player who was perfect in his compositions and while on stage shows.

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