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Marie-Claire Mboyo Moseka (born 10 January 1959), known professionally as M'bilia Bel, is a Congolese singer and songwriter. [1] [2] Dubbed the "Queen of African Rumba" [3] [4] and "Queen Cleopatra", [5] [6] she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music.
A trailblazer for African women in music, Masikini was the first Congolese female artist to lead her own band and perform in major international venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, and the Apollo Theater. [3] [12] [14] She died of uterine cancer on 28 September 1994, in Villejuif, Paris. [17] [18] [12]
She contributed significantly to the development of Congolese rumba and played a crucial role in paving the way for female artists in the male-dominated music industry [17] Tshala Muana (c. 1958–2022) — singer-songwriter and performer. She was widely recognized as the "Queen of Mutuashi," a traditional dance music genre from Kasai [18]
Lucie Eyenga was a vocalist, and one of the early pioneers of African rumba. She was born in Bandaka (then Coquelathville) in the Belgian Congo . She was discovered in 1954 [ 1 ] by virtuoso guitarist Zacharie Elenga "Jhimmy" , and was signed to the Opika label.
Congolese rumba, also known as African rumba, is a dance music genre originating from the Republic of the Congo (formerly French Congo) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). With its rhythms , melodies , and lyrics, Congolese rumba has gained global recognition and remains an integral part of African music heritage .
Barbara Kanam Mutund (born 27 September 1973), known professionally as Barbara Kanam, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, producer, television personality, philanthropist, and politician currently serving as the Director General of the Cultural Promotion Fund of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Anita "Margarita" Mahfood (died 2 January 1965) was a dancer, actress, and singer in Jamaica.She was called "the famous Rhumba queen" [2] and headlined performances. She also performed reggae music, writing and singing her own music, one of the first women in Jamaica to do so.