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Awilo
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Participations

5
Vocalist
2
Song Writer
58
Songwriter
56
Performer
1
Background Singer
1
Arranger
4
Drummer
3
Lead Vocalist
1
Percussionist
1
Guitarist
1
Photographer
2
Lyricist
Bio
Awilo Longomba is a popular Congolese musician. His father was a lead singer and founder of Tout Puissant OK Jazz, and Awilo grew up around music. He started drumming for groups in Kinshasa, joined Viva La Musica, and moved to France to pursue his career. Awilo is popular in Africa and internationally, with hit songs like "Coupe Bibamba" and "Karolina." He has collaborated with various African artists, won the Best Soukous Entertainer Award, and worked with modern-day musicians like P-Square and Yemi Alade.
Discography
Albums4
Super Man
Super Man2013 • AlbumTracks: 12
Mondongo
Mondongo2003 • AlbumTracks: 10
Coupé Bibamba
Coupé Bibamba1998 • AlbumTracks: 10
Moto Pamba
Moto Pamba1996 • AlbumTracks: 8
EPs1
Hommage Au Bénin - Bénin Independence Day Festival
Hommage Au Bénin - Bénin Independence Day Festival2013 • EPTracks: 2
Singles8
Africa
Africa2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Bizou
Bizou2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Sapeurs + Pompiers
Sapeurs + Pompiers2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Canon
Canon2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Esopi Yo
Esopi Yo2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Enemy Solo
Enemy Solo2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Kwanga Pamba
Kwanga Pamba2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Rihanna
Rihanna2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
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