Simaro LutumbaCongo, The Democratic Republic of the |1938| FrenchSimaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno, widely known Simaro Lutumba, was a prominent Congolese musician, songwriter, composer, and band leader, known for his role as a rhythm guitarist in the band, TPOK Jazz.
He was known as "Poet" due to his composition of the band's hit song "Mabele."
Simaro was jailed by DRC authorities in the late 1970s for two obscene songs.
Nevertheless, he was considered as one of the greatest poets, singers, and philosophers of Congolese music.
Simaro passed away on March 30, 2019.