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King Kester Emeneya

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Jean Baptiste Emeneya Mubiala Kwamambu, known as King Kester Emeneya, was a celebrated Congolese singer. Born in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo, he joined Viva La Musica during his political science studies at the University of Lubumbashi in 1977. Emeneya achieved great fame with hit songs, dominating the African music scene in the 1980s. He formed his band "Victoria Eleison" in 1982. Pioneering music programming and synthesizers, he introduced African music to a global audience, notably through his groundbreaking album "Nzinzi" in 1987. Tragically, in February 2014, Kester Emeneya passed away in Paris, France, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to resonate in the African music scene.

Discography

Albums¹⁶

Everybody2014 • AlbumTracks: 9

Le retour (Live à Kikwit)2014 • AlbumTracks: 6

Willo Mondo & La Congolaise2012 • AlbumTracks: 8

Mboka Mboka2009 • albumTracks: 6

Le jour le plus long2007 • AlbumTracks: 13

Longue histoire, Vol. 22000 • AlbumTracks: 9

Longue Histoire, Vol. 12000 • AlbumTracks: 9

Reponse Polo Kina1998 • AlbumTracks: 6

Suka Molongo1998 • albumTracks: 10

Never Again Plus Jamais1997 • AlbumTracks: 6

Djo Kester Emeneya1991 • AlbumTracks: 4

Mokosa1987 • AlbumTracks: 4

Manhattan1985 • AlbumTracks: 4

Verckys Presente Victoria Et Emeneya1984 • AlbumTracks: 4

Ndako Ya Ndele1976 • AlbumTracks: 5

Succes Fous1920 • AlbumTracks: 11

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