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Pepe Opetum

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Bio

Ndombe Opetum, also known as Pepe Ndombe, was a legendary recording artist, composer, and vocalist from DRC. He was a former member of the iconic Congolese band TPOK Jazz, where he served as the lead vocalist. After the death of TPOK Jazz founder François Luambo Makiadi in 1989, Ndombe Opetum continued to play with the band until it split up in 1993. He later became a founding member of the band Bana OK. Ndombe Opetum passed away in May 2012 from cardiac arrest.

Discography

Albums⁷

Santa2021 • AlbumTracks: 7

The Very Best of Pépé Ndombe2011 • AlbumTracks: 10

Sambi Noko Ya Libala2011 • AlbumTracks: 13

20è Siècle Ike Ike2011 • AlbumTracks: 10

Bula Ntulu2004 • albumTracks: 10

Bula Ntulu2004 • AlbumTracks: 10

Tiers Monde Cooperation2004 • AlbumTracks: 8

Singles¹

Les Plus Grands Succès De l'Orchestre Afrizam, Vol. 32011 • SingleTracks: 13

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