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Petit Makambo

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Bio

Ilombo Ifete, better known as Petit Makambo, aka King of Soukous, is a Congolese singer, songwriter, guitarist, and composer. He is often regarded as one of the foremost pioneers of Modern Soukous music in Africa. Throughout his illustrious career, Petit Makambo has not only crafted his distinctive soukous sound but has also played a pivotal role in catapulting different soukous artists into the limelight. Some of his notable releases include "Le Raid" (1995), "Impact" (1998), "Le Scorpion" (2000), and "Soubol Okoyoka Eloko" (2020).

Discography

Albums⁷

Soubol Okoyoka Eloko2020 • AlbumTracks: 8

Le raid2015 • AlbumTracks: 8

Best of Chaud bonne année2013 • AlbumTracks: 10

Soubol soublage2013 • AlbumTracks: 9

Impact2013 • AlbumTracks: 6

Le scorpion2013 • AlbumTracks: 9

Soukouss and Co Remix Remix2012 • AlbumTracks: 6

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